Betty Ann Watson

Betty was born February 3, 1946 in Fitchburg, MA, the daughter of the late Roger and Clarice (Weatherbee) Reid.

She married Ronald E. Watson December 16, 1967 at Highland Baptist Church in Fitchburg, MA. He survives her.

She had worked for several years at the Wachusett Potato Chip Company while her husband served in Vietnam. She then worked as a housekeeper at the Navy Lodge for over 10 years.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Norwich. She was an avid bowler who loved to knit and especially loved to color. She really enjoyed teaching and beating her grandchildren at UNO.

In addition to her husband Ronald of 52 years, she is survived by her daughters Vickki Page of Norwich, Lora Ann Watson of Norwich, by her brothers Roger and Robert Reid, by her grandchildren Desiree Watson and Davon Watson and Edwards Page III and Gabriella Page, and by her great grandchildren Arianna Watson McAlister, Jeremiah and Kavion Jackson.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Fredrick Reid and her sister Joyce Chassion.

A funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Norwich, on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 4 pm. Calling hours will be held two hours prior from 2 pm until the time of the funeral service.

Burial in the CT State Veterans Cemetery, Bow Ln. Middletown, CT, will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Betty Ann’s memory may be made to the American Cancer

Society or to the First Baptist Church of Norwich.

To leave a message of condolence for Betty’s family, please visit her memorial at www.labenskifuneralhome.com.