Obituaries Related to "Watkins" from New York Times Archive
‘MasterChef Junior’ Star Ben Watkins Dies of Cancer at 14
Ben, who lost his parents in a murder-suicide in 2017, had also worked at his father’s barbecue restaurant selling homemade cookies and brownies.
Beverly Watkins, Fiery Blues Guitarist, Is Dead at 80
She performed in relative obscurity for many years, but she made up for lost time after recording her first solo album at the age of 60.
Levi Watkins, 70, Dies; Pioneering Heart Surgeon Pushed Civil Rights
Dr. Watkins was the first surgeon to successfully implant an automatic heart defibrillator in a human.
Sid Watkins, Safety Innovator in Formula One Racing, Dies at 84
Dr. Watkins is credited with helping to save lives through methods on and off the track.
Sid Watkins, Formula One Safety Pioneer, Dies at 84
Professor Sid Watkins, responsible for saving lives in Formula One racing, has died at the age of 84. The tributes have flooded in from all corners of the F1 world.
Adm. James D. Watkins, Who Led Energy Dept. and AIDS Panel, Dies at 85
After serving in the Navy’s top ranks during the cold war, Admiral Watkins was involved in battles of a different kind, opposing AIDS discrimination and seeking greater domestic oil production.
David Watkin, 82, Cinematographer, Dies
Over a 50-year career, Mr. Watkin worked on more than 60 films and received the 1985 Academy Award for best cinematography for “Out of Africa.”
Paid Notice: Deaths WATKIN, MIRIAM (NEE JACOBOWITZ)
WATKIN--Miriam (nee Jacobowitz). Of Stamford, Connecticut, passed away on January 30. Beloved wife of Theodore Watkin, cherished mother of Faith Fogelman and Robert Watkin. Beloved sister of Muriel Milstein and the late Saul Jacobowitz. Adored sister-in-law, niece, aunt, cousin & friend to many. Shiva until next Sunday morning in Stamford.
William Watkins, 78, Recorder of Marine Mammals' Calls, Dies
William A Watkins, leading researcher of marine mammal acoustics who created database of thousands of underwater calls from over 70 species, dies at age 78 (M)
Paid Notice: Deaths WATKINS, BRIDGET ANN
WATKINS--Bridget Ann, 42, of Williamstown, MA, wife of Stephen W. Hannock, adoring mother of Georgia Hannock, died October 4, 2004 at the Berkshire Medical Center after a courageous struggle against a brain tumor. Interment will be at the discretion of the family at Stony Lake, MI. Memorial donations may be directed to Pine Cobble School, Williamstown, MA. WATKINS -- Bridget. The world was a better, brighter and more sparkling place thanks to the all too short life of this beautiful woman. W ...
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