Obituaries

SGT. MAJOR JOHN WILLIAM WATT, M.W.O.

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of a wonderful Husband, Father, Uncle, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Friend. Sgt. Major John William Watt, M.W.O. of Winnipeg, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021, at the age of 90, with his son John by his side.

John leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 39 years, Anna; his children Charles, Doug (Keiko), Ron, Sharon (Blaine), and John (Darlene); his stepsons Ken (Lynn), Sheldon (Richelle) and Kelly (Wendy) and their families. John will be sorely missed by his many Grand and Great-Grandchildren, nieces and nephews and all of their families. John was predeceased by his parents, and siblings; two of his sons, Alexander and Donald; as well as their mother, his former wife, Teresa.

John was born in Timmins, Ontario to Robert and Janet Watt, on December 13^th, 1930. At the age of 17, he was dazzled by a recruiting poster picturing a Military Police Officer dressed in full uniform and riding a Harley. He immediately signed up for his ‘year and a half’ of adventure. During John’s service with the Canadian Armed Forces, he did two tours of duty in the Middle East, he earned his Jump Wings as a Parachutist, served multiple postings, and spent many years as an M.P. in the Special Investigations Unit. John finally retired in 1979, after 32 years of service, as a Master Warrant Officer, achieving the appointment of Sergeant Major of his unit. After retirement from the Military, John continued to work as head of security for Versatile for 10 years and pursued his passion for the great outdoors.

All his life John loved every moment outdoors, going on many canoeing, camping, and fishing trips with his children over the years. After retirement, he could spend more time at it, so he guided fishermen, and trapped, for several seasons with his dear friend Corky at his camp at Reed Lake. John and Anna also spent many weeks each year at Reed Lake fishing and enjoying the serenity of Northern Manitoba. He went on countless hunting and fishing trips, all year around, with Anna, his children, friends or on his own, right up until his 89^th year. The adventures for John and Anna also included 17 winters travelling together in the US and Mexico, as far south as Belize.

John loved to read just about anything, and particularly the daily newspaper, the comics, and Louis L’Amour novels about the old west. He loved to Cross Country Ski and did it most of his life for exercise. John had the greatest sense of humor too and would often joke about imaginary books he read with funny titles. John often chuckled mischievously about being retired longer than he had worked. He was a captivating storyteller and had a razor-sharp memory. He loved old-time music and Scottish bagpipes would always touch his soul.

Throughout his adventures, he also loved Anna very dearly, and she will surely have John, and his daily greeting, “Good Morning my Love”, forever in her heart.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Kidney Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

A private family memorial will be held at a future date.

Condolences may be sent to www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com