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Thomas Watson Obituary

WATSON Thomas Charles Watson, age 55, Thursday, February 5, 2009. Professional Photographer for 32 years in the Columbus area working with numerous graphic designers, The Ohio State University Alumni Association and The Ohio State UniversityCommunications Department. Survived by wife, Susan Elizabeth Dittoe Watson; children, Rebecca E. (fiancee, Christopher Dunn), Jonathan T. (fiancee, Alisha Oglethorpe); mother, Mary Ann Watson; sisters-in-law, Barbara Dittoe (Mike), Mary Scott (Ed); niece, Samantha; nephew, Thomas; father-in-law, Thomas Dittoe. Preceded in death by father Theodore R. Watson and brother Theodore E. Watson. Special thanks to Dr. Peter Kourlas, Dr. Thomas Linn and the Hematology Department at the James Cancer Hospital and the many nurses and PCA's that helped Tom during his stay at the James. A very special thanks to the staff at the Kobacker House for all their loving support. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL, 4019 E. Livingston Ave. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 11:30 a.m. at Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, 6440 S. High St. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends who wish may contribute in his memory to the Kobacker House, 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43214. Visit www.egan-ryan.com for condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 6 to Feb. 7, 2009.

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Colleen Streetman

February 9, 2009

Sue and family

I am so sorry to hear of Tom's death. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

(DiSabato) Factor

February 9, 2009

Sue,
I was so sorry to read Tom passed away. Please know that
you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Jo

Dan Boyle

February 7, 2009

Sue and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I will always remember Tom and his sense of humor during the many Ohio Magazine and Living Single magazine photo shoots years ago.
I hope you can take comfort in knowing that he is at peace and will always be with you in your heart.

Rachel Kibbey

February 7, 2009

MaryAnn
You are in my daily prayers. I hope in time you find peace.You have great memories of Tom's life. He is with God now and whole again. My condolences to Sue,Becky and Jonathon. God Bless you all.

Molly Farrell

February 7, 2009

Dear Watsons,

I remember Becky's dad so clearly from the times I played at your house in Victorian Village, and the trip to Destin you so sweetly invited me on. I'm so sorry to hear you have lost him. You're in my prayers.

Love,

Molly Farrell

Jeff,Mary,George and Jackie Watson

February 6, 2009

Aunt MaryAnn, Sue, Becky and Johnathon,
Our deepest condolences.

Lee and Tripp Breitmayer

February 6, 2009

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Laura Hoven

February 6, 2009

To Sue and your family,

I am so sorry to hear about your's husband's death. Please know that our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Peace,

Jane and Jack Gilmore

February 6, 2009

Aunt MaryAnn, Sue, Becky and Jonathan, we are thinking of you and will see you soon. Our deepest sympathies.

The Families and Staff of Egan-Ryan Funeral Home

February 6, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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