Lawrence E. Watson

    Watson, Lawrence E., 87, November 1, 2010.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.  Interment held in the Littleton Cemetery.
    HOULTON – Lawrence E. Watson 87, entered glory November 1, 2010. He was born July 2, 1923 in Littleton, the son of Ellery and Muriel (Nason) Watson.
    Lawrence attended Littleton schools and was a graduate of Ricker Classical Institute. He served as a radio mechanic in the Army Air Corp during World War II serving in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe, earning several decorations and citations. After the war he came home to became the 3rd generation artesian well driller and for 37 years was the owner/operator of Watson Well Drilling until retiring in 1982. Lawrence was an avid fisherman and enjoyed times with family and friends.
    He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Julia (Brooker) Watson; his children Jeanne Rose, James L. and Rondise Watson, Oral and Heidi Watson; six grand-children LaDericka and Arthur Sewell, Lezley and Brian Sturtevant, Amber and Derek Hines, James D. and Erin Watson, Lindsey Longstaff and Kathryn Watson; thirteen great-grandchildren; his beloved sister Ruth Williams; many cherished nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his dear sister Iola Kneeland.
    Friends called at the Dunn Funeral Home Thursday 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Robertson officiating. Interment was in the Littleton Cemetery. Gifts may be made in Lawrence’s memory to the Greater Houlton Christian Academy, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, 04730.