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James (Jim) Watson
March 20, 1942 - November 17, 2022
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It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to James Melburn Watson. Jim passed away quietly on November 17th, 2022 at Abbotsford General Hospital surrounded by his family. Jim was a friend and mentor to so many, he lived a life of leadership and giving, he was an educator and an unwavering supporter to all. As a volunteer, he was dedicated to his fellow Kinsmen, the Rick Hansen Foundation and so many other Not for Profit groups and touched us all with his inspiration, wisdom and humor.
His loving wife Margaret; his Son, Todd Watson; Daughter, Tara (Jeremy) Hanson; his Granddaughters Megan & Kennady Watson; his Sisters, Cheryl Pottinger & Heather Hammond; Niece, Erin Hammond, and Nephews; Daryn (Beverly)Pottinger, Evan Hammond and Darrin (Andrea) Hayes and Brother-in-law Gordon Hayes survive him.
Jim was predeceased by his Parents, Earl and Noreen Watson; Brothers-in-law Colin Pottinger, Calvin Hammond and Niece Kelly Pottinger.
We will all miss his timeless stories, his ability to make everyone feel equal and his famous quotes. The next drink you share with friends, raise one and say “nectar of the gods” for him.
Happy to meet, Sorry to part. Always in our hearts.
A celebration will be held for Jim in the new year.
Gifts in in memory of James Watson in lieu of flowers to the Kinsmen Foundation of BC at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-kinsmen-rehabilitation-foundation-of-british-columbia/ or the Rick Hansen Foundation at https://secure.rickhansen.com/f/onlinedonation
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From: Olive Ndungutse
Relation: Jim was my Mentor
Deeply saddened to learn about Jim’s passing. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Jim was my Mentor when I worked at the British Colombia (BC) Coalition of People with Disabilities (BCCPD) now Disability Alliance, BC. With unwavering support from Jim and sponsorship from the Kinsmen Foundation, our Kids On The Block (KOTB) Puppet Program coordinated by BCCPD was presented in many Elementary Schools across BC to help create awareness about children living with disabilities as well as to promote acceptance and inclusion. Rest Well Dear Jim you served your Community with dedication. – Olive, Nairobi, Kenya.
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