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WATSON, Donald (Don)

Born on April 23, 1942. Passed away December 29, 2022.

Don’t remember me with sadness,

Don’t remember me with tears,

Remember all the laughter,

We’ve shared throughout the years.

Now I am contented

That my life it was worthwhile,

Knowing that I passed along the way

I made somebody smile.

When you are walking down the street

And you’ve got me on your mind.

I’m walking in your footsteps

Only half a step behind.

So please don’t be unhappy

Just because I’m out of sight,

Remember that I’m with you

Each morning noon and night.

My heart is broken. Your loving wife of 59 years. Audrey.

 

My dad. Wise, selfless, loving and humble. So many laughs and good times. Thank you for giving me a golden childhood and being there for me as an adult. Thank you for loving my own family. We love you. We miss you. You live in our hearts.

Donny, Simone, Donal and Lily.

 

The moment that you left my heart was split in two;

One side was filled with memories, the other side died with you.

I lay awake at night when the world is fast asleep;

Taking a walk down memory lane tears upon my cheek.

Remembering you is easy, I do it every day;

but missing you is heartache that never goes away.

I hold you tightly in my heart and there you will remain;

Life has gone on without you but will never be the same

With our enduring love, our beloved pop-pop

Shell and Sam

 

 

 

 

Poppy, the boys and I were the luckiest people in this world

to have you to call our pop/great pop.

Always so wise, courteous and caring, the best pop, dad and husband.

You’re the exact man I hope my boys turn out to be.

Your contagious laugh and jokes never failed to put a smile on my face.

I hope to keep making you proud pop!

I love and miss you, rest easy  xx

Danica, Tony, Brax and Tayte

 

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 260 Princes Highway, TraralgonView Map
The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation of Mr Donald Watson will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, commencing at 11.00am.

In lieu of flowers, online donations to Peter Mac would be appreciated.

Envelopes also available at the service.

The Service for Don will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
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Tributes

  1. Dear Audrey & family,
    sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Great memories of Pony Club days our thoughts are with you 💐😘

    Maria O’Doherty December 31, 2022

  2. Our Condolences to Audrey and Family on the passing of Don. Fond memories of a workmate at the SEC.
    Fred and Laura Debono.

    Fred Debono December 31, 2022

  3. Condolences to Audrey and family on the passing of Don our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
    Don was a true gentleman and will be missed by many.
    With love to you all Pat,Bob and family xx

    Pat Claassens January 2, 2023

  4. I have so many memories
    Of the times we spent together,
    And even though you’re no longer here,
    I’ll cherish them forever.
    I miss you laughter so much
    And the mischief in your smile.
    When I feel the sadness welling up
    I’ll remember it awhile.
    For though you are no longer here,
    You’ll never be truly gone.
    So long as I have those memories,
    Your spirit will carry on.
    So until I see you smile again,
    I’ll hold you in my heart and mind.
    A shining example, my uncle
    Of the best of humankind.

    We love and miss you so much Uncle Don. Our condolences to Auntie Aud and the Family. Xoxo

    Love Always Russell, Erin, Izaak, Reagan and Levi xoxo

    Erin January 10, 2023

  5. Awesome service for an even more awesome uncle. Always loved you uncle Donnie always will. We shared many a great time together and I enjoyed our final few phone calls immensely. To hear how much u loved me is so comforting just as I hope the comfort was mutual when I told you I loved you. Hopefully we can sit together and have a yarn and a beer once again. All my love Mick and Lisa xx

    Mick Owen January 10, 2023

  6. Dear AUD and family we will always have lovely memories of Don he was a great guy specially during Pony Club days love Kaye Len and family xxxxxx

    Kaye & Len Jones January 10, 2023

  7. Watto touched so many people’s hearts for all of the attributes spoken about by Don and others at his service.
    He was a great listener and one who was economical of word.
    His work ethic was without peer.
    Find memories of our time in the Castle Social Club Committee and many years on the annual pokies bus trip.

    David Burt January 11, 2023

  8. To my Drarest Mrs Watto, Donnie, Shelley and Famlies sending you all our Deepest Condolences on the passing of Mr Watto (my 2nd Dad).
    Thank you for helping to make Traralgon Pony Club a Wonderful Club you and Dad were definitely Partners in Crime.
    So many fond memories over the year’s, thank you also for all your help with Mum and pointing me in the right direction and all your expertise without you I would have never got through all that Centrelink Paperwork.
    Rest easy now no more pain.
    Love you Mrs Watto, Donnie & Shell xx

    Love Margaret & Kate Runge.

    Kate Runge February 28, 2023