Ronald "Doc" Watson

WATSON, Ronald, "Doc" March 4th, 1922 to March 28th, 2016 Predeceased by his wife Rosemary, brothers Charlie, Les, Dave and son Roger. Survived by brother Johnny, son Allan, daughter Laura (MacPherson), daughters-in-law Donna, Pauline and son-in-law Cam; grandchildren, Sharon, Kimberly, Adria, Brenna, Derek and Melanie; great-grandchildren Patrick and Elle, and the joy of his life in later years Kaye (and family.) Doc grew up in Hamilton, Ontario where his love of cycling took off but was interrupted by WWII. He served in the RCAF as aircrew (bomb aimer) with a Lancaster Squadron. Reenlisted shortly after the war and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer. After military service worked as microfilm archivist for department of public works and the city of Ottawa. Doc retired to Victoria where he returned to his love for cycling. He was an active member of Sidney Velo and numerous other clubs that inspired him to participate in long distance tours across the continent as well as New Zealand, Cuba and Hawaii. As brothers Charlie and Doc cycled throughout the Victoria area and the southern states and were medalists in the BC senior games. Special Thank You to Kaye Smith for all the love, care and support. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 7th at 2:00PM at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1803 Quadra Street.