WATSON, Walford Watson

July 31, 1941 - January 17, 2026

Passed away peacefully on January 17,2026, surrounded by family.

Walford is survived by his wife, Sylvia and son Duane.

He was known for his kindness, quiet humour, enjoying dominoes with friends, and his ability to make strangers feel welcome.

A service will be held on January 31, 2026, see details below..

In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to Scarborough General Hospital (SHN)

https://www.shnfoundation.ca or the Rockhouse Foundation’s Jamaica relief efforts https://www.rockhousefoundation.org

Friday, January 30, 2026
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Chapel Ridge Funeral Home
8911 Woodbine AvenueMarkham, ON L3R 5G1

Second Visitation

Saturday, January 31, 2026
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church
3 Clayton DriveMARKHAM, ON L3R 5G1

Service

Saturday, January 31, 2026
10:30 am
Miliken Wesleyan Methodist Church
3 Clayton DriveMarkham, ON L3R 8N3

Interment

Saturday, January 31, 2026
1:30 pm
Elgin Mills Cemetery
1591 Elgin Mills Road EastRichmond Hill, ON L3R 5G1

Reception

Saturday, January 31, 2026
2:30 pm
Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church
3 Clayton DriveMARKHAM, ON L3R 5G1