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- Obituary:
The death of David Hazen Watson of Centreville occurred on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at his home. Born March 23, 1927 in Wicklow he was the son of the late David Guy and Elmira (Steeves) Watson. David was predeceased by his wife Hazel; infant son, Herman and 1 brother, Ralph.
David enjoyed the outdoors. He spent many hours in his woodlots cutting pulp and hardwood. He loved hunting and fishing and spent time at his camp Juniper Lodge. David operated the Green Lantern Restaurant for 20 years where he built up a coin collection. He later joined the local coin club. David enjoyed sports. He played softball for Centreville and Presque Isle. Family reunions were not complete without him pitching a few innings. During the 60's he coached minor hockey for various teams in Centreville. He enjoyed watching baseball and hockey. David was an avid card player, he continued to play with family and friends into his 90th year.
David is survived by his children Marsha (David) VanSlyke, Audrey (Jeff) Cooke, David (Donna) Watson, Michael (Susan) Watson and Joan (Lionel) Pryor; grandchildren Christopher, Gregory (Erin), Andrew (Jorge) and Brent (Samantha) VanSlyke, Kelly (Jason) Fortier, Andrea (Michael) Willis, Amy (Luc), Allison (Isaiah) and David (Cindy) Watson, Danielle (Chris)Roach and Justin Upshall, and Jonathan (Alexis) Pryor; and great grandchildren, Amber, Joshua, Jacob, Lennon, Myles, Martin, Amelia, Ethan and Liam; siblings; Nettie Sharkey, Cecil Watson, Rosie Merrithew, Harold Watson and Pearl Murray as well as many, nieces, nephews and extended family.
Visitation will be held from L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors, 207 Burnham Rd. Florenceville-Bristol on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 6-9 pm and Sunday, June 11, 2017 from 12:30 -2:00 pm. A funeral service will at 2:00 pm in the L.R. Giberson Funeral Chapel. Rev. Robert McNutt will officiate. Interment will be in the Centreville Baptist Cemetery. Donations made to Cystic Fibrosis, Canadian Diabetes Association or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated. wwwgibersonfuneraldirectors.ca (506) 392-1115
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