Mayor Jim Watson's father dies at 91

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Mayor Jim Watson’s father, Beverley Watson, has died at age of 91.

Just this week the mayor and his father had enjoyed a lunch together at Lansdowne Park to celebrate his most recent birthday.

The mayor’s father died on Saturday afternoon.

Taking my Dad out to one of the great restaurants in Ottawa for his 91st birthday! With @nacgirl pic.twitter.com/RWD0nprRCL

— Jim Watson (@JimWatsonOttawa) June 8, 2016
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Condolences for the mayor have been pouring in on Twitter from Ottawans, including Ottawa Centre MP and Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna.

Very sorry to hear about the passing of your father, @JimWatsonOttawa and @nacgirl. My thoughts are with you and your family.

— Catherine McKenna (@cathmckenna) June 12, 2016
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There can be no bigger hole than the one left in the heart when a parent dies…my condolences to @JimWatsonOttawa and family.

— Andrew King (@twitandrewking) June 12, 2016
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@JimWatsonOttawa @nacgirl Jim and Jayne, please accept Julie and my sincere condolences on the passing of your dad.

— Greg Fergus (@GregFergus) June 12, 2016
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My condolences @JimWatsonOttawa – thinking of you.

— Danielle Allard (@daniellejallard) June 12, 2016
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@mrstbegin thanks

— Jim Watson (@JimWatsonOttawa) June 12, 2016
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Watson’s father’s death comes nearly a year and a half after the death of his mother, 84-year-old Frances Watson, who had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease.

Jim Watson’s parents, Frances and Bev Watson, celebrate their son Jim’s 10 years in politics in 2003.


Beverley Watson had lived long-term care facility in the Glebe, a residence he had shared with his late wife prior to her death.

The mayor will not be expected at City Hall over the next coming days, according to an email sent out to city councillors on Saturday.

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