

Age 92, of Halifax and Mill Cove, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, passed away January 30, 2016.
Wilfred was born in Port Hood, Cape Breton on March 6, 1923 to Ernest Smith and Annie Bell (Fraser) Watts. Wilfred was predeceased by his beloved wife, Betty (Elizabeth Louise Murphy), brothers, Clarence, Levi and Melvin and sisters, Matilda and Mabel. He will be greatly missed by his daughters, Arlene Watts (Charles Cahill) and Gail Wilson (Barry) and his grandchildren Ryan (Erin Tancock) of Toronto, Ontario, Lauren (Adam Dekker) of Gilbert, Arizona and Aaron of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Wilfred served in World War II in the Royal Canadian Navy. After the war he was employed by Farmers Dairy, Halifax and the Federal Department of Fisheries as an inspection officer. Wilfred retired in 1978 at the age of 55 to focus on his family, his home, and his favourite hobby - gardening.
Interment has taken place at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Halifax. A celebration of Wilfred's life will take place at a future time. A special thank you from the family for the years of devoted service by daughter Arlene to her father.
Donations may be made in memoriam to Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation (https://dmrf.ca/ways-to-give/in-memorium-tribute/) directed to support The Maritime Brain Tissue Bank or by mail Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation, Attention: Maritime Brain Tissue Bank, 5850 College St. P.O. Box 15000 Halifax B3H 4R2
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