It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, who has now been reunited with his cherished wife, Gail Watts(nee Fitzpatrick) who predeceased him in 2007.
Paul Wesley Watts passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at the age of 76. He will be remembered as a kind and thoughtful man whose greatest joy in life was his family. A devoted husband, he carried Gail’s memory in his heart always, and we take comfort in knowing they are together once again.
Paul was also predeceased by his parents, Harold and Ivy and his siblings Gordie(Joyce), Rose(Bill), Shirley(Wallace), and Donna(Joe). In laws Thomas(Vivian) , and Kevin(Denise)(Sue).
He leaves behind a loving family who will miss him dearly, including his daughter Jennifer and her spouse Kevin. He was the proud grandfather of Kayla(Brandon), Kaitlin(Stephen), Brianna(Austin), Natasha(Myles) and Hunter(Taylor), and a beloved great-grandfather to Wyatt, Islah, Harper, Nixon, Delilah, Paislee, Beau, and Lincoln. He will be deeply missed by his surviving siblings, Geraldine(Charlie), Harold(Lois)his sister-in-law Colleen(Robert)and his many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Paul made many friendships throughout his life and was a respected and dedicated employee of S.C. Johnson Wax, where he spent all of his working years. His legacy of love, compassion, and devotion to family will live on in all who knew him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Family and friends will be received at Toll Funeral Home, 55 Charing Cross St. Brantford, ON. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 5pm–8pm.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11am in the funeral home chapel. A one-hour visitation will precede services commencing at 10am, and interment will follow at St. James Anglican Church Cemetery in Paris.
