Charles Gray Watson ’57

We regret to report the death of Chuck Watson. Like his great-grandfather, father, and uncle, Chuck was an extraordinarily respected and beloved Pittsburgh surgeon.

Chuck came to Princeton from Andover. At Princeton he played varsity soccer and served as a chapel deacon. Chuck joined Tiger and roomed in senior year with Tom Clarke, Fred Gregory, Todd Bebe, and Cleve Benedict. After graduation he attended Columbia U. College of Physicians and Surgeons. He joined the staff at the U. of Pittsburgh, where he became a practicing surgeon, researcher (he was a major contributor to the new specialty of endocrine surgery), teacher, and mentor.

Chuck's favorite pastime was deepwater sailing, with his family as crew, to Maine and Bermuda.

We extend our deepest sympathy to Chuck's widow, Nancy, their two sons, Gray and Andrew, and grandson. We have lost a wonderful friend and colleague, someone who has enriched the lives of all whom he touched, especially the surgical residents with whom he worked.

The Class of 1957