PARISHVILLE - William E. Watson, 74, a resident of 20 Barton Street, Parishville, NY, known to family and friends as Bill, will have no formal services at his request. Mr. Watson passed away Saturday morning, October 31, 2026 at Massena Memorial hospital where he spent his last days surrounded by family.
William is survived by his wife Cindy Watson of Ogdensburg, NY and his two children, Son, BJ Watson and his partner Amber Adams of Canton, NY; Daughter, Amy Watson and her partner Eric Sawyer along with three grandchildren, Khloie, Maria and AJ of Black River NY; two sisters, Debbie Graves, Elizabeth and her husband Charles Stanley, as well as several nieces and nephews. William was pre-deceased by his parents Wilbur and Betty along with a sister, Calista Sochia.
Born in Potsdam, NY on November 15, 1951, to the late Wilbur and Betty Watson, he was married to Cindy Barney in 1980, with whom he had two children. Bill was an accomplished mechanic, working for various garages throughout his career. He had the ability to fix and build anything.
Bill enjoyed collecting radios, working on his computer, and spending time outside on his golf cart or fishing. He was very technologically savvy and was known by many as the person to call when something wasn’t working right.
Memorial donations in Bill’s memory can be made to Parishville Fire and Rescue. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com
The Buck Funeral Home is serving the family of William E. Watson.