Predeceased by his wife Colleen, his father Adam Watts, his mother Nessie Watts (nee Lauder), his brothers Ivan and James, and his sister "Bibsy". Tufffy is survived by his sons Ansley (Jennifer) and Alton (Julie); his daughters Tracey, Molly and Corrine; his brothers Daniel, Buddy, Ronald and Peter; and by his sisters Juanita (Ed), Sharon, Sandra and Gal. He also leaves numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Tuffy also leaves the family that raised him: his late Aunty Margaret and late Uncle George Clutesi, his late cousin Edward John, and surviving cousins George Jr. (Chummy), Guy, Joy, Carol and Bonnie Clutesi.
Tuffy will be privately cremated according to his wishes. A celebration of his life will be hosted at the Hupacasath House of Gathering at a later date.
