Maxine A. Watson

Maxine A. Watson, 77 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Friday, October 30, 2015. Born in Detroit on March 16, 1938, she was the daughter of Howard and Ramunda (Bennett) Bell.

Maxine enjoyed being a mother, grandmother and homemaker. She loved spending her time with the loves of her life, her grandchildren. She also enjoyed fishing and bird watching.

Maxine married Ervin L. Watson on June 10, 1960. He preceded her in death on October 9, 2003. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Betty Bennett; a sister, Sharon Masella and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, James and Janice Miller.

Maxine is survived by her children, Randall (Darla) Watson of Fremont, IN, Tina Watson of Gaylord and Ervin Watson Jr. of Grayling and her former son-in-law, Tim Canfield of Roscommon; grandchildren, Scott, Sara, Michelle, Christopher, Aimee, Gavin, Timothy Jr.(Shelley), William, Joseph, Joshua and Michael; and great grandchildren, Jaylan, Jazman and Greg Jr. She is also survived by her nephew and nieces that she helped raise, James Ryan, Barbara Cudia, Maxine (Mark) McIlhagga and Sherri (Tom) Ryan as well as many other nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service where the family will visit with friends beginning at12:00 noon.

Those who wish are asked to consider memorial contributions to the family. Please share your memories and personal messages with Maxine’s family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com