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Schiliro added that Watson passed away "peacefully in her sleep."
"We are filled with sadness, but feel deep gratitude for a life well-lived and dedicated to her family, friends, and the North Castle community," Schiliro wrote.
The supervisor did not list Watson's age or date of birth, although he noted that she was "devoted to her family," which included her husband, Bill, who she was married to for more than 50 years.
According to Schiliro's message, Watson had three children, their partners and five grandchildren.
Schiliro also noted that Watson was a lifelong Banksville resident and descended from the Banks family.
Watson, whose nickname was Dorrie, was appointed Town Historian in 1993 by Supervisor Jack Lombardi, Schiliro added. He recapped her accomplishments, which included involvement in the creation of Armonk's Bedford Road Historic District, along with lead efforts to get the district and the Elijah Miller House in North White Plains added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The current supervisor also listed the various local organizations that Watson was involved in, which included chairing the Elijah Miller House Committee, serving on boards for the North Castle Historical Society and the Middle Patent Rural Cemetery Association, Inc., and serving on the North Castle Landmarks Preservation Committee.
Watson, Schiliro added, was chairperson of the Armonk Antiques Show, a board member of the Banksville Community House and an honorary member of the Banksville Independent Fire Department.
The supervisor also listed the schedules for Watson's wake, funeral and burial. The wake will be held on Sunday, Jan. 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ballard Durand Funeral Home, which is located at 2 Maple Avenue in White Plains. Her funeral is set for Monday, Jan. 5 at 10 a.m. at the Bedford Presbyterian Church, located at 44 Village Green in Bedford. Finally, her burial is scheduled to take place at the Middle Patent Rural Cemetery, which is near the church.
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