It is with sadness that the family of the late Thomas Watson announce his passing at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre on Monday, January 24, 2005 at the age of 96. He leaves to mourn children: Rachel, Jeanetta (Gil), Leo (Bride), Stephenville Crossing, Nigel (Rita), Stephenville, Rhona (Bob), Corner Brook; brothers: James (Annie), Corner Brook, Duncan, John's Beach; sisters: Mary (Don) Buckle, Corner Brook, Georgina, John's Beach; 25 grandchildren; 44 great- grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his wife Annie; daughter Donna; brothers: George, Henry; sisters: Susan and Bertha; parents Martha Samms and Lucius Watson. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing on Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm and on Thursday 10 - 12 noon. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, January 27th at 2:00 pm from The Roman Catholic Church of The Assumption, Stephenville Crossing with Father Gerard Patry officiating. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery Brook Street. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Assumption Parish Memorial Fund. The family guestbook may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca