Death Notices
Death

WATSON, William Francis (Bill, Willie, Papa Bill)

Peacefully, at Edith Cavell Lifecare, on Thursday, January 12, 2023, aged 91. Loving husband of the late Kath. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Helen and the late Bill Cranfield, and the late John Watson (and by his family). Much loved uncle of Joanna, Katie, Shaun, and Myn; Jo, Mark, Cushla, and Rosie and loved by all their families. He will be missed by his other family at Edith Cavell, their “Papa Bill”. Messages to the family of Bill Watson c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, on Wednesday, January 18, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.