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Mary Ann, So sorry to hear about Jay. Remember our good times at UMASS. With sympathy, Gene Bass
Gene Bass
September 21, 2024
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Jay Francis Watson
Portland, Oregon
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Send FlowersJay Francis WatsonAug. 4, 1943 - May 30, 2023 Jay died peacefully at home after 25 years courageously battling a brain tumor. Despite multiple surgeries, treatments, and challenges to his vision, hearing and walking, he completed a 35-year career with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and...
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Dear Mary Ann, Courtenay, and Kelley - we cherish our fond memories of Jay and offer our deepest condolences to you and your extended families. From some more Fish & Wildlife folks - the Byrne Family - Toyoko (Grace), Julianne, and Patsy
The Byrne Family
August 01, 2023 | Other
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Jay was my supervisor and advocate for a short time while at Region 1 in Portland. I appreciated his wisdom, support and humor. He was a habitat conservation warrior. Condolences to his family and the planet. Paula Levin Cruz
Paula Levin Cruz
July 31, 2023 | Friend
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I will always remember Jay as unfailingly friendly, kind and gracious when I encountered him around the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Regional Office. I first met Jay when he moved to Portland in 1975 because my supervisor at the Lower Columbia River National Wildlife Refuge Complex was his uncle, Bob Watson. Bob was very proud of his nephew Jay following in his footsteps in fish and wildlife management. Jay's fortitude in dealing with his health challenges made him a role model for all who...
Susan Saul
July 31, 2023 | Work
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Sending my condolences to you Mary Ann,
Kate Thompson, colleague at Good Samaritan
July 30, 2023
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