

Leona was born on January 15, 1943 in Plainfield, NJ, and she was the daughter of the late Muriel (Townley) and John E. Watson. Leona was raised in Kearny, NJ and was a graduate of St. Cecilia’s High School. She was a resident of Willingboro before moving to Manchester 3 years ago. Leona retired from her accounting position with NJ American Water Company of Haddon Heights, NJ. Grandmother of the late Ellie Ruth Nigro; and sister of the late Gerald Watson, Thomas Watson and Janet Dufour; she is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Eric Falborn, Jr.; a son, Eric John Falborn; two daughters, Stephanie Masiuk and her husband Alex of Burlington, NJ and Kristen Nigro and her husband Todd of Peachtree City, GA; three sisters, Sheila Chieco, Michele Johanson, Theresa Juliano; seven brothers, John, Paul, Daniel, Dennis, Stephen, David and Kevin Watson; four grandsons, Stefan and Andrew Masiuk and Tyler and Jake Nigro; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, January 7, 2016, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home of Manchester, 3010 Ridgeway Rd., Manchester, NJ 08759. Her funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016 in the Church of St. John, 619 Chestnut St., Lakehurst, NJ 08733. A private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ellie’s Way by visiting www.elliesway.org A facebook page has been created for Leona which can be accessed at www.facebook.com/groups/leonafalborn and for further information or to post a tribute online, please visit www.andersoncampbellmanchester.com
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