Avis de décès de Thomas J. Watters

Thomas J. Watters -->Thomas J. Watters of Plymouth, formerly of Chicopee, died Dec. 8. He was the beloved husband of the late Rhoda (Baldrate) Watters. He was the loving stepfather of Tracy Baldrate of Plymouth, Eugene Baldrate of Palm Coast, Fla., and LeeAnn Josephine of Plymouth; beloved brother of Jacqueline Adams of Moline, Ill.; uncle of Sandra Vogel of South Laguna, Calif. Also survived by many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild. Born in Chicopee, Feb. 11, 1929, son of the late Ralph and Stella (Syzdek) Watters, he was educated in Chicopee schools and was a longtime resident of Chicopee and Ludlow before coming to Plymouth eight years ago. Tom served with the U.S. Navy and later in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War; he remained in active reserves until his retirement as a master sergeant. Tom was a longtime employee of Smith & Wesson working as a production foreman and repairs specialist. He was involved in activities at Plymouth Fitness and enjoyed reading military books and materials, an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. Funeral service Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Cartmell Funeral Home, 150 Court St., Plymouth. Visiting hours from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be private in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Memorial donations may be made to St. Judes Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. More info and online guest book, visit www.cartmellfuneralhome.com.