Obituaries Related to "Watson" from New York Times Archive
Burton Watson, 91, Influential Translator of Classical Asian Literature, Dies
Mr. Watson opened up the world of Japanese and Chinese texts to generations of English-speaking readers, with dozens of his works still in print.
Paid Notice: Deaths WATSON, MADELEINE STILES DICKERSON
WATSON-Madeleine Stiles Dickerson (Leine), age 55, very peacefully in the Royal Brompton Hospital in London. Darling wife of Simon C.H. Watson and much loved sister of Helen Dickerson Millar of Hyde Park, NY, Allen E. Whitman of Berwyn, PA, and Johnston de F. Whitman of Laurel Hollow, LI. She will be missed by her many friends. Thanksgiving Service on Monday, October 5, at 5PM at Holy Trinity Brompton, London, SW7. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to GUCH Fund, c/o Dr. Jane Somerville, ...
Brad Watson, 64, Dies; His Southern Upbringing Animated His Books
In his acclaimed novels and short stories, most of them set in his native Mississippi, he wrote about characters who had to transcend difficult moments.
Bob Watson, Baseball’s First Black General Manager, Dies at 74
A former major leaguer, he shattered a racial barrier in 1994 with the Houston Astros. Two years later, he was the Yankees’ G.M. as New York began a championship run.
Wah Wah Watson, Guitarist Whose Sound Was Everywhere, Dies at 67
He worked the wah-wah pedal with prodigious and playful subtlety on songs by the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Maxwell, Herbie Hancock and many others.
Notable Deaths 2017: W. Marvin Watson
W. Marvin Watson, Johnson’s Unofficial Chief of Staff, Dies at 93
He spurned several job offers from Lyndon Johnson before finally accepting the role of White House gatekeeper, though without the chief of staff title.
Burton Watson, 91, Influential Translator of Classical Asian Literature, Dies
Mr. Watson opened up the world of Japanese and Chinese texts to generations of English-speaking readers, with dozens of his works still in print.
Doc Watson Dies
May 30, 2012 - Guitarist and folk singer Doc Watson died Tuesday at the age of 89.
Doc Watson, Blind Guitar Wizard Who Influenced Generations, Dies at 89
Mr. Watson’s flat-picking style elevated the acoustic guitar to solo status in bluegrass and country music, and his interpretations of traditional American music influenced generations of guitarists.
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Bob Goodenow, Chief of Hockey Players’ Union, Dies at 72
He took over the N.H.L. Players Association in 1992 and led it through three work stoppages, including a lockout that forced the cancellation of the 2004-5 season.
Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89
He made serious topics like grief and political corruption resonate with the masses, in no small part because of his own star power.
Ronny Whyte, Cabaret Singer Who Personified Elegance, Dies at 88
Like his friend and mentor Bobby Short, he exuded haute style while imbuing American standards with grace and wit.
Pat Crowley, Veteran Actress of Film and TV, Dies at 91
Named the year’s “new star” at the 1954 Golden Globes, she appeared alongside the biggest names of her time. She later embarked on a long career in television.
Mary Rose Oakar, 85, First Arab American Woman in Congress, Dies
In her 16 years on Capitol Hill, she emerged as a champion of women’s rights, especially equal pay for comparable work.
Eddie Giacomin, Rangers’ Goalie and Fan Favorite, Dies at 86
A Hall of Famer, he led the N.H.L. in shutouts and single-season victories three times and was stunned when the Rangers let him go in his 10th season.
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