Robert Edward Watson

1943 - 2020

BORN

1943

DIED

2020

Robert Watson Obituary

Robert Edward Watson, 77, a lifelong resident of Meriden, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Dec. 26 after a lengthy illness. Born on Feb. 21, 1943 to the late Charles and Helen (Sarrazin) Watson, he was the devoted husband to Laurie (Trecina) Watson.

He graduated from Wilcox Technical School in Meriden and went on to work at American Cyanamid in Wallingford as an electrician/maintenance foreman until he retired at the age of 55. "Bob" had a never ending sense of humor and a great love of sports. He played semi-pro football for a few years as well as spending many years in the 70's as a coach and vice-president of the South Meriden Little League. He was an avid Giants, Red Sox and Celtics fan, watching just about every game on TV. Alongside his love of sports, he also enjoyed boating, politics, playing with his dogs Scooter and Schnitzel, his yard work and spending time with his family and friends. "Mr. Bob" as his neighbors called him was always there to lend a helping hand or to offer a story about his infinite wisdom and experiences. Bob enjoyed his retirement getting together with his "pals" Dave, Patty, Barry and Dave W. every morning at the Colony Diner for coffee and a hard roll and having lunch at the Adelphi Diner owned by his dear friends Chris and Maria. He also enjoyed spending many hours sitting on bleachers at his granddaughters

Alexa and Taylor's softball games, Taylor's volleyball games and his grandson Noah's baseball and basketball games. His most treasured moments were the ones spent with his family. He loved holidays, his wife's fabulous cooking, receiving homemade chocolate chip cookies, walking his granddaughter Taylor down the aisle at her wedding last year, becoming a great grandfather, and especially "Gramps" loved the many breakfast and lunch dates with the "apples" of his eye.

Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherri and Ken Lowell, and Kelly and John Manning: his granddaughters Rachel and Kaylee Normandy, Alexa (Mike) Zammett, Taylor (Mark) Kichar, and Sierra and Morgan Manning: his grandson Noah Plantamuro: his great granddaughters Kinsley and Sloan Zammett: his brother and sister-in-law Ronald and Beverly Watson: his sister Pamela Magnoli and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Sandra (Dolly) and his brother JR.

Bob's love for life, his selfless spirit, and his bright eyes and belly laugh will be greatly missed and forever cherished.

As per his wishes the service will be private. If you would like to honor Bob, spread some kindness and laughter. That would be the greatest way to remember him.

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Published by The Record-Journal from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Watson

7 Entries

Laure Perreault

December 28, 2024

Bob Christmas and all the other holidays haven't been the same without you here. Breakfast is lonely. I hope that you are watching over Love you and miss you

Jules and Laure Perreault

January 21, 2021

Holidays will never be the same without you. Your face at holiday breakfasts and your humor and of course those political decisions that drove me crazy. Bob you have been a wonderful friend and Jules and I will so miss you.

Frank Watson

January 16, 2021

Blessings and warm condolences to Laurie and his family. Hugs from his cousin and Aunt in New Mexico.

Keith Accettulla

January 8, 2021

I remember Bob, and Sherrie and Kelly from when I lived with my Aunt Jan and Uncle Skip Wheaton on Charles Street. I am sad to learn of his passing. My heartfelt sympathy to all of his family.

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sal

January 5, 2021

In loving memory of Bob. We will miss his frequent phone calls to the shop, he always lightened up the mood with his jokes and anecdotes. May he be at Peace.
Sal & Donna Greco and friends at Wallingford Flower.

john young

January 4, 2021

I worked with Bob for many years at American Cyanamid(Cytec) and remember him as a friendly guy who loved sports and helped out with many events at Cyanamid, always involved socially.
Both being NY Giant fans,my fondest memory of Bob was when my daughter was four years old and we went to visit him in South Meriden, with a purpose in mind. I said to her, "Tricia, do touchdown for Mr. Watson"!
She threw both arms over her head and declared "TOUCHDOWN"!
Bob never stopped laughing, and we told that story whenever we would meet after that
May Robert Watson`s Soul rest in God`s peace, my deepest sympathy and prayers go out to his Wife and Family.
Sincerely,
John A. Young
Cromwell, Ct
(Co-Worker)

Glenda Kastle

January 3, 2021

I always teased my Uncle Bob, telling him that he was hard and crusty on the outside and soft and gooey in the center. He would just give me the side-eye. I’m going to miss you Uncle Bob. I will miss your warped sense of humor and contagious hee-hee-hee-laugh. I will miss our standing date of steamed cheeseburgers every time I came to Connecticut for a visit. I will miss your jokes about my Denver Broncos football team, even while your Giants were languishing too! Love you always. Glenda

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