Roger David Watson

Loving husband of Melodee Watson. Cherished father of Lee (Stephanie), Robbie (Leya), Jacey (Melissa) and Jared. Beloved grandfather of Liam, Logan, Corbin, Emery, Caydence, Brinley, Josephine, Zoey, and Olivia. Brother of Lynn (Denise) Watson, the late Leslie and Donald Watson. Son-in-Law of Marilyn Ross and the late Ron Ross Sr.. Brother-in-Law of Ron (Pam) Ross, Lane (Fran) Ross, and the late Marilee (Don) Rheaume. Roger will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Many thanks to Dr. Murdoch and the doctors and nurses of Sault Area Hospital ICU, nurse Amy at Bayshore, and Karlee at Trefry for their care and compassion during this time.

Roger was most passionate about watching his grandkids doing the things they enjoyed the most. Roger loved the outdoors and spending time with the crew at Long Lake and their regular Thursday night outings. You could regularly find him out on his four wheeler, his snowmachine or in his garden.

A visitation for Roger will be held Monday, August 14, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel, 492 Wellington St. East, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Echo Bay, Ontario. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made payable by cheque or online in Roger's honour to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the ALS Society of Canada. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.arthurfuneralhome.com for the Watson family.