Sunday, December 15, 2024
Sending strong heartfelt condolences to family and friends of Watson Walden! Was deeply honored to be a friend of the family (previously knew Alayne and Josh very well). It was really neat to read through the full, rich, and amazing life that Watson lived! Watson and Alayne welcomed me to live in their generously affordable garage studio/efficiency next to their house in Falmouth back in the mid 1990’s during late high school/early college years. They were the perfect mixture of renters, friends, and engaging, and genuinely caring parental figures. Watson was a curious and genuinely interested person and we had GREAT conversations. Watson and I had might have had some divergent political perspectives yet he had an uncanny ability to leave me feeling like I was heard and like he was on my side in the bigger picture of things. He told great, funny and poignant stories and anecdotes relating to whatever the topic. He had this calm, humorous, comforting, and paternal presence packed with wisdom and experience that could put anyone at ease and make them feel welcome. Great wonderful human being all around that whose memory will live on through so many that knew him! Again huge condolences to family and friends!
