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Curtis B. Watkins

1949 - 2022

Curtis B. Watkins obituary, 1949-2022, Carmel, NY

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Curtis Watkins Obituary

Curtis B. Watkins
Curtis B. Watkins of Carmel, NY, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2022. The son of Alma F. Watkins, Jr. and Virginia L. Thayer, Curtis was born in Stamford, CT on April 21, 1949 and grew up in Darien.
A graduate of Darien High School class of '67, Curtis went on to earn a BA/History from Emory University in 1970. Starting his career in New York City in the legitimate theater and in television & commercials, Curtis went on to become a Corporate and Executive Coach. In 2019 he co-authored a book with Dan Newby, Field Guide to Emotions: A Practical Orientation to 150 Essential Emotions.
Curtis and his partner of over 20 years, Cheryl Palmer, enjoyed an active life including international hiking, gardening & attending both professional & personal workshops and retreats. Curtis is committed to his meditation practice. He cared deeply about affecting the most positive change in people -- his clients, his family, his friends and across the broader community. He was active for many years with KCC -- a group focused on bringing Spirit into our lives & work.. He volunteered at the Kent Recycling Center from 2016-2022.
Predeceased by his brother, Stephen T. Watkins (Tiller, OR), Curtis is grieved by his partner, Cheryl Palmer, his son Andrew L. Watkins (Austin, TX) as well as a sister, Judith L. Watkins-Ahrens (Hamilton, MT) and a brother Mark B. Watkins (Southport, CT) plus five nieces & nephews -- Luke, John, Naomi, Abiyah, and Obadiah.
A memorial celebration will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers please consider making a contribution to:
Second Chance Foods -- https://secondchance foods.org/donate
National Wildlife Federation -- www.nwf.org/memorial

Published by Darien Times on Mar. 1, 2022.
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I did not know Curtis has left the planet. I met him in NYC in the 1970's and was delighted to find him again taking a yoga class in Bedford, N.Y. I was very pleased when he sent me his book, "Field Guide to Emotions" to review when it came out. Curtis was always delightful. I'm so sorry to know he's gone.

Eve Marx

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December 30, 2023

Curtis was a dear friend and colleague and I will miss him greatly.

Michael McElhenie

March 3, 2022

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