Robert 'Bob'Wayne Watson '72

DUDLEY, Mass. - Robert 'Bob'Wayne Watson, 57, of Dudley, Mass., beloved husband of Robin Otto Watson and devoted father of Kaitlin Joy Watson, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, after a long courageous battle with adenocarcinoma, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester with his wife and daughter at his side.

Born in Abington, Pa., Nov. 11, 1954, son of the late Joseph R. and Edith Werler Watson, he had been a resident of Dudley since 1985. Bob and Robin were married Oct. 24, 1987, and had an early celebration of their 25th anniversary. Their daughter Kaitlin was the joy of his life. He was immensely proud of the young lady she is. Bob graduated from Bensalem High School, Cornwells Heights, Pa. in 1972, where he lettered in six varsity sports. Known as Marcus, he had a strong interest in medicine and was an EMT many years ago. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in November 1972. After basic training in Jacksonville, Fla., he was trained as an Electronics Technician (RADAR) in Great Lakes, Ill. He served aboard the U.S.S. Pawcatuck (AO-108) in the Engineering Department in the Mediterranean arena. He finished his service aboard the U.S.S. Myles C. Fox DD-829. Bob graduated Summa Cum Laude from Worcester State College in 1993 with a bachelor of science degree in physical science. Bob was employed at STATSChipPAC, Southborough, Mass., in sales at the time of his passing. Previously he held various semiconductor engineering and sales positions at UTAC (Singapore), ASAT (Hong Kong), and Digital Equipment Corporation. Bob had a unique sense of humor that he shared with Kaitlin. His work ethic was extraordinary. He was passionate about politics, finance and investing, golf, the Red Sox, and the Patriots. Most of all, he loved traveling with his family to Turks and Caicos, Los Cabos, California, Arizona, and Florida.

Besides his wife and daughter, Bob is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and Robert Monts, of Willow Grove, Pa.; his brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Barbara (Barbie) Watson, of Leonardtown, Md.; his niece's family, Jennifer and Steven Cairns and their children, Ryan and Natalie, of Schwenksville, Pa.; his niece's family, Susan and Andre Depue and their son, Nathan, of Furlong, Pa.; his aunt Hazel and uncle Alred, of Waldport, Ore.; and his father-in-law, Robert (Bob) Otto, of Yalesville, Conn.