Peacefully at Brampton Civic Hospital, on Saturday, July 20, 2013, Dr. David Brenig Christopher Watkins of Caledon East, in his 88th year, beloved husband for 62 years of the late Rosemary Watkins (2012). Loving father of Lianne and Anthony Peter, Bolton; Christopher and Daisy Watkins, Los Angeles, California. Cherished grandfather of Geoffrey, Daniel, Chelsea and Justin Peter; and Joshua Watkins. Dear brother of Richard and Nell Watkins of Wales. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephew Bethan, DeDe and Garon. Dr. Watkins was a graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland (1961). He completed his internship 1961 – 1962 at the Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario. Dr. Watkins’ profession included a rotating family practice residency at the University of Toronto 1962 – 1963; Peel Memorial Hospital, Brampton, Family Practice and Anesthesia 1964-1970; Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina Resident – Anesthesia 1970 – 1973; Beaufort Memorial Hospital – Beaufort, South Carolina – Chief of Anesthesia, Director of Respiratory Therapy 1973 – 1984; Member of Medical Advisory Committee – Beaufort Memorial Hospital, South Carolina 1975 – 1979; Chief of Staff – Beaufort Memorial Hospital 1978-1979; W.C.B. – November 1984, Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, January 1985 – 2001; President Downsview Medical Staff Association 1986 – 1987 and G.P. Psychotherapy at the Bramalea Health Centre two days a week. The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Thursday, July 25 from one o’clock until time of memorial service in the chapel at 2 o’clock. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Brian Thicke
Good bye David.And my condolences to all who grieve. You were a good guy, a good friend and a good doctor. I recall you introduced the “codes” for medical emergencies at Peel Memorial. You had a ready smile, and a friendly wave, and I,m hurting Brian
Terence and Margaret Davies
Lianne and Christopher, as you know we first met your parents some fifty years ago in Newport, South Wales. Later, we had many happy times together, particularly when our families lived close to each other in Charleston, South Carolina. Although we have been apart for many years, you all remain in our thoughts and fondest memories. We will miss your father – as we have missed your mother since her passing last year.
Susan Kaufmann
Dr. Watkins you were a wonderful kind sole and a pleasure to work for at the Bramalea Health Centre. My condolensces to your family. You will be missed and remembered well.
Susan Kaufmann
William J. Cook
We are very sorry to learn of your loss. You were all dear friends to us when you lived in Beaufort, South Carolina. Please know that you and David are in our thoughts. Will & Cynthia Cook, Beaufort, SC
maureen kowal
I am very sorry to her of your dad’s passing, he went to our church Christ Church Bolton, Anglican but when I met him it was mostly from the store, he had such a sense of humour and always had me in stitches, he would come into the store and say Maureen, what trouble are you getting yourself into now and then crack a devilish smile and I would say see you in church then and he say thats right better be there and crack a smile again. Truely I shall miss his voice, his smile, his wit.
May you be comforted by God’s love and peace I pray
Ruth May
My sympathy to all the family in the passing of David. We will miss him here at Christ Church Bolton. May your memories be a comfort to you, and please know that you are in our prayers.
Ruth at Christ Church Bolton
Jim and Carmelette Simonds
Chris we are so saddened to hear of your Dad’s
passing . We enjoyed meeting both he and his wife
your Mom.. May they both rest in Peace.
Jim and Carmelette Simonds
Daisy Watkins
I wish I could be there for all of you. You are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Your DAD was special and sure made an impression on me when I first met him. He will be missed on this earth but will be joining “MOM” in heaven.
Much Love…Daisy, Bob, Pennie & Mardi 🙁
Myrna and Alvin Mack
Chris so sorry for your loss. I to just lost my mother this year and my dad only nine months before that. The heart is grieving and then has to grieve all over again. You have a strong support around you so please lean on them. Miss you two wish we were closer to give thosr big hugs. Our love to you both. It’s one day at a time to start that’s all you need to focus on now xoxo
Charisse Lain
Our deepest sympathies to the family. David, thanks for giving me my nickname “Syd”. You were a kind man, and very funny. I’m glad I got to meet you, even if it was such a short time. My family and I will be praying for those you leave behind.
vince caltabiano
Although I never met Dr. Watkins I share a bond with his son Christopher that cannot be understated. My deepest sympathies to all the Watkins’ for the loss of a good man and doctor that will be missed by all.
God Bless the Watkins family and may David find comfort and joy in being reunited with Mom.
Much Love
Vince
Lloyd R. Bittle
Many happy Su8nday mornings spent in your company, David.
You will be missed as having moved from Bolton I have missed being with you on Sunday mornings.
To your family my sincerest ” Sad to hear”!
I know in his new role he will be kept busy.
God bless, Lloyd
Evelyn Abad Sobremonte & Robert Lilley
On behalf of our children Daisy, Charisse, & Lee (including our grandkids), I would like to send my sincere condolences to David’s family and close relatives.
David is finally at peace from this temporary world, and will be with Rosemary in the next. What a lovely ending!
From both of us: Evelyn & Robert
Evelyn Abad Sobremonte & Robert Lilley
Our sincere sympathy to David’s family and prayers for David.
David has now left this temporary world, and will be with his beloved Rosemary in the next life. What a wonderful ending!
Evelyn & Robert
Evelyn Abad Sobremonte & Robert Lilley
Our most sincere sympathy goes to David’s family, especially to Lianne and Chris. We remember your dad in our prayers.
David has left this temporary existence and will finally be with his beloved Rosemary for eternity. What a wonderful ending!
Evelyn & Robert
Evelyn Abad Sobremonte & Robert Lilley
Our most sincere sympathy for David’s family especially to Lianne and Chris. We will remember David in our prayers and that eternal rest be granted unto him.
David has left this temporary world, and will finally join Rosemary in the next life. What a wonderful ending!
Sincere wishes from Evelyn & Robert
Christopher Moray Watkins
The one thing I learned from my father is his “bedside” manners how to treat people. I learned to treat everyone with respect. As I made rounds with him I saw people pass and save peoples lives. But the one thing that always stood out was how he treated everybody. He was a wonderful physician and always took care of his patients. He taught me the value of how to treat others. For that I thank you because I wouldn’t have the friends I have right now if not for the lessons you taught me. Shame you did not learn how to drive a boat ha ha. Thank you for taking me in to your family and treating me like your own. Thank you for everything! All my love-“D U Christopher”
John Garry
I saw David’s obituary in The Canadian Medical Journal this week and it brought back memories of our time in Dublin as medical students at the Royal College of Surgeons. I always liked him; particularly his enthusiasm for boat racing on the Liffey. He spent a lot of time teaching us how to row (8s) in a coordinated way! I can still hear him urging us on.
John Garry