Edward “Eddie” Delano Watts, 75, of Union, passed away peacefully at his home on July 29 with his loving wife Joanne and his sister Lorraine by his side. He was born to Francis E. Watts and Genevieve E. (Jameson) Watts on Feb. 19, 1940 in Union.
Eddie grew up in Union and at a very young age worked in the woods to help support the family. He attended Waldoboro High School. After high school, he joined the Navy. In 1962 he met and married the love of his life, Joanne, and later they started a family.
Over his lifetime, Eddie worked as a quarry worker in the Union Lime Quarry and Hockings Granite Quarry, in Clark’s Island, later moving to Vermont and working at Barre Granite for many years. He returned to Maine to work at Bath Iron Works, and for the City of Bath as the supervisor of the Parks and Cemeteries Division from which he retired.
Eddie loved gardening in preparation for winter. He even had his own little apiary for 20 years, giving extra honey and harvest to family and friends.
He was free hearted, honest, decent, kind with an infectious smile who loved his family deeply. He offered to help all those he could. He loved his grandsons with everything he had. They loved helping “Grampaw” bring in wood for the winter and the harvest. They were always looking to learn from him. He would tell them which tree the wood came from, as they were stacking the wood and taught them to use tools safely. He enjoyed watching the boys play their sports. Eddie was happy to hear from Jeanna everyday knowing they were safe and okay. He eyes would light up whenever Jeanna and her boys would come to visit.
He enjoyed the newspaper to keep up with current events, always reading aloud. Never was he afraid to discuss politics and his beliefs. He was always finding new recipes for Joanne to try, boasting she is a “great cook.” He looked forward to the Union Fair and enjoyed listening to classic country music.
He loved his little white dog “Cuddles” and she loved him too. She would greet him with a wagging tail and little affectionate noises.
He enjoyed visiting relatives in Prince Edward Island where his beloved grandfather was born, whom he loved dearly and who had taught him so much.
Eddie was predeceased by his son, Todd Edward Watts; and father, Francis E. Watts.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joanne (Pottle) Watts of Union; daughter, Jeanna Marie; grandsons, Dylan and Nathan, all of Bath; Genevieve Butler of Brewer; sisters, Lorraine of Waldoboro and Johanne; and brothers Vinal, Frank, Ben, and Weston.
A private celebration of Eddie’s life will be held at later date.
To share condolences for Eddie, please visit his Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
