Dr. Edward J. Watson, Jr., 86 of West Chester, PA passed away on February 19, 2015.
Born in Endicott, NY in 1928, Edward was the son of the late Catherine (Kropp) and Edward J. Watson, Sr.
He graduated from Notre Dame with a Ph. D. in Chemistry and worked as an Organic Chemist with Wyeth Labs in West Chester for 21 years until his retirement in 1987.
He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara A. (Snow) Watson in 2012.
Edward was the loving father of Edward L. Watson of West Chester, Stephen L. Watson of Highlands, TX, Mary E. Cross of Las Vegas, NV, Alexandra P. Watson of West Chester and Katherine J. Vanderhoop of Edgartown, MA; dear grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; dear brother of Bernard Watson, Rosemary Peters, Carol Pizutti, Joseph Watson and Kenneth Watson.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday Eve, February 25, 2015 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 43 W. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335, 610-269-3080 and to his Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2015 at The Forks of Brandywine Church, 1648 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore, PA 19343. Interment Friday, February 27, 2015 at Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City, NY.
In lieu of Flowers contributions may be made to The Forks of Brandywine Church, 1648 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore, PA 19343.
Online condolences at www.donohuefuneralhome.com.
Funeral Service
Thursday, February 26, 2015 11:00 AM
Forks of the Brandywine Church
1648 Horseshoe Pike
Glenmoore
PA 19343
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