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Submitted by masterfunerald… on Sun, 05/08/2022 - 03:36:PM

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Edward Watson in Ottawa.  Son of the late Gerald and the late Jacqueline Watson.  He died suddenly on May 4th, 2022, at the age of 63 at the Ottawa Civic Hospital.  He leaves behind his wife of 31 years, Cathy Vautour, and his son, Sean. Loving brother to Brenda and Bruce.  He will be greatly missed by his aunt Pearl and uncle Bob in Nova Scotia, extended family, and many friends.  Born in Kingston, ON while his father was stationed at the military base.  The family moved east to Halifax and then West to British Columbia in Victoria.  He spent some of his teenage years in Comox and then began working for the Coast Guard at the age of 17.  During summers he planted trees in Northern B.C. to pay for his studies at the University of Victoria.  In 1983 he joined the military and began his career in the Navy.  After 2 years on ships, he chose to join the Airforce as an intelligence officer, where he remained until his retirement from the military.  During his stay in Chatham, New Brunswick he met his future spouse, Cathy, who followed him to Winnipeg, Manitoba.  As with many military families they moved regularly, until they ended up in Ottawa where he retired from a 28 year career in the military.  Soon after, he went to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) which proved challenging but enjoyable work for him.  The job brought him to many places all over the world, Vienna most frequently.  He continued to travel with his wife after he retired from the CNSC.  Never one to remain idle, he sought employment in the private sector.

Brian was a principled man who was generous with his time.  His family always came first, and his career second.  Staying busy with his wife and son was a strong priority, whether it be walking together, fishing, or camping. He took care to spend extensive time with his close relations, maintaining the lifelong bonds that sustained him. In his wake he leaves behind an enduring impression of the love he felt for those he held dear.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 13 at 1:00 p.m. in the Sacred Space at Beechwood Cemetery (280 Beechwood Ave.).  The family will receive condolences from 12:00 p.m. until time of the service. Interment will be later.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation www.ottawacancer.ca or a charity of your choice.

 

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/10/2022 - 10:37:AM

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Vaughn Cosman

Brian and I worked together many years ago, in the RCAF. We'd just renewed our acquaintance only recently and I very much looked forward to working with him once more. My heart and thoughts go out to those he has left behind: he was a gentleman.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/10/2022 - 10:44:AM

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Marc Fricker

I only got to know Brian a few short weeks ago, but he was an excellent individual. Easy to work with and for. He'll be sorely missed on the SSCL team.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/10/2022 - 10:51:AM

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Joseph Vautour

My sincere condolences. It seems unimaginable and unbelievable. He was a good man with a kind heart and will be missed by many.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/10/2022 - 11:35:AM

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Doug Bugeaud

My condolences to the family on the loss of Brian. He was a good person to work with. he will be missed.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/10/2022 - 11:45:AM

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Rosanne Canzanella

I am so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your husband. I am thinking of you and your family. So are my co-workers at the Centre.
Take care.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/10/2022 - 12:19:PM

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Raphael Duguay

Brian was a kind and good man, a fun and pleasant colleague and friend. My sincere condolences. All my sympathies to Brian's family and friends. We took the bus together from Orleans to go to work and I worked several years with Brian in NSD before he retired. I remember how dedicated and passionate he was about everything. Brave, honest and loyal.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/10/2022 - 12:40:PM

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Rick Harvie

Sincere condolences to you all for this terrible loss. Brian was a genuinely kind person and a true professional. I feel blessed to have known him as a colleague and a friend. He will be greatly missed.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/10/2022 - 12:56:PM

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Bill MacLean

Words cannot express how shocked I was when I saw this. Brian was someone who always made time for others. He was a great leader and friend who will be missed by all that knew him. To his family - I am so sorry for your loss- we were all lucky to have shared time with Brian.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/10/2022 - 02:18:PM

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Steve Maddison

I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the Watson family. Brian was a kind, cheerful comrade who always left me with a smile on my face when we met. He will be sorely missed by the Intelligence world and at the CMIA.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/10/2022 - 02:51:PM

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Colette Papineau

Mes sincères sympathies, Kathy. Perdre son conjoint à un si jeune âge est très difficile. Mes pensées sont avec toi durant ces temps de deuil.

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