Joseph Watkin

Joseph Watkin, age 95, of Brookline, died on April 29, 2013. He was the beloved husband for 71 years of Musia (Schmukler) Watkin and the devoted father of Arnold Watkin and his wife Marcelle of Newton, Robyne Watkin-Anson and her husband Mark Anson of West Hartford, CT, Sharon Modlin and her husband Robert of Buffalo Grove, IL, and Clifford Watkin and his wife Laura of Marblehead. He is also survived by 10 cherished grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Graveside services at the Temple Emanuel Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 11:00 am.  Memorial observance will be  at the home of Arnold and Marcelle Watkin on Wednesday  7-9 pm and at the home of Clifford and Laura Watkin on Thursday  7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Goddard House, 165 Chestnut St., Brookline, MA 02445 or to www.yadvashem.org