My great grandfather and Paul's father were brothers. Paul and his son David (and perhaps other family) visited us here on the West Coast 50 odd years ago and I remember his son David put me on his shoulders and carried me around. Later we would go for a walk on Victoria's breakwater. Paul visited us again about 30 years ago. He said he was afraid of flying, so he drove here from Ontario. I found this amusing because I think he was an aircraft engineer. He met my newish girlfriend Donna (now my wife) and dubbed her "Pocket Venus" because of her small size. We were moving to a larger apartment on the floor below and he insisted on helping, even though he was in his 60's at the time. We sent each other Christmas cards and shared a very occasional phone call up until last year. Very sorry he's gone. He was a gentleman.

I have fond memories of his visit here  and of knowing Paul and Frances and babysitting David. We kept in touch by phone and letter. I will miss my cousin.

Judith McWilliam-Bourke
Victoria, BC 250-385-3529

Our sincere condolences Barb to you and your family. May you find peace in your pain and comfort in your grief. 

Dear Barb, Ross, Ralphe and family. I too have memories of your Dad’s Yukon visits (including a certain wedding at my place)  and visiting him at the house in Toronto .  I remember him as a kind and gentle man full of love and pride for you all. Thoughts are with you this week as you remember him. Big Hugs Anne Leckie

Dear Barby, Ralph, Ross and David,  We fondly remember your Dad on his visits to Mayo.  I remember long, lingering summer evenings of good food, fun conversations, and sing-a-longs.  He and your Mom touched our lives in lovely ways and and our memories of them remain strong.  We send our sympathies  with love and hugs across the miles ,   Jim and Shann Carmichael

Dear Barbie and David,
It was with great sadness that I read about the death of your father.  He was a wonderful man and I have fond memories of him buying us ginger wine to go with Frances' fine cooking when Isobel and I would go over to practice a puppet show.  I think we spent more time eating and drinking than we did practicing but we all had a lot of fun.  He was a fund of knowledge about most things particularly his passion for music.  I so enjoyed the company of your mom and dad and I know you will miss him greatly.  At the moment I am my mother's main caregiver as she is being treated for a rare cancer of the skin, and she has the sun downing syndrome that goes with mid level memory loss.  She worked with Frances too in the early days and knew her creative spirit.  Paul was her biggest supporter.  Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the service though I would dearly love to.  I think you will find great comfort and strength from the service and those who surround you.  I wish you both peace and love as you feel your loss. 
With great affection, Janet 

I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing.  He was a cousin of mine on the Watton tree.  He helped me a great deal with family knowledge while I was researching the family  history.  He and Francis met us at the airport in Toronto and had us over to their hone for a visit.  Our sincere condolences to David, Barbara and other family members.

Kathy and Wally Kashuba

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Sydney Paul Watton

16 March, 1930 – 15 January, 2023

Giffen-Mack and Trull Funeral Home

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