GOUVERNEUR – Virginia L. Watson, age 71, of Gouverneur, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 in Rochester, NY.

There will be a graveside service on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Hermon Cemetery with Pastor Howard Maxson officiating. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home in Gouverneur. Condolences, pictures, and memories may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Virginia was born on March 27, 1952 in Ogdensburg to the late Donald and Virginia (Piercy) Wells. She graduated from Heuvelton Central School. She married Gary W. Watson on October 21, 1973 at the Gouverneur United Methodist Church. Gary passed away on February 16, 2021.

Virginia stayed home to raise their three children. She loved to cook and be with her family. Virginia is survived by her three children, Tonya Lynn (Bob) Collins, Granger Watson, and Jerry (Tracie) Watson; brother, James (Donna) Wells and sister, Grace Wells. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Virginia is predeceased by her husband, Gary; parents; and a brother, Donald Wells.