Esther Mary McWatters (nee Kovacs)
March 20, 1935 - October 14, 2024
McWatters (nee Kovacs) – Esther Mary of Port Colborne passed away at Northland Pointe LTC on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the age of 89.
Esther is survived by her daughter Lynn Brazeau (Luke), daughter-in-law Luci McWatters, grandchildren Justin Brazeau (Prakaykul Khanproa), Leah McWatters-Wierzbicki (Alex), Emily Huneault (Ryan), and Jessica Baracetti (Michael), as well as her cherished great-grandchildren Hendrix, Rhodes, Mckenna, Claire, and Avery. She was predeceased by her husband Ed (2017), her son Tom (2018), and her parents Balint and Mary (Kish) Kovacs.
A lifelong resident of Port Colborne, Esther was an award-winning watercolor and palette knife artist and a proud member of the Port Colborne Art Club. Known for her beautiful florals, barn scenes, and waterfront landscapes, she was a fixture in the local art community. Esther was also active in the Port Colborne Golf and Country Club and the Port Colborne Curling Club. Adventurous at heart, she obtained her Private Aircraft Pilot’s Licence in 1958.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at Northland Pointe for the excellent care provided to Esther over the years.
The McWatters family will receive visitors at Davidson Funeral Home, 135 Clarence Street, Port Colborne, on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., with a funeral service following at 11:30 a.m. in the Davidson Chapel, officiated by Rev. Canon Phil Bristow. A private family interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial donations in Esther’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, or a charity of your choice.
