Obituary of Watson Adair Reed

REED Watson The life of a humane, generous man came to an end Saturday, March 22. Watson Adair Reed, born Sept 25, 1944 died at home in the comfort and love of family. Watson, one of 10 children, was born to Patricia and George Reed in Guelph, Ont; predeceased by sister Gayle, February / 08. He was a loving husband to Patricia Rooney and devoted father to Khan Rooney, Montreal and Gregory Labelle, Toronto., special brother to Victoria and Ron Dubciak, Penny and Ray LaPointe and Krystina Reed. Watson's strengths and generous character grew from overcoming adversities and struggles of his early years; he had a deep sense of ethics and fair play, kindness and loyalty to the end. Watson, a graduate of Conestoga College in Electronic Engineering Technology, worked with Industry Canada until his retirement in May, 2004. Retirement brought increased involvement in community and charitable activities, particularly the Shaver Hospital Foundation and the St. Catharines Rotary Club which was a special place of joy for him. He gave generously and often of his time during Rib Fest and Rotary Auction. He zealousy supported the Youth Exchange Program via which he and Patricia hosted several young students from Europe, Latin America and Japan. These relationships continue today. Watson received a Paul Harris Fellow from Rotary in 2007 and was humbled by this distinctive honour, believing that others had done much more than he. Watson relished family, friends, interaction with former work associates and all the joys these involvements brought. It had been his plan to have further participation in charitable endeavours but this was not to be; his spirit and love of people, particularly for those less fortunate, will live on in the hearts of those he touched so deeply. He was overwhelmed by the loving, generous support shown him during his illness and was buoyed by the many prayers, good wishes, kind acts of those who made contact of one sort or another each day. Watson Adair Reed was a unique, cherished individual. Watson is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St. until Tuesday at 10:30 am. Funeral Liturgy to celebrate Watson's life will be held at Star of the Sea Parish, 34 Elgin St at 11 am. Cremation will follow. Vigil prayers for Watson will be held in the funeral home on Monday at 3 pm. Visiting hours on Monday are 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, Watson's generosity will speak through you via donations to any of : Hotel Dieu /Shaver Hospital Foundation, Rotary Club of St. Catharines or the Canadian Wildlife Federation.