Obituary of Edward R. Watson

Edward R. Watson, 72, of Fairfield Township passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. The son of the late Edward F. Bragg amd Daisey M. Watson, he was born in Philadelphia and was the husband of the late Roberta Anthony Watson. He had lived in Fairfield Township for the past 15 years and had resided in Bridgeton prior to that. Before his retirement, Edward had been employed with J.G. Finneran Assocaites in Vineland. Prior to that he had worked for the Air Tight Co. in Vineland and the former P.J. Ritter Co. and Hunt Foods Co. in Bridgeton. He had also served as a memer of the Army National Guard. Surviving are three children; Stephanie L. Watson of Fairfield Twp., Niclole Bonner of Port Norris and Brendan Watson of Deerfield Twp; three siblings, Barbara Bragg of Fairfield twp., Catherine Perry of FL and Conell Bragg of Vineland along with 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Private memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family at the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, Upper Deerfield Township. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com. Due to the current health situation we ask that all who attend maintain social distancing. If you are feeling ill or are of advanced age we ask that you please consider your own health and the health of those in our community before attendance. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.