Everett Watson PDG

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Everett Watson, Past District Governor of District 7890 from 1997-1998 and member of the Willimantic Rotary Club.

Everett Alexander Watson, 82, of Storrs, husband of Rose (Ramos) Watson, died Tuesday March 1, 2016 at Hartford Hospital. He was born in Willimantic, the son of the late Harold and Viola (Jordan) Watson. Everett was a Rotary International Past District Governor, multiple term club President and multiple Paul Harris recipient.

He served on the board for Savings Institute, Natchaug Hospital, Visiting Nurses, Windham Hospital, UCC Public Education Committee, YMCA, First Congregation Church Board of Trustees and various other roles. Everett was an Eastern Connecticut State University Alumni. He enjoyed basketball and ping pong.

Besides his wife, of 59 years, he is survived by two children Rodney Watson and Rhonda Watson; a brother Norman Watson, sister Jeanette Watson Weldon; four grandchildren Rodney Watson, Aaron Salley, Isaac Watson and Rachel Watson; several nieces and nephews and many close family friends. He was predeceased by three brothers Harold, Kenneth and Richard.

There are no calling hours. A Celebration of Everett’s life will be held at 11:00am on Saturday March 5, 2016 at the First Congregational Church of Willimantic, 199 Valley St., Willimantic. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. For an online memorial guestbook please visitwww.potterfuneralhome.com.