20 November, 1922 – 21 January, 2025
We are saddened to announce the peaceful passing of our father affectionately known as “Watty” by family and friends. He was 102 when he passed away. Dad was born in Harriston, Ontario and left home at 17 to join the war effort in Europe. He made a career of being a soldier, achieving the rank of warrant officer, with the 3rd Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. His last posting was to Vernon, BC in 1961 and he worked tirelessly with the Army Cadet program throughout BC, spending his summers at the Vernon Cadet camp in various roles. Upon leaving the military, he signed up with the BC LCB as a sales and customer service representative until his retirement. During his retirement he pursued his true passions; camping, fishing, fly tying, hunting and ham radio. Dad was predeceased by our mother Connie and second wife Winnie. He was survived by sons Michael, Leonard, grandchildren and great grandchildren. There will be a placement of his ashes ceremony in the family niche at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home to be announced at a later date.
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