- Date Of Birth: June 14, 1931
- Date Of Death: August 12, 2015
- State: Massachusetts
Benjamin J. Watkins, 84, of Westborough, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at the Universal Healthcare Skilled Nursing Center in Fuquay-Varina, NC. He was the husband of Margaret J. (Coxon) Watkins.
Born in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Lavona (Thompson) Watkins. He was educated in Medina, NY schools and earned an associates degree from Johnson and Wales in Rhode Island.
During the late 1950’s he served with the United States Army attaining the rank of SP 4.
Benjamin was employed as a pipe fitter and Skilled Trades Foreman at General Motors in Framingham for 30 years retiring in 1989.
In addition to his wife of almost 58 years, he is survived by one son, Paul S. Watkins and his wife, Bernadette, of Fuquay-Varina, NC; one sister, Carol Corbett of Auburndale, FL; three grandchildren, Nathaniel, Adriana and Peter and many nieces and nephews.
