SWAN LAKE, MAN. – Norman Allen Watson, 46, Swan Lake, Man., formerly of Coalburn, died Thursday, September 18, 2008, in Portage la Prairie, Man., as the result of an automobile accident. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of Catherine and Dave Dean, Coalburn; and David and Darlene Watson, Ainsworth, B.C. He was a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces having served with the Princes Patricia Light Infantry. He was employed with Emergency Medical Services, Swan Lake and was a member of the Swan Lake Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving besides his parents, are his wife, Nadine Van Den Bussche; daughters, Irena and her children: Amy, Brennan and Daniel, North Bay, Ont.; Tanya, Winnipeg; sons, John David, North Bay; Charles (Cherish) and their children, Nevin and Lance, Saskatoon, Sask.; Jason (Rachel) and their son, Justin, Creston, B.C.; David, at home; sisters, Nancy (Eric) Mercer, Prince George, B.C.; Laura (Carl) Polych, Burnaby, B.C.; brothers, Mike (Gretta), MacLellan’s Brook; Paul (Bev), Four Mile Brook; half-brother, Artie Dean, Coalburn; step-sisters: Zelda (Don) Crossman, New Glasgow; Irene (Ed) Joyce, Lyons Brook; Elizabeth (Marty) Conrad, Digby; Sherry (Greg) Skidmore, Creston; Betty-Ann, Lolita (Andy) White, Toronto, Ont.; step-brothers: Alex (Beth) Dean, Hamilton, Ont.; Capt. Ed (Charlotte) Dean, Maple Ridge, Sask.; Kevin (Maryann) Dean, Avondale; James (Dar) Dean, Trenton; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his step-brother, Pte. William Dean. Funeral service will be held in Swan Lake. Donations may be made in his memory to the Pictou County VON. www.pkmacdonald.ca