Mary Louise Watson

Mary Louise Watson, 88, formerly of Kennett Square, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Chatham Acres. She was the wife of the late Peter Watson who died in 1989. Born in Mortonville, she was the daughter of the late James and Aleah Mattson Simms.

Mary was employed by the Keystone Mushroom Company. She enjoyed cooking, baking and crocheting and she was a member of Red Hatters.

She is survived by two children; Walter P. Watson and wife Theresa of West Grove, and Mary E., wife of Zeke Rzucidlo also of West Grove, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and three siblings; Phyllis Dossar of Coatesville, Thomas Simms of Parkesburg and Eugene Simms of Downingtown. She was preceded in death one son John J. Watson and three siblings; Lillian Towber, James Simms and Margaret Stone.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 25, 2011 at 11:00 am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg followed by interment at the Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery in East Fallowfield. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing from 10 to 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to Chatham Acres Nursing Center, 315 E London Grove Rd, PO Box 1, Chatham, PA 19318.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com