John William "Trip" Watson

1872 - 1945  (73 years)

• Name	John William "Trip" Watson
  Born	17 May 1872	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  Gender	Male
  Residence	1881	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	C. Presbyterian
  Occupation	1901	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Iron Machinist
  Occupation	1911	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Assistant - post office
  Residence	1911	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Presbyterian
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-57802
  Died	14 Jul 1945	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  Buried	16 Jul 1945	Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  Person ID	I57802	Generations
  Last Modified	25 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	John George Watson,   b. 21 Aug 1847, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 11 Oct 1918, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 71 years)
  Mother	Margaret Boyd Hall,   b. 29 Jan 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 22 Dec 1928, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 79 years)
  Married	9 May 1871	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7, 8]
  Family ID	F14922	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Postmaster Watson Passes Death Came Without Warning to J. W. Watson, While at Work Saturday Afternoon The citizens of the village and community were shocked on Saturday afternoon to learn of the sudden death, about 3o'clock, of Ayr's postmaster, John William Watson. Mr. Watson had been feeling unwell after the dinner hour, and mentioned to several persons that he was suffering from pain in the region of the heart. He later went to consult his doctor and then returned to the post office. A short time afterward, while working at his desk, he suddenly collapsed. Medical aid was summoned by his assistant, Miss Jean Keith, who was working in the office, but to no avail. Mr., Watson, known to many of his friends as "Trip", was born in Ayr 73 years ago, being the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John George Watson. He was the last member of his family, and unmarried. Appointed Postmaster in 1918 He was appointed Postmaster of Ayr in 1918, upon the death of his father, John George Watson, who held the position for many years previously. Mr., Watson made an ideal postmaster and the Ayr office was considered one of the most efficient in this Postal District. Receiving his early education here, he attended Woodstock College and Toronto University. He worked for a number of years with the Dominion Bridge Company, Winnipeg. After returning to Ayr, he was employed on the office staff of the John Watson Mfg. Co. before going to the post office. A Lover of Sports. Mr. Watson was a lover of sports and in his early days was a lacrosse and football player of note. He was also an enthusiastic bowler and keen curler. For many years he was secretary-treasurer of the Ayr Union Curling Club and also held the office of president for the customary term. In the old days, when the village was served by a first-class band, he played one of bass instruments. He was also an excellent piano player. Was Widely Known. The people of the community will miss Mr. Watson. He was known to many persons throughout the province, by whom he was highly esteemed for his kindly personality and helpful disposition. In particular, the people of the business section will miss his familiar figure. They will miss his cheery greeting and quiet jokes. His place in the community will be hard to fill. It was fitting that he should be called to the Great Beyond while on duty in the office where he had served the public so faithfully. The Funeral. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from the residence of his aunt, Miss M. U. Watson, and, as a mark of respect, the business places of the village were closed from 2 o'clock to 3.30 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Currie, who paid fitting tribute to the many fine qualities of the late Mr. Watson. There was a large attendance and numerous expressions of sympathy were heard. The pallbearers were: Morton Guthrie, Wm. G. Hall, A. Wyllie Watson., J. T. Gillies, James H. Lovett, Toronto, and C. C. Hill, Welland . The Ayr News Jul 19 1945 pg 1

  
  

• Sources

  [S326] Ayr (Village) A Page 4. [S57] . John William Watson Born: 17 May 1872 County: Waterloo Father: John George Watson Mother: Margaret Boyd Hall [S205] North Div. 2 Page 78. [S1282] p 9. [S57] . Name: John William Watson Date of Birth: 17 May 1872 Gender: Male Birth Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Father's name: John George Watson Mother's name: Margaret Boyd Hall [S367] . [Front-Northeast] Mary Urie/ wife of/ John Watson/ died Apl. 5th 1851/ aged 24 Yrs./ Elizabeth Dolman Watson/ died Oct. 29th 1944/ aged 78 years/ Mary Urie Watson/ died Sept. 13th 1950/ aged 84 years/ Alfred Edward Watson/ died Feb. 26th 1943/ aged 83 years/ Jennie Wyllie/ Wife of/ Alfred E. Watson/ Died June 19th 1898/ Aged 35 Years/ Helena Alma Quance/ Wife of/ A. Wyllie Watson/ Died July 31st 1949. [Left-Southwest] John Watson/ born at/ Glasgow, Scotland/ June 12th 1820,/ died/ Dec. 14th 1903,/ aged 83 years, 6 Mos./ Elizabeth Ann Dolman/ wife of John Watson/ died Sep. 12th 1866;/ aged 37 Yrs./ H. McKallor/ wife of/ John Watson/ died July 26th 1888/ aged 61 Yrs./ William Dolman Watson/ Died April 15, 1907/ Aged 54 Y'rs./ Jessie Murray Watson/ died March 23, 1947/ aged 89 years/ Watson [Back-Southeast] Children of John Watson/ Robert/ died Jan. 13th 1860/ aged 5 Yrs. & 5 Mos./ Anna Maria/ died Jan. 19th 1860/ aged 2 Yrs./ Charles Jerome/ died Aug. 24th 1869/ aged 11 Mos. & 17 Dys./ James Hillman/ died Nov. 3rd 1874/ aged 18 Yrs. & 9 Mos./ Margaret/ Sister of John Watson/ Died May 19th 1873/ Aged 45 Yrs./ Emily B. U. Watson/ Wife of/ Charles F. Bryant/ Died May 23rd 1888/ Aged 25 Years. [Right-Northwest] Sara Margaret Watson/ died Jan. 13, 1988/ aged 91 years/ Alfred Wyllie Watson/ died Sept. 20, 1965/ aged 68 years/ Daisy Ellen Watson/ only daughter of/ Margaret and John G. Watson/ died Feb. 18th 1901/ aged 23 years/ John William Watson/ only son of/ Margaret and John G. Watson/ Died July 14th 1945/ Aged 73 Years/ John George Watson/ Died Oct. 11th 1918/ Aged 71 Years/ Margaret Boyd Hall/ Wife of/ John G. Watson/ Died Dec. 22, 1928/ in Her 80th Year. [S4] . John George Watson Born: Canada Age: 23 Father: John Watson Mother: Mary Wise Born: abt 1848 Spouse: Margaret Hall Age: 22 born: Canada Father: William Hall Mother: Ellen McCulam married 9 May 1871 married: Waterloo [S4] . Name: Margaret Hall Age: 22 Birth Date: abt 1849 Birth Place: Canada Marriage Date: 9 May 1871 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: William Hall Mother: Ellen McCulam Spouse: John George Watson Spouse's Age: 23 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1848 Spouse Birth Place: Canada Spouse Father: John Watson Spouse Mother: Mary Wise

  
  

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  Born - 17 May 1872 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - C. Presbyterian - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Iron Machinist - 1901 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Assistant - post office - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Presbyterian - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 14 Jul 1945 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - 16 Jul 1945 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth