"I am very sorry for your loss. He will be sadly missed and always remembered with love."
In loving memory of
Michael A. Watters
November 14, 2020
Michael A. Watters, 53, of North Providence, died November 14, 2020 in Fatima Hospital, North Providence. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Reynolds) Watters.
Mike worked as a Correctional Officer at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. He was a youth, high school, and college football coach in RI and MA for thirty years. Mike was larger than life. His wit and humor made everyone laugh. He was a loving son, father, brother, uncle and friend. He will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his daughter, Ella Watters of Johnston; his sister, Kerri Watters of Cumberland; his brother, Douglas Watters and his wife, Christine of Lincoln; his nieces and nephews, Paige Elliott, Ryan Masnyk, and Caden and Raegan Watters; as well as his life-long friend, and Ellas mother, Tracy Watters.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 4-7 PM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. Social distancing guidelines will be observed upon your arrival. All other services are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tomorrow Fund at www.tomorrowfund.org or to Childrens Wishes, 2348 Post Road Suite 30, Warwick, RI 02886.
Tributes
"Doug and Kerri: All of my wonderful memories of Woonsocket and Bayberry Road involve your family. I dont think words are enough but please know you are all in my thoughts at this difficult time. From Jon and Megan Mandevilles mom: Trudy"
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of Michael. We send our most sincere condolences to the entire Watters Family. We have made a donation to the Tomorrow Fund in Michael's memory."
"Doug my heart goes out to you and your family. Im truly at a lost words. Mike was a great friend to me as I were him. I wish you all the Best . Quinn Gray"
"Mike we had a lot of laughs together and I take comfort in the fact we will again someday! We met at my interview for Wyatt where you headed up the board! Then in the academy at the ACI! We started online together 12/24/2006 at intake and we had nothing but laughs! You made a terrible place tolerable with your sense of humor! I also remember how I could confide the most serious of conversations as well. I will never forget our common bond of coaching football and the patriots! I will never forget you brother!! Truly one of a kind!!!"
"I worked with Mike at the Wyatt Detention Center, he was a great man and my sympathies go out to his family."
"Mike was one of the most caring person to his family and friends,I am so sorry for the familys loss.David Capozzi and Lisa"
"It was a always a comical night at work and lots of laughs when I worked overnight. We will all miss you and are better people for having known you Mikey."
"Kerri, Doug, Paige & Ryan,We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. Mike was truly a great guy. He will be terribly missed but he will be cherished in your memories of him forever. Our condolences on your loss. You will be in our prayers.Love, Brian, Melinda & Jacob Gaudreau"
"Please accept my sincerity condolences on the loss of Mike. We graduated Wyatt back in the day and served together on the Cert Team. He was an upstanding guy and I am so very sorry for your loss."
"Deepest sympathy to the family of Mike Waters!"
"My sincerest condolences goes out to all the Waters family. I am very saddened to hear of Mikes passing. It is true that Mike had a great sense of humor and a very infectious laugh which I had the chance of experiencing as we grew up as kids. May you rest in peace Michael and spread your laughter throughout the heavens.Michael Allard"
"I didn't work with Michael, but I've heard a lot of good things about him. My condolences to his family and loved ones.Lt. Russell Freeman (R.I.D.O.C.)"
"We are sending our condolences to all with a special hug for DougJocelyn and Tom Allaire"
"My Condolences to the Watters Family on Mikes Passing. Always the Fun and Light anywhere he went. I remembered him and you All from Paul and Drew Deziel Youth and how Awesome you all were. May he Be in Heaven Now with All his Friends and Loved ones Forever!! I pass along my Lovely Angel for Comfort..."
"We are so very sorry for your loss. Mike was a real good guy. It will be a big loss at work not seeing him. Prayers ti your family. R I P brother."
"Mike was a wonderful man and father. He will be missed by so many people as he touched many lives in his too short time amongst us. I think one of the things I will miss most of all is his wonderful laugh. He could light up a room with just a chuckle but his laugh was truly infectious. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and most of all I wish you peace. Love, Betty Ann."
"My condolences to all his family. Michael was a very good officer, very respectful in my dealings with him. May his wonderful memories give you comfort during this times. .May he rest in paradise."
"My sincere condolences to the Watters Family, he will be deeply missed by our brothers and sisters at the RIDOC. May he rest in eternal peace and fly with the angels."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be greatly missed."
"Deepest sympathies to Michaels family during this difficult time. Please know that you are all in my thoughts prayers.God BlessSharon"