Ronald “Ron” Calvin McWatt, 87, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away peacefully Monday, September 15, 2014 in Port Charlotte.
Ron was born January 15, 1927 in Georgetown, British Guiana. In his youth, he joined Great Britain’s Royal Navy, and served proudly with the British fleet during World War II. After immigrating to New York City, he and his New York born wife Terese moved to Port Charlotte in 1974, and worked for First Federal Bank until his retirement.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Terese A. McWatt; three children, June Anne McWatt of Sarasota, FL, Andrew (Marsha) McWatt of Yuma, AZ, and Kathy (Bill) Pouk-Jacobsen, of Port Charlotte; a daughter-in-law, Janet McWatt of Lenoir City, TN; seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; three brothers, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Ron was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Henrietta, two brothers and a sister, and a son, Michael.
A committal service for Ron will be held at a later date in Port Charlotte.
Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Homes & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.