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Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 12, 2010.

WATSON, Charles "Sonny" Hamilton Of Cambridge, MA, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010 at his home in St. Cloud, FL, at the age of 77. Sonny was a graduate of Cambridge Technical High school in Cambridge, MA. He served in the Korean War as a Marine, and later graduated from Schillinger House of Music (now the Berkeley School of Music in Boston, MA). Sonny performed nationwide as a band leader and saxophonist prior to forming "The Sonny Watson Quartet". He retired from the US Post Office after 30 years while still continuing to play his music. He was preceded in death by his son Francisco Sylvia of Baltimore, MD, and grandson Marcus Watson of Boston, MA. Sonny leaves behind his beloved wife of 19 years, Theresa Morris-Watson; eight children: Dana Watson of Brockton MA; Charlene M. Watson of Norwood, MA; Darryl Sylvia of Baltimore, MD; Eric C. Watson, of Boston, MA; Lauren R. Gilmer of Brockton, MA; Steven C. Watson of Atlanta, GA; Juan C. Watson of Malden, MA; and Sonya M. Edwards of Saugus, MA; his stepchildren: Donnine T. Morris-Jones and Michael V. Morris II; 20 grandchildren, 25 great-grand children, and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at 9 a.m. at the Bethel AME Church, 38 Walkhill Street, Roslindale, MA.

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Stina Brazelton

July 14, 2024

To all the Watson generations: I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Sonny well because I got out of touch with him after his mother died, but what I remember about my last meeting with him is that he was one of the nicest people I had ever met. He was very nice to me, and I'll never forget him. I still have the Christmas decoration he gave me nearly 61 years ago. With a heart full of sympathy, Stina Brazelton

Ron Paulo

January 14, 2020

Here it is, ten years ago that Sonny moved on to the "Real Big Band" and I'm just getting around to this tribute. Was made aware of Sonny's passing almost a year and a half after his demise. So saddened by the loss of this genuinely good person. As a non academic, music loving bassist, Sonny musically nurtured me in some pretty decent bands as I worked my way through school. I was honored to play with Sonny in quite a few different scenarios. Always interesting, always confident in my ability, he was inspiring. Fond memories of Sonny with my cousin Babe Perry, Eddie Waltman, Larry Walsh, and I in the band. We had a fun Cape Cod gig for three or four consecutive summers. Great time. Have a few photos of the old days. Great memories. Babe and I are the only surviving members. Very belated condolences to Sonny's family.

Lance Vallis

May 12, 2010

So sorry to hear about the loss of Sonny. I played in his band briefly in 2002 - 2003. It meant a lot to me.

Kris Higgins

March 15, 2010

Theresa I am soooo sorry for the loss of Sonny . I always did enjoy coming by the house and helping with the yard work, or fixing the fence, or playing with the dog.. I also always enjoyed how much he loved to bust my chops around the neighborhood or at the lanes..

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Ron Gill

March 12, 2010

I'm so sorry not to be able to be there with all of the family and share with your loss. Sonny was a good friend and a wonderful musician who I enjoyed playing with many times. It was always a pleasure and highly professional.
When we were teens, we played together in a local big band and Sonny wrote the first big band arrangement for me of the song, Tenderly. It was absolutely beautiful.
I will never forget you, my friend. RIP.
Ron Gill

James Lucas III

March 12, 2010

HI Theresa, Michael and Donnine,

We just wanted to say that you are all in my prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. We love you all and will be thinking of you constantly through this hard time.

Love you,
The Lucas Family
(Brenda, Jimmy, Angela, Christina)

Sandie Jacobs

March 10, 2010

Sonny will be missed but never forgotten for his kindness and smile. He will always have a special place in the hearts of those who knew him. Now the heavens will be filled with his music. My sincere sympathy to his beloved wife and his family.

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