Maureen Claire Watson
1942-2017
Maureen Claire Watson, 74, entered into eternal peace
on September 12th, 2017 at the Saint John
Regional Hospital, surrounded by the people she laughed with, lived
for, and loved. Maureen was born September
19th, 1942 to Leon Mooney and M. Mary (Floyd)
Mooney.
From a young age, Maureen excelled at singing and was
a gifted soprano. She performed on local CHSJ shows as the Uncle Bill
Show, Time for Juniors with Jeanne Woods, and Jeannely
Yours.
Maureen began her working career with London Life and
then moved on to NBTel, selling advertising for the Yellow
Pages. On September 17th, 1966,
Maureen married her best friend, Gary R. Watson. For over 50
years, they spent time raising their daughter, traveling, gardening,
attending performances, wintering in Myrtle Beach and enjoying
Pocologan. Their relationship was one of a kind and Maureen was
thankful for Gary’s tireless devotion to her.
Maureen loved life, had an extremely witty sense of
humour and a deep personal faith. Maureen « loved big »;
cherishing her family and welcoming new friendships to her extended
family. She loved entertaining, cooking and celebrating
life. Her undeniable love for her grandchildren was evident
as they were the loves of her life and she valued every minute of her
time with them. Maureen’s love of dogs was renewed with her
special bond with Izzy.
Maureen will be missed by her husband, Gary; her
daughter, Monica and her son in-law, Matthew Bedard; and her
grandchildren, Ethan and Hannah. Maureen is also survived by her
sister, Christine (Murray) Whitaker of Grand Bay-Westfield; brother,
Michael (Valerie) Mooney of Saint John; brother, Barry (Linda) Mooney
of Bridgetown, NS; sister, Cathy Gormley of Sudbury, ON; and brother
in-law, Gerry (Jackie) Landers of Saint John; several nieces and
nephews and numerous great nieces and great nephews. In addition to
her parents, Maureen was predeceased by her infant son, Matthew Roy;
sister, Patricia Landers; and her brother in-law, Henry
« Hank » Gormley.
Resting at Brenan’s
Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424),
with visiting on Thursday, September 14 and Friday, September 15, 2017
from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 10 am from Our Lady of
the Assumption Parish, 360 Dufferin Row. Interment will take place at
St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Remembrances to Bobby’s
Hospice or a charity of the donor’s choice would be
appreciated by the family. www.brenansfh.com.

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Maureen Claire Watson – 1942-2017.source

Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick

avis deces Maureen Claire Watson – 1942-2017- avis mortuaire Maureen Claire Watson – 1942-2017