Marcia Jensen Watson

Marcia Jensen Watson, 74, of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully in the company of her husband of 49 years, Bill, and family, on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Marcia was born in Hartford and raised in Bloomfield, CT, the daughter to the late Howard and Osa Jensen. She was predeceased by her brother, Buddy, and is survived by her sister, Nancy Alford and brother-in-law Skip. In addition to her husband, Marcia leaves her son, Adam Watson, his wife Lori Ungemah, and their children, Alexandra and Nico of Brooklyn, NY. She also leaves her daughter, Jennifer Mackowski, her husband Chris, and their children, Tyler and Alyssa of Granby, CT. Also fondly remembered will be her nephews and niece, and many treasured friends. Marcia graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1965, earned her Bachelor's Degree from Skidmore College in 1969 and Master's Degree in the Education of Deaf-Blind from Boston College in 1970. She first met Bill working at Camp Harkness in Waterford, CT in the mid-60s where they reconnected in 1971 and married the following summer. Marcia began her career as a teacher at the Connecticut Institute for the Blind (Oak Hill School) where she was recognized for her dedication to her deaf-blind students. She took a hiatus of several years to raise her children, returning to Oak Hill as a supervisor of group homes. She completed her career as Oak Hill's Director of Blindness-Related Services on the main campus in Hartford. Marcia was an active member and officer of the Hartford Host Lions Club for many years and, in her retirement, was active in the West Hartford Art League. She had many artistic talents: stenciling, calligraphy, silk screening, collage, knitting, needle point, interior and garden design. She particularly enjoyed reading, antiquing, and collecting nesting dolls and Danish porcelain. Marcia was a committed and caring wife and mom. Above all, her greatest joys were her grandkids. She took such pride in their accomplishments. We hope she knows how much her influence has benefited all of us. After residing for nearly 40 years in West Hartford on Mountain Road, the neighborhood of many lifelong friends, she and Bill returned to her family home in Bloomfield. She loved this home and its landscape, delighting in the frequent sightings of birds and wildlife. Remember Marcia's smile, her wit and caring nature, and how much she cherished visits from loved ones. Honor her by reaching out to a friend, being kind, and finding forgiveness. A time of visitation for family and friends to gather will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, from 4-7 p.m. at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor. The family will host a celebration of her life in their yard on Kenmore Road this summer. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to one of Marcia's favorite organizations. Camp Harkness via https://summercamp.oakhillct.org/about-camp-harkness/ , The Hartford Artisans Weaving Center via https://www.weavingcenter.org/donate or the Bloomfield Public Library via https://bplct.org/about-the-library/support-the-library/ . To leave an online message of condolence for her family, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.