Canandaigua: Robert L. “Bob” Watson, 66, formerly of Honeoye, NY and Orlando, FL., passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Thompson Hospital Continuing Care Center as a result of complications from diabetes.

He was predeceased by his mother, Mary E. Treble Watson of Honeoye; maternal grandparents, Arthur and Mary Edna Treble of Honeoye; paternal grandparents, Fred and Mary J. Watson of Lima, NY.

Robert is survived by his father, Joseph of Honeoye; sisters Mary J Watson of Honeoye, and Rita (Harold) Rosser of Naples, FL.; nephew, Luke (Emily) Rosser & great-nephew Thomas Rosser of Darien,CT., several aunts, uncles & cousins. Also survived by friends from Honeoye, old Sigma Nu brothers from Stetson University & friends from Orlando, FL.

Robert earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in psychology from Stetson University in Deland, FL. He was employed by the State of Florida as a vocational rehabilitation counselor and worked for the Minnesota Twins organization, as a statistician and photographer. After retirement, Robert was employed at Universal Studios in Orlando.

Thank You to Bob’s “Nurse Ratchet” in Rosewood, & George,C.N.A. in Lakeview, and all the volunteers, staff, & caregivers, who cared for Bob at Thompson C.C.C.. A special Thank You to Michelle, C.N.A., in Rosewood.

Donations in Robert’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 160 Allens Creek Rd. Rochester, NY 14618, or “Wish Upon a Star” program, MM Ewing CCC, 350 Parrish St. Canandaigua, NY 14424 or the UCC Food Pantry, Pox 127, Honeoye, NY 14471. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Honeoye – Livonia. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com