WATSON, William
William John Watson was born in Walkerville, Ontario, April 12, 1928. He was raised and attended schools in Ottawa, graduating in 1950 from Carleton College in Journalism. He later attended McGill University and graduated in 1955 with degrees in Islamic Studies and Librarianship. He worked as a librarian at McGill, The University of British Columbia and the University of Waterloo. Bill and Flora Beryl Price were married in Regina in 1951. Their son Peter Jon was born in 1952; Michael William arrived in 1955; and Nicholas Price in 1960. After a long illness Flora died in December, 2008. Bill is survived by his three sons and their spouses: Peter Watson and Kathy Heins, NYC; Michael Watson and Maria Tratt, Vancouver; and Nicholas Watson, Vancouver. There are three grandchildren: Ronan Kiefer Nanning Watson, Aidan William Watson, and Stella Flora Watson, all of Vancouver. Bill died peacefully April 13, 2018, one day after his ninetieth birthday, following a brief battle with cancer. Friends who wish to do so are asked to make a donation to their favourite charity in his honour.
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May 8, 2018
Bev Richards
I have many,many fond memories of this absolutely wonderful man....going back to the mid 60s. He was the one person who I wanted to attend my retirement party (UBC library), but after 54 years I am still here - I waited too long! RIP my dear friend.
May 7, 2018
Margaret Friesen
Bill was a supportive, excellent manager. I valued his expertise, perspective and witty sense of humour. We will miss him.
Margaret Friesen, UBC Library
April 23, 2018
Murray Shepherd
Bill brought me to the U of Waterloo Library, I followed him as Univ Librarian. He was a great mentor and treasured friend. My love to his families.
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