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Homer Watson's death announcement.May, 1936
Doon, Ontario
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News clipping about Homer Watson's death30 May 1936
Doon, Ontario
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This article announces the death of Homer Watson on May 30th, 1936.4
Chatelaine article and image of Homer Watson's last work1937
Doon, Ontario
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This article features the last painting Homer Watson was working on when he died.6
News clipping about Homer Watson's degree from U of Western Ontario13 May 1936
Doon, Ontario
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The University of Western Ontario honoured Homer Watson with a degree. Sadly, he did not live long enough to attend the ceremony. He was awarded a posthumous Doctor of Laws degree by the University of Western Ontario on June 3rd, 1936.8
Phoebe Watson's presentation to the University of Western Ontario1936
Doon, Ontario
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His sister Phoebe Watson attended in his place. She donated his palette and brushes, on her brother's behalf.10
News clipping about the making of Homer Watson's death mask22 June 1936
Doon, Ontario
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A "Death Mask" was made of Homer Watson. This item has been missing for many years.12
Homer Watson's house.1915
Doon, Ontario
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A bust of Watson, also made by John Sloan remains to this day in Watson's studio at Homer Watson House & Gallery, Kitchener, Ontario.14
Homer Watson at the start of his career1880
Doon, Ontario
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