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03-26-2007, 04:25 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,273
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I've just been passed some bad news on a fellow Angler & Shop Owner
I received a call this afternoon from Don of AHP and he passed along the sad note that John Watts from Captain Dons Bait & Tackle passed away last night after suffering from a heart attack. I have no more details beyond that.
I will say that John was a nice guy, class act, and always more than willing to help out his fellow anglers with good advice.
To John's friends and family, please accept our heartfelt condolences. He was a great guy & a friend to many...
I will post more as it comes to me...
Thank you,
John Redmond
Last edited by JohnR; 03-26-2007 at 05:23 PM..
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03-26-2007, 05:28 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 629
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Jesus,that sux.You just about floored me with this.A more helpful,nicer,generous guy you'll never find.
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03-26-2007, 05:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: in a structure with a roof
Posts: 6,049
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wow
that sux john was one of the good guys . always enjoyed talking with him at the shop . He will be missed . my heart goes out to his family and friends .
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03-26-2007, 05:48 PM
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Night Stalker
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ............
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Sad news. Very nice genteman. Always a friendly atmosphere in that shop.
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03-26-2007, 05:53 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Vineyard Haven
Posts: 413
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man that sucks. My condolences to his family and friends.
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03-26-2007, 06:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Western Mass
Posts: 106
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John was a great guy. He was one of the reasons I always stopped in there.
RIP
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03-26-2007, 06:13 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: New Haven Ct
Posts: 957
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wow, I can't believe it that is sad I always liked talking w/ him super good guy.
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03-27-2007, 09:36 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: CT/RI
Posts: 1,627
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John was a great guy - always very friendly and full of info. I’ll certainly miss seeing him in the shop this season.
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03-27-2007, 09:46 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 451
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wow- that sucks he was a great guy.... was always willing to hold plugs or eels till i could make it to the shop.
rip john
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03-27-2007, 11:13 AM
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Wipe My Bottom
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,911
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you gotta be kidding me
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03-27-2007, 12:27 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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That news is very saddening. My sympathies to his family and friends.
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03-27-2007, 07:02 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 914
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just a terrible, terrible loss. i am so going too miss talking with john in the shop. john was a class gentleman that always had a upbeat attitude and always made you feel welcome at the shop.
i remember not too long ago i went into the store with my wife and daughter. he made a point of talking to both of them. he said how nice it was too meet the family of one of his guys.
he will be missed.
brian florek
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03-29-2007, 08:37 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,830
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bassturbed
you gotta be kidding me
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Ben, Where the hell did you get the footage? I'm havin' flashbacks.
I knew John well. He was a great guy and always had a bit of advice, a kind word or a report. We are loosing all the great ones and there are none to take their place. |
No boat, back in the suds.  
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03-27-2007, 12:59 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
Posts: 5,659
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Wow, tat sucks. I used to talk to him every Sunday night for my reports, and we were making plans to go fishing together this coming season. My condolances to his family.
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03-27-2007, 02:43 PM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
Posts: 8,644
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the news floored me- i was in the shop and got a call fron capt. don telling me the sad news....just talked to john a couple of days ago. john watts was one of the classyist people i've ever known- a true gentleman. we lost one of the good ones...prayers and thoughts for his family- RIP freind 'till we fish again.
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03-27-2007, 03:08 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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I am sorry to hear this, my condolences.
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Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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03-27-2007, 04:23 PM
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Where'd he go?
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Rhody
Posts: 849
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The fishing community lost a good one
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03-27-2007, 04:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: ct
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John was a real great guy , He will really be missed
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03-27-2007, 04:29 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southern NH
Posts: 3,781
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My Condolences
Don`t hit Rhody much and didn`t know John but from all I`ve heard he was a great guy.... sorry for your loss.
Mike
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Good health and family
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03-27-2007, 07:52 PM
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Stuck In Reality
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Holden MA
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My condolences go out to his family and friends.
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03-27-2007, 07:56 PM
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Night Stalker
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ............
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I only talked with him a few times but I remember how he used to laugh at how I was powerless when it came to refusing the plugs in the shop. We had a good laugh about it together at last years rissa show. really nice guy. still can't believe it.
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03-27-2007, 08:00 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,125
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Sorry to hear this
condolences to all |
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1984 was a warning, not a guidebook!
It's time more people spoke up with the truth. Every time we let a leftist lie go uncorrected, the commies get stronger.
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03-28-2007, 08:08 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: People's Republic
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I spoke to him once at RISSA. Seemed like a very nice guy. My sincerest condolences to his family.
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03-28-2007, 08:24 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: North Stonington, CT
Posts: 90
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Very sad. I'm not able to put a face to the name, but terrible just the same. Shop is always a friendly place, stories of Alaska and bear hunts and then met one of the owners walking his dog on an empty beach last fall reinforce that everyone associated w/ Capt. Don's are class acts. Sorry for their loss.
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03-28-2007, 10:01 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: weymouth
Posts: 1,360
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One could only wish to have this many nice things said when the time comes.
My condolences go out to his friends and family.
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thats why they call it fishing not catching
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03-28-2007, 10:15 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: LI, NY
Posts: 392
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I am, personally so sad to hear this. A message was left for me last night that I got this morning and it was as though someone poured boiling water over my head when I heard it. I just spoke with him a few days ago. It goes to prove how unpredictable life is and how everyday is precious.
John was a class act, a man of character, depth, caring and love. He loved his family, his business, fishing and the outdoors. I think he left an indelible impression on the people he touched. Talking with him was a pleasure because he could speak on so many topics knowledgably and sincerely. We were going to fish together this year, finally. He will be missed by many.
May you rest in peace friend, you left too soon.
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03-28-2007, 12:22 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: LI, NY
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Finlander, that was who John was...best way to sum him up and he'd never tell anyone he did that.
Last edited by Rock Hopper; 03-28-2007 at 12:27 PM..
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03-28-2007, 02:16 PM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
Posts: 3,322
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Very sad news, thoughts and prayers to everyone who lives he touched...
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Used hard and put away dirty....
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03-28-2007, 08:04 PM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
Posts: 8,644
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Arrangements:
Gaffney Funeral Home
59 Spruce Street
Westerly, RI
(401) 5962648
Calling Hours are Thursday March 29, from 2 to 5:00 P.M. with the funeral itself at 5:00P.M.
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03-29-2007, 11:32 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,273
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Quote:
Originally Posted by afterhours
Arrangements:
Gaffney Funeral Home
59 Spruce Street
Westerly, RI
(401) 5962648
Calling Hours are Thursday March 29, from 2 to 5:00 P.M. with the funeral itself at 5:00P.M.
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Don - is there anything on where to send "in lieu of flowers"? |
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