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| R.I.P. Ian Watson http://www.lamma.com.hk/forum-OK/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=10737 |
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| Author: | Lamma-Gung [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | R.I.P. Ian Watson |
The notice below was emailed to Ian Watson's friends and email contacts by his daughter Fiona. She's currently on Lamma, handling Ian's funeral arrangements and estate. She's asking Ian's legion of friends and acquaintances for stories, anecdotes, eulogies and photos for a memorial book. A Scotsman at the age of 77 riding his bike daily through the village, in short trousers, a veteran journalist, editor and media relations specialist; more recently Chief Sub-editor for Asia Asset Management who was also involved in the launching of a brand-new print magazine for expat Scots, Ian was an inspiration to us on how to age gracefully and actively. I've been listening to some of his wealth of fascinating stories from a colourful life and have seen his ex-soldier-in-Africa picture on his Blackberry, while chatting with him outside Lung Wah Rest., accompanied by Ian's former SCMP colleague and octogenarian Vernon.<HR> "It is with great sadness that I am writing to tell you that my father, John Bissell (Ian) Watson passed away on Thursday, 8 December. Late that night, Ian went to bed contented after a typically full day – working, socialising and being with family - to refresh for the challenges of another day. Just as he was about to go to sleep, he suddenly slipped away. Ian wasn’t alone when he passed, as he spent his last evening with Josephine and his granddaughter, Kyla. Both accompanied Ian on his last journey from Lamma island in the helicopter to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital. We believe that Ian left this world in a peaceful way, which thankfully didn’t involve suffering. You may have already learned of this tragic news, and we appreciate your patience and sincerely apologise for the delay in getting in touch as we are still struggling to come to terms with this tremendous loss. I will be in touch as soon as we have finalised the funeral arrangements - so that we can gather together to celebrate Ian’s very colourful life and remember him for what he meant to each one of us as a father, friend, confidante, colleague, grandfather, fellow Scotsman... I invite you to send any anecdotes, snippets, stories, shared experiences and pictures that you may want to share to plani@iinet.net.au or contact me on +852 9144 5549. You are in my thoughts. Fiona Plani Ian’s daughter"<HR> Funeral this Sat, Dec 24, and wake in the second week of Jan. 2012, tba. Fiona will select some of the submitted materials and has requested me to publish a eulogy and tribute to Ian in the Lamma-zine. |
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| Author: | Marc Antony [ Tue Dec 20, 2011 12:11 pm ] |
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I saw Ian on the morning of Wednesday 7th. He was sitting outside the general stores corner shop (next to the new 7th Avenue bar) at one of the tables, relaxing and soaking up the morning sun. He was seemed very content. RIP Ian. |
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| Author: | Hot Baby Chick [ Tue Dec 20, 2011 3:29 pm ] |
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A lovely friendly man. He will be missed |
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| Author: | Lamma-Gung [ Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:18 pm ] |
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Submitted by Ian's daughter: John (Ian) Bissell Watson 1934 – 2011 Ian’s funeral service will be held on 24 December 2011 at Cape Collinson Crematorium, Chai Wan, Hong Kong. Please join us to remember and pay respects to Ian. Private transport has been arranged and coaches will leave from the Star Ferry Pier, Central at 13:15. Meet : 14:00 at Cape Collinson Service : 14:30 - 15:00 We will have a short gathering at 15:30 - 16:00 for tea/coffee following the service. The arrangements for this will be provided as soon as possible prior to the service. As Saturday is Christmas Eve we are appreciative of you making time to attend the service and fully understand if you have to leave promptly. Kindly RSVP to facilitate transport and other arrangements to plani@iinet.net.au Donations in lieu of flowers most welcome in support of the St Stephen’s Society, Hong Kong. Donation cards will be available at the service.<HR> Robert Burns (1786) A Bard's Epitaph …“Is there a man, whose judgment clear Can others teach the course to steer, Yet runs, himself, life's mad career, Wild as the wave, Here pause-and, thro' the starting tear, Survey this grave.”… Best regards Fiona Plani Ian’s daughter Tel: +852 9144 5549 Family members: Fiona Plani - Adrian Plani - Kyla Plani Iain Watson - Audrey Watson - Andrew Watson - Lauren Watson Josephine Yuen |
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| Author: | Lamma-Gung [ Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:43 pm ] | |||
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| Author: | defensive tulip [ Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | ian |
Very sad news. Ian was a real Lamma character, big smile, always friendly a proper gentleman. I will miss seeing him cycling round the village. Condolences to all his family members. R.I.P Ian. |
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| Author: | bbchris [ Sat Dec 31, 2011 7:29 pm ] |
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RIP Ian, what a lovely man you were indeed with an amazing smile. Condolences to your family. |
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| Author: | Lamma-Gung [ Sat Dec 31, 2011 8:20 pm ] |
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Welcome back to Lamma.com.hk, "Classy Rock Goddess"! It was great to meet you again at Clockenflap, fortunately before I found out about the free bar in the "Artists/Media Village", having a good chat with TOL's "Mysterious Mr B".... There's a even a new picture of you in the photo gallery now. Any stories or photos of Ian that you or anybody would like to share? Ian's daughter is putting together a RIP booklet and a Lamma-zine eulogy. |
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| Author: | Dembo [ Sun Jan 01, 2012 7:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Sad indeed |
I only knew Ian to say hello to, but there was no a brighter affable face around Yung Shue Wan than he. RIP and condolences to the family. |
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| Author: | Toad in the Hole [ Fri Jan 06, 2012 7:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Ian was helpful to other editors |
Another memorable and likeable aspect of Ian's character in Lamma in his early days (the Eighties) was the fact he was very helpful to other journalists looking for work at the SCMP. A nudge and a wink from him could send you in the right direction. Although he used to like using his loud and raucous Glaswegian voice when the situation demanded it at the Island Bar. |
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| Author: | Lamma-Gung [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:15 am ] |
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Submitted by Fiona, Ian's daughter: Many people were not able to attend Ian’s funeral service on 24 December which was on Christmas Eve, and - in addition, lots were travelling over the holidays. On Saturday 14 January 2012 we’re going to gather at Hung Sing Yeh Beach on Lamma to have an afternoon BBQ near one of Dad’s favourite water holes where he swam regularly up to end of November 2011, shortly before he passed away. In the little bag of tricks that he carried with him when he cycled for his swim, I found Ian’s swimming goggles, slingshot, some marbles (no he hadn’t lost them) and a couple of other interesting artefacts… Please join us if you can: When : Saturday 14 January, 1pm Where : Hung Sing Yeh Beach, public BBQ pits (opposite Herboland) To bring : Meat to BBQ, Salad or whatever, Drinks Afterwards you might like to drop by one of his other favoured watering holes – at the place where Ian was last spotted with his favourite cuppa on his last night with some Lamma pals – at the Fountainhead, or you might want to visit the Waterfront, or Banyan Bay Café and have a toast to Ian. Look forward to seeing you if you can make it. Best regards, Fiona, Ian’s daughter, +852 9144 5549 |
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| Author: | cedricsam [ Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:21 pm ] |
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Oh man... I only met Mr. Watson in November this year. I was on the pier with my laptop, after the last ferry came back. This man on his bike comes by. So we stare, and we say hello. We talk, and it turned out he worked in Canada and in the media industry too! I bumped into him again in early December, around when the meeting on South Lamma was being rescheduled, and we chatted again about it. I would guess Ian passed away just a few days after... Am saddened by the loss, and send all condolences to Fiona and the family. |
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| Author: | alice dancer [ Thu May 23, 2013 4:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | journalist ian |
sorry i went on this thing tonight ,long after but sorry to hear also of ian's passing he told me about "tipping" gone to that big zeit in the sky |
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