Cecil WATSON

WATSON, Cecil
October 14, 1929 (Claresholm, Alberta) - June 29, 2014 (Canmore, Alberta)
Warner Cecil Watson passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital on June 29, 2014. Cecil is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary; son Rex (Linda); daughters Kathleen and Valerie (Paul); five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Tyler. Cecil is also survived by sisters Eleanor, Virginia and Mayanne. Cecil was born and raised in Claresholm before embarking on a career in the oil industry. He worked for many years as a seismic surveyor, first for United Geophysical and then for Hudson's Bay Oil & Gas. Cecil enjoyed the outdoor work, the travel and the camaraderie of life on a seismic crew. Cecil, Mary and their children travelled with the crew to many towns across Alberta and Saskatchewan. Cecil and Mary settled in Calgary before retiring to Canmore almost 30 years ago. In retirement, they enjoyed trips to Disneyland and several cruises. He always enjoyed walks around Canmore especially if they ended with a coffee and muffin at Tim Hortons. The family would like to say a special thank you to the many Home Care workers and the community support that was so lovingly provided to Cecil over the past few years. A gathering of friends and family will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Canmore Golf and Curling Club. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #200, 119 - 14 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6. Condolences for the family may be left at www.bowriverfuneral.com, BOW RIVER FUNERAL SERVICE (403) 678-4880.