1940
Keith
2007
Keith E."Buck" Watson
March 21, 1940 — November 16, 2007
Keith Egbert "Buck" Watson, 67, of 12 Baldwinville State Road, Winchendon, died Friday, November 16th in UMASS Medical Center-University Campus, Worcester after a long battle with leukemia.
Born March 21, 1940 on the family farm in Philadelphia, NY, a town in northern New York, he was the son of the late Lewis Emerson and Lora Charlotte (Potter) Watson. His mother died shortly after his birth and he and his siblings were raised by their step-mother, Theresa Wood Watson.
Prior to his retirement in 1997, Keith was a machinist for 35 years employed by General Electric Co. of Fitchburg where he operated sophisticated machines which manufactured heavy turbines used in submarines, diesel engines and other equipment for the military and industry in the United States and around the world. He received special commendation for processes he developed.
Keith received his elementary and high school education in the public schools in Philadelphia where he participated in cross country, basketball and baseball. He worked on local farms, in mills and service stations before joining the U.S. Marines. He also received a Black Belt in karate.
Keith was a proud U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, serving three years active duty and serving in the reserves during the late 1950's and early 1960's. He was honorably discharged a Lance Corporal in 1964.
Keith was a member of the B.A.S.S. Club. He enjoyed fishing and collecting fishing equipment. Keith also enjoyed watching sports on television, and was an avid New York Yankees fan. He liked to spend time recounting stories of his youth, work and the Marines to his children, grandchildren, and friends.
Mr. Watson was a man of strong moral character who seems to have passed this noble trait on to his children. He was a dedicated family man and skilled worker. Keith will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara R. (Tenney) Watson of Winchendon; one son, Alvin Gene Watson of Winchendon; two step-sons, James Dean Hagan and his wife Candi of Spofford, NH, Brian Allen Hagan and his wife Heidi of Templeton; three daughters, Lora Marie St.Pierre and her husband Kevin, Keitha-Virginia Girard and her husband Gregory and Susan L. Hewett and her husband Billy all of Supply, NC; three brothers, Alvin Watson of Goshen, NY, Wayne Watson of Canandaigua, NY, Leon Watson and his wife Harriett of Central Square, NY; two step-brothers, Lewis William Watson of Carthage, NY and Robert Watson and his wife Cathy of Philadelphia, NY; two sisters, Rosamund Pond of Watertown, NY, Doris Finley and her husband Edward of Margate, FL; two step-sisters, Paula Lear and her husband Bub of Carthage, NY and Catherine Outlaw of Philadelphia, NY; his step-mother Theresa Watson of Philadelphia, NY; thirteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Stanley and Earl Watson; and by one sister, Marilyn Rosebrook.
Funeral services and burial will be held Wednesday, November 21st in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen St., Winchendon at 1:00 pm.
Calling hours in Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner will be Wednesday, November 21st from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
Born March 21, 1940 on the family farm in Philadelphia, NY, a town in northern New York, he was the son of the late Lewis Emerson and Lora Charlotte (Potter) Watson. His mother died shortly after his birth and he and his siblings were raised by their step-mother, Theresa Wood Watson.
Prior to his retirement in 1997, Keith was a machinist for 35 years employed by General Electric Co. of Fitchburg where he operated sophisticated machines which manufactured heavy turbines used in submarines, diesel engines and other equipment for the military and industry in the United States and around the world. He received special commendation for processes he developed.
Keith received his elementary and high school education in the public schools in Philadelphia where he participated in cross country, basketball and baseball. He worked on local farms, in mills and service stations before joining the U.S. Marines. He also received a Black Belt in karate.
Keith was a proud U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, serving three years active duty and serving in the reserves during the late 1950's and early 1960's. He was honorably discharged a Lance Corporal in 1964.
Keith was a member of the B.A.S.S. Club. He enjoyed fishing and collecting fishing equipment. Keith also enjoyed watching sports on television, and was an avid New York Yankees fan. He liked to spend time recounting stories of his youth, work and the Marines to his children, grandchildren, and friends.
Mr. Watson was a man of strong moral character who seems to have passed this noble trait on to his children. He was a dedicated family man and skilled worker. Keith will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara R. (Tenney) Watson of Winchendon; one son, Alvin Gene Watson of Winchendon; two step-sons, James Dean Hagan and his wife Candi of Spofford, NH, Brian Allen Hagan and his wife Heidi of Templeton; three daughters, Lora Marie St.Pierre and her husband Kevin, Keitha-Virginia Girard and her husband Gregory and Susan L. Hewett and her husband Billy all of Supply, NC; three brothers, Alvin Watson of Goshen, NY, Wayne Watson of Canandaigua, NY, Leon Watson and his wife Harriett of Central Square, NY; two step-brothers, Lewis William Watson of Carthage, NY and Robert Watson and his wife Cathy of Philadelphia, NY; two sisters, Rosamund Pond of Watertown, NY, Doris Finley and her husband Edward of Margate, FL; two step-sisters, Paula Lear and her husband Bub of Carthage, NY and Catherine Outlaw of Philadelphia, NY; his step-mother Theresa Watson of Philadelphia, NY; thirteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Stanley and Earl Watson; and by one sister, Marilyn Rosebrook.
Funeral services and burial will be held Wednesday, November 21st in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen St., Winchendon at 1:00 pm.
Calling hours in Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner will be Wednesday, November 21st from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
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