Robert W. Watters of Strasburg died on Monday, April 7, 2014. He was 87. Mr. Watters as born in Summerville, Mass., a son of the late William S. and Lena Watson Watters. He lived in southern Lancaster County before moving to Strasburg. He was a self-employed farmer who also did masonry and restoration work. Mr. Watters enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and horses. He and his wife raised more than 36 foster children in the United States and Canada. In 1987, he received the Maryland Governor's Citation Award for his dedication to children. Mr. Watters is survived by his daughters, Catherine, wife of Richard Miller of Willow Street, and Rose, wife of Anthony Brown of Holtwood; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; his brother, William of Florida; and his sisters, Fyrne of Texas and Helen of Utah.
His extended family includes James and Cindy Gorman of Brandywine, Md., Walter and Crystal Gorman of Quarryville, Sandra and Richard Hoots of Mammoth Springs, Ark., and James and Marie Dashler of Ithaca, N.Y.; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews in the United States and Canada. Friends may visit with the family from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Dewald Funeral and Cremation Services, 227 W. Fourth St., Quarryville. A service celebrating Mr. Watters' life will be held at the funeral home at 1 p.m. on that date. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Comments are closed.
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