ADAMSVILLE – Joseph Watson, 59, of County Route 43, passed away unexpectedly, at the Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 28, 2013.
Born on September 9, 1953, in Whitehall, he was the son of Walter Watson and the late Ruth (White) Watson.
Joseph grew up in South Glens Falls and graduated from South Glens Falls High School, in 1971. Right out of high school, he pursued his love of aviation and earned his single engine pilot’s license.
On October 11, 1980, he married Wendy Springer at the Immaculate Conception Church in Corinth. After his marriage, Joseph and Wendy moved to their current home in Adamsville, where they raised their three children.
Joseph was employed in the auto body profession his whole life. Most recently he worked for his good friend David Ure at Collision Plus. He was an avid sports fan, but football was his passion, especially his beloved Dallas Cowboys. Joseph also enjoyed watching the NY Yankee’s play. He loved traveling to Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Key West and visiting family in Maine. His favorite saying for his wife was, “You plan it, I’ll do it”. Most of all, his family was the center of his life, he lived to be with them and to make them happy. Joseph was a wonderful husband, an awesome father and will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends.
In addition to his mother, he was predeceased by his sister, Beverly Chamblee.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Wendy Watson of Adamsville; his three children, Samantha Watson, Michael Watson and Matthew Watson, all of Adamsville; his father, Walter Watson of Queensbury; his siblings, Rosann Curran and her husband, John of Queensbury, John Watson and his wife, Sandy of Glens Falls, Walter Watson and his wife, Pat of Bangor Maine, Barbara Reynolds of Queensbury; Sandra LaBerge of Florida, Patricia Gilligan of Vermont and Deannie White of Sudbury, Vermont; his goddaughter and niece, Jamie Chan of Honolulu, Hawaii; his nephews, Joseph, Steve and Jeff Watson of Bangor, Maine; and several other nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Thursday, May 2nd from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Services will be private for the family.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, 1109 Ridge Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804.
Condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.
Very sorry to hear about Joe, he was a neighbor and a classmate all of my life ,a very nice guy to everyone, I will pray for peace in your hearts !Try to remember only the good memories, My sincere condolences to all of the family!
Michele Shaver Jones
From So.Glens Falls and Orlando
We are so so very sorry for the loss of Joe. Even though I havent seen you all in such a very long time it seems like yesterday that Nana and I came to your wedding. We all forget sometimes just how fleeting life can be. My love and prayers go out to you,Wendy and your family. My Gods holy spirit give you the strength that you need to get through this terrible time. We all look forward to the promise given to us in the Bible at Rev 21:4 “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
Love to you all
Bernadette and Joe
Wendy and family, I am so very sorry for this loss for you. Princess Wendy, my heart is truly hurt for your pain. Thinking and praying for all of you, Beth
Sam, I did not know your dad, but know he must have been a wonderful person
to bring up a wonderful daughter as you. My heart breaks for you and your family
and I wish you peace and strength thru this very difficult time.
fondly, Sandie McTygue
Rosann, So sorry to hear of Joe’s death….I’ll never forget the summer we all spent at your pool and how he loved to tease us. May your good memories give you comfort.
Wendy, I was deeply sadden and quite bewildered to learn of Joes unexpected death. I was privileged to have counted Joe as one of my close true friends while growing up in South Glens Falls. I have alot of truly cherished memories that I shared with Joe. I would like to send my condolences and deepest sympathy during this difficult time for you Wendy and your family who are much in our thoughts today. I am sure your grief is shared by many in the community as I write this with a heavy heart.
Sincerely with Sympathy,
Gary and Lynn Withey
Very sorry to hear about Joe. Joe was in my homeroom every year as I was a “W” also. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time. Like Michele said, remember the good times and they will help you to get through the difficult times. Joe was a good guy.
Nancy Worth Plude
Gansevoort and now Va. Beach, Va.
My prayers for you and your family, Wen. I love you and I loved Joe.
Wendy, I’m very sorry for the loss of Joe. It is hard and I know what you are going thru. Try to remember the good times. Hugs. Cheryl