Hart “The Flower Guy” Watt
November 14, 1941 - August 12, 2022
Funeral Details: Saturday September 3, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Army Navy Airforce Club # 365 Barrie, Ontario
Hart “The Flower Guy” Watt,
Born in Picton Ontario on November 14, 1941, Passed away peacefully at his home in Thornton on August 12th, 2022 after a short but courageous fight with cancer. Among other ventures, Hart sold flowers in Barrie’s Bars, Restaurants and other businesses for more the 43 years with his last night out “selling” being just this past Canada Day long weekend. Many of you may have encountered Hart over the years and if you did, we hope he left you with a smile on your face and flower in your hand because that’s truly what he enjoyed most, making people smile. In the few weeks Hart had between his diagnosis and passing he packed more dancing and fun with friends and family than anyone thought possible. He approached this situation with the same smile, twinkle in his eye and sense of humour that he lived the rest of his life with and in end was content and at peace with his prognosis saying he had the opportunity to live a more full and interesting life than many. Predeceased first, by his wife Donna (nee Mattice) and then his partner Brenda Warner. Loving father of Brandon Watt of Kingston, Ontario. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Grace (Hollingsworth) Watt and his brother James Edward Watt, Grandparents Samuel Hart Hollingsworth and Cecile Amanda (nee Williams)
At Hart’s request a Going Away Party and Dance will be held at the Army Navy Air Force Veterans Club # 365 on September 3rd, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made directly to a Veterans Charity of choice, Cancer Foundation of Choice or Canada Without Poverty. Arrangements entrusted to Peaceful Transition Simcoe and condolences may be forwarded through www.peacefultransition.ca
Barry and Darlene Smith
Posted on: Saturday, August 20, 2022Brandon and all friends of Hart. This great man will be forever missed by all the lives that he touched, which were many. He was our brother Dennis Smiths greatest friend from boyhood and they sure had some great stories to tell, now together again, we miss them both.
RIP boys❤️
Jim Sawyer
Posted on: Tuesday, August 23, 2022Peace and golden bells to you, my friend. I’ll see you in the big dance hall, Hart.
Adieu,
Jimmy
Bob and Pat Neil
Posted on: Tuesday, August 23, 2022Dear Brandon, You will miss your Dad greatly but he will be in your heart and memories forever. We bought flowers off your Dad many times and enjoyed our conversations and his smile. Bob also delived propane to your Dad when he worked for Simce District Co op. Bob and Pat Neil
Betty Ann Wintoneak
Posted on: Wednesday, August 24, 2022My deepest condolence Brandon from myself and my family, I just found out from my youngest daughter Stacey. You always took good care of your Dad, which a lot of his close friends new you did. We all know your going to miss your Dad but he will always be in your heart..RIP MY FRIEND..
The Mills/Peck family of PEC
Posted on: Friday, August 26, 2022Our deepest condolences to you Brandon. We’re remembering the many heartfelt conversations between your Dad and ours (Pete Peck) over the many years. The visits from your Dad and you as well were always fondly remembered. I’m sure there’s a wonderful ongoing conversation in Heaven between the two of them about the “Good Old Days” and how much Family meant to them both. Our thoughts are with you.
Gene Myles
Posted on: Wednesday, September 21, 2022I worked at 55 Special for many years, Hart made sat nights extra special, he was a beautiful person and a great man to know. I’m sure he will missed by all that knew him.