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New Waterford, NS
902-849-4505
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Steven Francis Watts, New Waterford
1970 - 2026
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Verna Bisson posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, February 26, 2026
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Wendell Leadbeater posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
So sorry for your loss. He was a great neighbour and friend. He will be missed. Heats out to the watts family
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Debbie and Bryan McLeod posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Sending condolences to Steven's Family. Theresa and Jerry, we are thinking of during this sad and difficult time.
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Ken MacGibbon donated to Hospice / Palliative Care Society Of Cape Breton County
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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Terry MacSween posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Sorry to hear about Steven's passing. He was a delightful student, a true pleasure to have in the classroom. May your many wonderful memories of him bring you both comfort and happiness during this difficult time.
Terry Mac Sween
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Vernice Kennedy posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Melody and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Steven was so lucky to have you in his life and I could see how much he loved you as much as you loved him. He will be missed by so many especially at the get togethers. RIP Steven xoxo. Vernice and Ken Kennedy
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JohnMac Kinnon posted a condolence
Monday, February 23, 2026
To all the Watts siblings and their families. So sorry to hear of Steven's passing. Certainly anytime I spoke to him, it was evident that while his greatest passion seemed to be music, (and his music knowledge knew no bounds) he was also passionate about you, his family. May he R.I.P.
Johnnie Mac Kinnon
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Nancy McGillivray posted a condolence
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Melody, Sharon, Ann, Carolyn, Theresa, Charlotte, Arthur and family. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Steven. He always had a smile on his face, was always ready to catch up when we ran into him and just loved his music. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy (Leadbeater) and Danny McGillivray
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Leone posted a condolence
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Melody and family, sorry for the loss of your brother Steven.
Craig, Leone and Jillian
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Bobby Aucoin posted a condolence
Saturday, February 21, 2026
I am so sad and sorry to hear of Steven’s passing. He was a loving soul, kind, always a pleasure to talk to, a real gentleman! He always made sure to support the Terry Fox Run/ Walk in New Waterford, with all his family. My condolences to all his family….rest in peace, my friend.
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Lisa posted a condolence
Friday, February 20, 2026
I am very sorry to hear about Steven’s passing. He was loved by so many and will be remembered forever. My sincerest condolences to all the family. Lisa (Gouthro) McLean
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Pamela fortune posted a condolence
Friday, February 20, 2026
Therasa and family we are so sorry for the loss of your dear brother Steven he had a kind heart and a sweet smile and he won't be forgotten fly high Steven u got ur wings now from Frances Hibbert and pam fortune
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sheila curran posted a condolence
Friday, February 20, 2026
Teresa So sorry for your loss. Stephen was so blessed to have you both! He will be missed. Hugs and prayers for your family.
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Ruth Dupe posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Melody and siblings, my deepest condolences to you all on the loss of your brother.
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Jason Chiasson donated to Hospice / Palliative Care Society Of Cape Breton County
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Eleanor Kennedy posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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So sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Sid and Eleanor Kennedy
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Kendra Coombes posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Theresa, Jerry and family, my deepest condolences on your loss of Stephen, my thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
I will be in Halifax and unable to attend Stephen’s service but please know I will be thinking of you.
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Debby Gosbee posted a condolence
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Dear Ann, Carolyn, Theresa, Charlotte, Arthur, Melody and families. Our condolences to all of you on the loss of your dear brother Steven. We are keeping your family in out prayers at this difficult time for all of you. Love, Debby and Glen, Grace and Victor Gosbee
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Juanita Henderson posted a condolence
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Theresa, Jerry, Melody and family. So very sorry about Steven’s passing. He will be missed by so many. So very sad. God bless you all during this difficult time
From Juanita and Dave Henderson
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Melinda Eldridge posted a condolence
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Theresa and Jerry, so sorry for your loss of your brother. May he rest in piece with God......
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Joanne Mackenzie posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Theresa and family. So sorry for the loss of Stephen. A quiet but always smiling man will be missed at Nicholson Court. RIP Stephen.
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Kim Fraser posted a condolence
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Steven would always stop for a chat while out for a walk. Then stop at the next neighbors for another chat. He was well liked. Rest well Steven!
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Sharon Tonary posted a condolence
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Theresa and family, we extend our deepest condolences to you on the loss of your loved one. Rob and Sharon Tonary
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Allen Rose posted a condolence
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Any time I visited Shirley, on my rare trips back home, Steven was always quiet, polite, and kind. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, in the time of great loss. RIP Steven.
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Aleah and Sheldon posted a condolence
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Dear Theresa and family,Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this loss. Our family have been the beneficiaries of your caring and kindness in the past so I know how kind you all are. Love from Aleah
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Karen (Saule) Campbell posted a condolence
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Please accept our deepest condolences, Theresa and family on the loss of your brother, Steven. May he rest in peace.
The Saule sisters
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