James “Jim” C. Watson, 86, of Westport, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, July 28, 2023 with his family by his side. He was the husband of Nancy J. (McCormick) Watson, they were married for 61 years.
Jim was born in Burt, MI son of the late George and Olga (Block) Watson and resided in Westport for over 30 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Jim worked as an engineer at Nissen Baking Company before building his own international company Baker Parts, Inc in New Bedford, MA. His hobbies included rebuilding old cars, watching the Detroit Tigers and playing pool and cards. Above all else, his greatest treasure was his family.
Jim is survived by his wife, Nancy, 3 children; Todd C. Watson and his wife Debbi of Little Compton, RI, Barry J. Watson and his wife Cissy of Plainwell, MI and Jill K. (Watson) Beltrami and her husband Marco of Malibu, CA; 3 sisters: Louise Small of MI, Margaret Kennelly of MI and Olga Crotty of CA; 7 grandchildren: Rebecca, Corinne, Cassandra, Coleman, Jared, Tristan and Hayden; 8 great grandchildren: Hunter, Baylor, Oliver, Ophelia, Eloise, Walker, Alora and Luis; along with many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late George Watson, Frank Watson and Daniel Watson.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.