Cathy Watson

Cathy Watson of Chatham passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2025 after a lengthy battle with multiple myeloma.

Born September 9, 1952 to Ernest and Verda Holdaway (Smith).  Married to Robert Watson in 1978 which resulted in two wonderful sons, Jeffrey (2016) (Lindsay) of Ridgetown and Paul (Yijun) of Calgary.  Blessed with four grandchildren Ethan, Kellen, Jaden and Kendall.  Cathy is also survived by her brother Howard Holdaway (Tina) and nephew Beven; step-daughter Felicia of Edmonton and step-grandchildren Kirk and Ashley Crow.

Caring for others started early in her life.  She babysat neighborhood children and watched over grandparents while at the end of life with their cancer battles.  Cathy began her career at Southwestern Regional Centre in 1974 treating the residents as her second family.

Cathy lived in Morpeth, Ontario for many years and was known as a Master Chef and Baker.  Her butter tarts, apple pie, chili sauce and salsa were second to none.  The children of Morpeth enjoyed her caramel popcorn balls each year on Halloween.

The family would like to thank the many healthcare workers that cared for Cathy throughout her battle with cancer.  Special thanks to the nurses of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Dialysis Unit.

Cremation has taken place.  Family and friends will grieve privately, but when the sun is shining down one summer day her ashes will be placed on the hill in Morpeth.