 1924 - 2010 (85 years)
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| Name |
Margaret Isabel Pearl "Isabel" WATSON [1] |
| Nickname |
Isabel |
| Born |
13 May 1924 |
Kola, Manitoba, Canada  [1] |
| Gender |
Female |
| Died |
24 Mar 2010 |
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada [1, 2] |
- (Living names removed) COTTON: The death of M. Isabel (née Watson) occurred peacefully at her residence, Fairview Home, on March 24, 2010, at the age of 85 years. Isabel was born May 13, 1924 and was the youngest child of Thomas and Pearl WATSON of the Kola district, Virden, Manitoba. She was educated in a one room schoolhouse in Kola and attended Elkhorn School for one year, before moving to Brandon in 1944. She worked at the YWCA during the day and attended Wheat City Business College in the evening. She was employed at Canada Customs until 1949. On October 29, 1949 she married G.W. (Bill) COTTON and made their home on Richmond Avenue. They enjoyed camping and had many enjoyable times at their cabin at Clear Lake. She worked part time at Thomas Ryles Jewelry store, and was a member of Knox United Church holding various positions within the Church, and the A.C.T. Ladies Auxiliary. Isabel was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed life to its fullest. She was predeceased by her loving husband Bill, parents Thomas and Pearl, brothers Harold, Henry, Tom, Robin (Reta), John (Margaret). Isabel will be always remembered for her genuine smile and her love of family. She was respected by everyone who knew her. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, oil painting, music and dance, all of which family members were able to enjoy. As she tended her garden her love of flowers was evident every year. She took pride in everything she accomplished. The Funeral Service was held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. David Cathcart of Knox United Church officiating. Interment was in Rosewood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society, Suite105-386 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3R6.
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| Buried |
30 Mar 2010 |
Rosewood Memorial, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada [1, 2] |
| Person ID |
I7587 |
Nosworthy |
| Last Modified |
18 Oct 2011 |
| Father |
Thomas Clarke WATSON, b. 1 Apr 1880, Coatham, Yorkshire, England , d. 6 Aug 1953, Virden, Manitoba, Canada (Age 73 years) |
| Mother |
Ella Pearl "Pearl" NORSWORTHY, b. 18 May 1884, Kola, Manitoba, Canada , d. 6 Mar 1946, Elkhorn, Manitoba, Canada (Age 61 years) |
| Married |
6 Dec 1905 |
Kola, Manitoba, Canada [3] |
- Thomas Clarke WATSON, of the District of Kola, Manitoba, Bachelor, and Ella Pearl NORSWORTHY of the same Parish and District, Spinster, married on the 6 December 1905, in Diocese of Ruperts Land. Married by Wm. Stocker, Incumbent, Church of Advent Kola. Witnesses: W. S. NORSWORTHY and Ella POWELL.
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| Photos |
 | Farm: T. C. Watson
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| Documents |
 | Marriage: Watson and Norsworthy
Thomas Clarke Watson and Ella Pearl Norsworthy married 6 December 1905. |
| Family ID |
F1951 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family |
George William "Bill" COTTON, b. 22 Dec 1920, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada , d. 23 Oct 1984, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada (Age 63 years) |
| Married |
29 Oct 1949 |
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada [1] |
| Children |
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| Photos |
 | Marriage: Cotton and Watson
Bill Cotton and Isabel Watson married 29 October 1949. |
| Last Modified |
13 Jan 2021 |
| Family ID |
F1959 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Photos |
 | Norsworthy family
L-R: Hettie Belle (Grant) Norsworthy; Grant Norsworthy; Ella Pearl (Norsworthy) Watson; Jessie Hunt; Margaret (Montgomery) Norsworthy; baby Isabel Watson; Robin Watson. |
 | Watson family
L-R: Thomas, Isabel, Henry, Thomas Clarke, John, Harold, Robin, and Ella Pearl sitting. |
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| Sources |
- [S676] Personal communication.
- [S11] Obituary/Death or Funeral notice.
- [S490] Marriage Certificate.
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