- 1974, Thursday March 14, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Lloyd C. Watson
The death of Lloyd C. Watson, 136 Christian Street, Almonte, occurred at the Riverside Hospital, Ottawa, on Thursday, March 7, 1974, following an extended illness. He was 85 years of age. Born in Ramsay Township on June 17, 1888, he was the son of the late John Watson and the late Isobel Boyd. He received his schooling at S.S. No 14, Ramsay Township, and later turned to farming at Willow Hill Farm on Highway 29. A member of the Presbyterian Church, Mr Watson was active in various church activities and community organizations. In September of 1910, in Almonte, he was married to the late Hannah R. Coon, who predeceased him in 1965. The couple is survived by one son, John B. Watson, of Ottawa, and one grandson, Gary R. Watson. One brother and seven sisters predeceased Mr Watson: Finley, Annie (Mrs Millions), Susie (Mrs W. Heron), Lottie (Mrs Donald Stewart), Theresa (Mrs James Curtis), Minne (Mrs James Duncan), Clara (Mrs Robert Curtis) and Edna (Mrs W.H. Hogan). Funeral services for Mr Watson were held on Saturday, March 9th at 1 p.m. at the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte, Rev D.C. McQuaig conducting the services. Interment was in Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were: George Lowry, Gerry Dodds, Robert Brydges, Boyd Jamieson, Gordon Kilburn and Roy Vandermeer. Honourary pallbearers were: The Kirk Session, Mr Alex Stewart and Mrs Alton Matthews.
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