Junita S. Watson Obituary (1916 - 2011)

Junita S. Watson, 94, of Clinton, Maine passed away peacefully Monday morning, April 25, 2011 at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Thayer Campus. She was born at home in Canaan, Maine on August 6, 1916, the daughter of Eugene and Nancy Pearl (Nason) Salsbury. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1935 and married Myron E. Watson in October, 1935. She worked for the Clinton Woolen Mill and Besse Brothers Tannery and she assisted Myron in the operation of Redingtons Funeral Home in Clinton. She also enjoyed cooking and sewing for many people. She attended the Methodist Church. She received a Silver Star Certificate for 25 years of service at the Clinton Grange. She was a member of the Town and Country Trail Riders and the Clinton Senior Citizens. She assisted in developing the school lunch program by cooking food and bringing it into the school system to feed the children. She accompanied Myron on many hunting and fishing excursions and enjoyed spending time at the Canaan and Moosehead camps. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Myron E. Watson. She is survived by her two sons, Gerald A. Watson and wife Ruth, and David L. Watson and wife Lila, all of Clinton; a cousin who was more like a sister, Eileen Booker and husband Hollis; and longtime special friend, Betty Chandler; grandchildren, Laurie Watson Dale and husband David Dale, Michael Watson and wife Jody, Mark Watson and wife Kim, David L. Watson II and wife Loriann, Matthew Watson and wife LeeAnn, and Missy Watson Parlin and husband Rod; great grandchildren, Rachel Watson, Matthew Dale, Katherine Watson, Tashia Watson, Devon Watson, Jonathan Dale, Hannah Parlin, Taylor Watson, Lauren Watson, Hallee Parlin, Brielle Watson, and Brandon Watson, sister in law, Freda Lycett and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would like to offer special thanks to all the caregivers that helped Nana and allowed her to stay at her home. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield, Maine. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Brown Memorial United Methodist Church at 36 Church St., Clinton, Maine. Burial will be at Greenlawn Rest Cemetery, Clinton, Maine. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Brown Memorial United Methodist Church in Clinton, C/O John Whitten, 12 McNally Road, Clinton, Maine 04927.