Obituary of Mary Watson

Watson, Mary Dolores (Graham) - The path that guided a beautiful journey of life on earth for 86 years, completed her journey on December 24th, 2016. Born in Merlin, the daughter of the late Lorne and Lucy Graham. Best friend and wife of the late William (2010). Proud mother of Graham and Carole, Garry and Lorraine, Grant and Tracy and Marylu. Grandmother of Dennis, Karrie (Mike), Tim, Sarah (Kevin), Brent (Christine), and Katie (Pat). Great-Grandmother to Alex, Sydnie, Connor, Tyler, Courtney, Jack, Lucy, and Alice. Predeceased by her infant son Brian Dennis, a brother Kingsley (2015) (late Ginny) and sister Gloria (1993) Bround. Caring Aunt to her nieces, nephews, and special cousins. Sister-in-law of Keith Bround, Mary (late Paul) Claeys, Helen (Ben) Dawson, and Carol (Roger) Gagnier. Mary enjoyed being a caregiver for her family and friends as well as checking in by phone to share stories to brighten their days. Bill and Mary enjoyed camping at Cathcart Park for many years. She was a loyal Tigers Fan. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair. St. Chatham on Tuesday December 27, 2016 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Visitation will continue on Wednesday December 28, at the Merlin United Church, 100 Aberdeen St, Merlin, at 12pm until the time of Funeral Service at 1pm with Rev. Eric Skillings as Officiant. Burial to follow in the Merlin Cemetery. Donations in memory of Mary may be made to the Chatham-Kent Hospice, VON Kids Circle, St. Andrew’s South Buxton or the Merlin United Church. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair. St., Chatham, Ontario, 519-351-2040 <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/197182854" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="https://vimeo.com/197182854">Mary Watson</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user27484248">McKinlay Funeral Homes Ltd.</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>