After a good fight, Don passed away at Stratford General Hospital on Sunday, October 14, 2018 of St. Marys, formerly of Lucan, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Margaret Jean (Schendera) Watt, and the late Audrey (Knowles) Watt. Dear and loving father of Debra and Ralph Pearce of St. Marys, and Diane Bosko and Larry Terriah of Cornwall. Dear and loving step-father of Deborah and Paul Marsden of Lucan, and Ted and Tammy Schendera. Dear grandfather of Meagan and Scott, and Monica and Jordon; Jackie and Stefan; Joshua and Lorna, and Karlee and David; Quincy, Alyssa, Brianna, and Thomas. Don was very excited about his two great-grandchildren who are on their way. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Bob Watt and Donna Chalkley of Woodstock, and Dave and Mary Ann Watt of St. Marys. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Hazel Watt, sister Dorothy, and brothers Jim, and Bill. Don was part owner of Watt Poultry Limited before purchasing Lucan Bowling Lanes, which he owned and operated for 35 years.
Visitation will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 17th at 11 AM, with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Interment St. Marys Cemetery.
For those who wish, donations to St. Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation, or the Stratford General Hospital Foundation- Critical Care Unit would be appreciated by the family.
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Erika Pertschy
We are sorry to hear of Don’s passing. our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ursula Morris
Margaret and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy as you remember Don and all the great times you had together.
Uschi, Theresia and families.
Julie Armitage
remembering fond memories of bowling ,so sorry for your loss with sincere sympathy Julie
Don & Judy
Marg and Family:
all the time spent bowling was just more fun when Don teased and joked, he will be missed
Sincere Sympathy,
Don and Judy Hodgins
Aleatha Brown (Carty)
Sorry to hear about Don’s passing. Always remembered him at the bowling alley in Lucan even when I was little. Very friendly and remembered everyone that came to bowl. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
James Aoki
To Margaret and Family,
I am sorry to hear the passing of Don. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Harry & Judy Bond
Marg and family, please accept our condolences.
Harry & Judy Bond
Jim and Helen Hearn
Marg, Deb, Dianne and families,
Please accept our sincere condolences. We regret that we are unable to give them in person. Don was such a big part of Lucan and has left so many positive memories behind. He will not be forgotten.
Jim and Helen
Joyce Sovereign
Marg and all your family,my sincere sympathy to you all on the passing of Don ,we met every Mon. Night for all those 35 years he ran the bowling alley ,we had many laugh’s .So Glad that you and Don met up and had some great times together ,wish it could have been longer .May God comfort each of you Debbie,Diane,Debbie,Ted and family’s ,may he be close around each of you in the sad days ahead.
Cliff and Helen (Eagleson-Bischoff) Copeland
To Marg , Debbie, Ted, your families and the Watt family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Don’s sudden passing has caused an aching in your hearts and will take whatever time it takes to heal. He touched the hearts and souls of many during his life, and I pray all your tears of sadness will in time become tears of joy for the times when he blessed you individually and during the many combined family activities. In his special way he made you all laugh, smile and create memories. May these cherished memories carry you forward when needed. Rest I n peace.
Penny Altenburg
Dear Marg, I was very sorry to hear of Don’s passing, he will be missed by so many people.
Hugs, Penny Altenburg
Mark Isaac
Margaret….
The staff, board and volunteers of Ailsa Craig & Area Food Bank extend their deepest condolences. Don will be missed. You and Don have been great friends and supporters and have shown great love for your neighbours and community.
Mabel Needham
Mabel Needham
Margaret, so sorry for your loss. I was shocked to hear of Don’s passing. He will be greatly missed by all in your combined families . Marg keep remembering all the wonderful times you had together.They will help you get through this very difficult time .
Thinking of you with love,
Mabel Needham
Clive and Marilyn Bowden
Marg and Family,
Deepest sympathy on the passing of Don. I hope you are settled in St. Marys, and have family and friends close by to lean on. I know you and Don helped out in the community, and you were such a big support for Mom in her later years. Take care, you’re in our thoughts.
Marilyn and Bill Bannister
Marg and family; So sorry to hear of Don’s passing .Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely Bill and Marilyn Bannister.
Tony /Marlene Bedard.
To the family of Don Watt So sorry for your loss. Don was a good friend in the Bowling Business.
Ralph Simpson
Marg and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Sincerely,
Joyce & Ralph Simpson
Joan and Dave Goddard
Marg and Family
So very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
Leanne and Mike Thompson
Sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Know we are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Leanne, Mike Thompson and family
Lori & Derrick Stormink
Aunt Margaret, Debbie & Diane,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your loving Husband, & Father. Uncle Don always held a special place in my heart. I remember so many wonderful family get togethers where there was always fun & laughter. I loved receiving his annual Christmas greeting. He was always interested in how live was treating us in Switzerland. I will miss you very much. Much love always, Rest In Peace Uncle Don.
Lori, Derrick, Patrick & Annina
Dale and Nancy Baker
Marg and family
We were saddened to hear of Don’s passing. He will be missed.
Dale and Nancy Baker
Ron and Joyce Wilson
Marg and Family
Our special thoughts of time we have spent with Don will be forever remembered.
Love to all
Ron and Joyce
Sandy & Brad Wilson
Marg and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Remembering many good times for Tyler in the youth bowling league thanks to you both. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Margaret & Mark McCullough
Dear Marg and Family:
So sorry and surprised to read of Don”s passing. I was still at the point of checking where you had moved to in St. Marys. We were always going to get together but that didn’t happen. Right now I am not sure if I can get up to the funeral or not. My thoughts and prayers are with you Marg and family. Will be in touch one .
way or the other.
With Sincere Sympathy and Love
Margaret and Mark McCullough
Diane Loyens
Marg,
My thoughts are with you in your loss. Remember all the happy times together.
Marion Barr
To Marg and family
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Many memories from the bowling. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Marg & Families, Our Sincere Sympathy on the passing of Don, He will always be remembered at he Lucan Bowling Alley for his many years of service. May All your Memories Help you through this difficult time.
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Alex & Shirley Bosley
Sorry to hear of Don’s passing our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time
Dan and Carol Sloetjes
May God’s peace surround you and your family as you cherish great memories. Always will remember the warm welcomes as the kids bowled at the after school program at the bowling alley. He will be missed.
Deryl & Carole Dueck
We were very sorry to hear of Don’s passing .
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
George and Sue Wilson
Margaret and family, Debra and Diane and families, we are very saddened on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Don was a fun loving man, and was very witty. We met him when we bowled in Lucan. He was good to his bowlers. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Frank and Carol Hardy
Marg,
Deepest sympathy to you in your loss of Don. May God give you strength and comfort in the difficult days ahead. Hold precious memories close.
Bob & Cathy Moore
Marg & Family, so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom Hearn
Marg & Family,
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Don was a real fixture up at the bowling alley for so many years and made bowling fun for everyone. In recent times he delivered many Meals on Wheels to me which showed his caring helpful nature. He was a good friend and will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Grace Rollings
Clarke & Grace Rollings
Marg and all the family. We are sorry for your loss. We are sorry we are unable to see you in person but are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Clarke & Grace Rollings
Doug Haskett
Diane and families. So very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He will be missed by all. Doug , Hayley & Emily Haskett.
Mae Paton
Margaret and family
Sorry to hear of Don’s passing.Cherish all your memories.
Mae Paton
Arthur and Pat Jones
So sorry for your loss, Hugs and God Bless
Ron and Merna Scott
Margaret
Thinking of you during this sad time
Ron & Merna Scott
Noli & Flor de Leon
Margaret , Watt & Marsden family,
Our condolences. Sorry for your loss.
Sandi Brintnell
Marg, and families,
Sending our condolences to you all
Sandi and Rob Brintnell
Darlene Howald
Marg,
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Howald family
Don & Kim Bailey
My condolences to Marg, Deb, Diane & families. Uncle Don and I share the same first name as my mom, Dorothy had her favourite which was Don and so I was named after him when I was born. He had a bright yellow Road Runner which he liked racing around in, plus an old army Jeep with flower decals on it, which we would go 4 wheeling in and drive across the thames river in( when it was low). He, like everyone has said, would try to be gruff and then all of a sudden he was laughing and being a smart ass. I am really going to miss this guy. Rest In Peace Don you deserve it.
Nargaret, Steven & Cheryl Watt
Margaret, Deb, Diane and Family Our sincere condolences at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue Fowler
So very sorry Deb and family for your loss. I got to know him and Marg just recently and Don was always cheery and so easy to chat with. May your memories sustain you all now and in the future.
joan obrien
its with great sadness ,we lost a wonderful uncle
Ruth and Ron Kelly
Our sympathies to all of you and your wonderful family. Although we have only had the privilege of meeting Don recently, we know by a few comical stories we’ve heard that he had quite a sense of humour. We know his presence will be missed by your loving family. Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. Hugs to all of you.
Wanda & Bob Reynolds
Marg and Family
So shocked and sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Wanda & Bob Reynolds
Jennifer (Baker) Sweetzir
Dear Deb and Dianne, I’m so so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing, I loved him he will be missed by many. And I remember growing up in your mom and dad’s house and him teasing , and getting to know him as an adult and still teasing lol….Keep your memories close and know he will always be with you. My condolences to Don’s whole family too. Love Jen xo
Dave Watt
Will miss you Uncle Don very much. You have always there for our family. Have a lot of great memories of good times – Playing chicken with the boats at Port Bruce, Racing with his Super Bee, Family get togethers, dancing, meals…etc.
Getting pushed into the S _ _ T while catching chickens. Could count on him with a great come back when anyone poked fun at him – In fact he very often did one better. Even Uncle Dave could be put back sometimes with his whit.
Thought I was a great roofer until I helped him roof his house and I could barely keep up with him. Then Debbie comes up on the roof and makes us all sick. Uncle Don was one of the few people who still called me “Davey”
Aunt Margret, Deb, Diane I am very sorry for your loss and of course Dad and Uncle Dave for the loss of your brother.
Tina Ankers
To Margaret and Don’s family.
My deepest sympathy to all of you with the passing of Don. I have some great memories of him from when we bowled and how he greeted me and how I always had a smart remark to come back with. He pretended he was a grumpy man but we all knew he had a big heart and the grumpyness was just a front. Going to miss him he was a great man and very loved. Thinking of all of you guys at this time and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Brad and Tina Ankers
Floyd Riley
Eugene and Linda Webber
To Don’s entire family:
Don was a sweet heart that we met when Exeter Bowling Lanes shut down…..and we moved on to Lucan…a very supportive man to all the bowlers as well to his family: May he rest is peace.
Linda and Eugene Webber
Brenda Morgan
Marg and family of Don,, I am so saddened to read about Don`s passing. This man will be missed my so many. You could never get one over on Don, as he always had something witty and smart ass to say back,, which we all enjoyed. His presence at the bowling alley for years was such a staple. He always greeted us with his big smile, and of course, something smart to say,, which just set the course for the remainder of the evening. I am sure Audrey has missed him, as much as you are all going to now, and she will be welcoming him home to show him the ropes up there. Hugs to you all, you are in our thoughts and prayers, especially in the tough days ahead.
Jim & Joan O'Neill
Marg,
Our condolences on the passing of Don