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RORY JOHN WATSON

RORY WATSON Obituary

Name: Memorial service for RORY JOHN WATSON
Start: 2024-02-03T15:30:00.000Z
Location: United First Parish Church (Church of the Presidents)

WATSON, Rory John Rory, 1979-2024, was the much-loved son of Veronica McManus and Richard Watson; and brother of Siobhan Watson and Sasha Watson Eskelund; the adored uncle of Clyde and Freya Engdahl and Toby Watson Eskelund; and the treasured nephew, cousin and friend of many. He was a skateboarder, an artist, a poet and an explorer. He loved the Blue Hills and the Quincy quarries and spent some of his happiest days in New Hampshire and Maine, canoeing, camping, fishing and heading into the woods with his cousins and friends. He had wonderful times on Cape Cod and in Sag Harbor, New York, swimming, fishing, rollerblading and biking. An athlete, he played hockey, baseball and soccer with zest. His trickster nature and sense of humor and fun brought laughter to those around him and his good heart brought joy. He deeply loved his niece and nephews. Rory will be terribly missed and lovingly remembered by his family and his friends. A Memorial Service to be held at the United First Parish Church (Church of the Presidents), in Quincy, February 3, 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Rize Massachusetts, rizema.org

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for RORY WATSON

19 Entries

The Cruikshank Family

April 7, 2024

Remembering happier days long ago on Orono Street. Sending our deepest condolences to the Watsons

Melanie Tringali

March 8, 2024

Rory was a neighbor for awhile, Im so sorry to hear this. Rest in Peace

Marcus Sabini

February 4, 2024

really gonna miss you buddy, you were like a brother to me for so long. your artistic creativity was boundless and you were so so witty and creative and athletic. thanks for teaching me how to skate and some street smarts. rest in power ro schligg

Nick Blaisdell

February 3, 2024

McManus Cousins

Planted Trees

Nicole Croteau-Watson

January 31, 2024

Cousin where do I start im lost for words right now, you was one of a kind soul it seems like yesterday you was holding valerie my youngest daughter and you def hold all of them. Can't believe your gone I wish I could bring Mama or you back I have lost way to many people in my life ur my dna like WTH dude . I hope your with my mama ur aunt Kathy . I'm writing this as tears roll off my cheeks. Remember when we snuck out for walk the park and ya I'm black sheep of family we just clicked lol you was one role model and few others cousins I followed cuz mama always said stay close to u she's prob yelling at u over your bad choices I could see it and omg my mom would be like Rory you should've reached out to Nicole for help and vid versa everyone makes mistakes especially me I'm big disappointment of the family and i have no filter thanks to you for making me have backbone ty for that :) i remember uncle buck grabbing me skates to go in backyard with waterhose and nd when it froze he goes nik u got this and u would hop on that ice and make sure i wouldn't get hurt u was like my big brother but my cousin ! You told me I had goals to reach and I loved going in moms car to visit french redheads I always got excited to see my cousins who are always my big brother or sisters so I love u rawr aka Rory

Robert Watson

January 30, 2024

Iam one of Rory´s uncles,Rory was a beautiful kid iam so sorry for his loss ,he was my son Conor´s good buddy they played hockey together on a bantam hockey team that I coached many years ago,they were great friends and free spirits,Rory and Conor were great rollerblading athletes,I would bring Conor to Rory´s house in Milton and say now be careful out there,I don´t think they heard that as they flew off into every wayer,god bless Rory that´s how we remember him ,now he rollerblades with the angels,god bless

Laurie McEachern

January 28, 2024

Laurie McEachern

January 28, 2024

Laurie McEachern

January 28, 2024

I met Rory software year at Milton High, in the beginning of the year. He hit it off great with my friends and I ... and the rest, as they say is history....

He has been a part of my life for 30 years, and he is a legend in some circles. "Red" "Ro" Man of many names. Many talents. A key player in all of my high school journals, as he was my on and off boyfriend all through high school.

A couple times When I was really sick, in our 20´s, Rory made sure I was okay. Kept checking on me throughout the night.

Rory kept me away from a lot of trouble. I didn´t realize that, and a lot of other things about about Rory, until later in life and even more after he passed.

He was an original . A nonconformist. An introvert. Not worried about the opinions of others.
He was kind.
He was quiet, didn´t need so many words like so many of us do, to get his point across.
He was open minded and didn´t have a bigoted bone in his body. He was incredibly intelligent, always wise beyond his years.

Over the 30 years we never stayed out of contact for very long.

I am glad he is no longer suffering, and I imagine him with Nico making his gourmet dinners (and taking a picture of it, of course) he would show me these pictures, and I would think that it was Rorys meal, but it was Nicos. He really loved her.

I imagine him and Kyle V, Mike K, and everyone we´ve lost, together again , as I believe we all will be eventually.

May he rest peacefully, until next time.

January 27, 2024

Barbara Vadeboncoeur

January 23, 2024

Rory was one of my late son, Kyle Vadeboncoeur,s, friends. They had a lot of common interests and spent time with each other. Rory would Call me after Kyle passed away to see how I was doing. It was very thoughtful and I did appreciate it. Will miss our talks. RIP, Rory..

Dave & Nina Pape

Planted Trees

Johnny Munroe

January 22, 2024

Rory we met as kids through your Cousin Matt. We bonded over skateboarding, graffiti, music and subculture. We had many urban and suburban adventures. Many late nights with our girls. You were like an older brother to me. No matter what if I called you in a jam you never turned your back on me. The same was true if ever you needed me for anything. So many different abodes every part of the city we ventured and made our own private playground. Your art was inspiring. The crazy b list movies on Tyler st. The beaches, the woods, the trips... I will speak of you often and do everything in my power to see that your legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of all who loved you friend. Godspeed Shilla, You are loved and missed your brother.--- Johnny

Andrew Spano

January 22, 2024

100% great times with Rory! He gave me my first skateboard deck. We had many great St. Patrick's Day feasts together, movie nights, and gabbing for hours. Skate, Bike, Hike, Live!

Colleen Conklin

January 21, 2024

So terribly sorry for your loss xoxo

Mike Fingaz

January 20, 2024

We had just reconnected n talked a few times since December. I know the struggle was real and pray you´re at peace , finally one with the universe.

Robin Goodhue

January 20, 2024

I had a home made skateboard box on Mission Hill we all skated it like normal. Rory propped it up at an angle and was doing at least 12 foot Ollie's in the air of some wooden box we made. Instantly we were friends and became great roommates for many years. I loved him as many do.

Texas James

January 19, 2024

RIP friend.

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