Shannon Rose Watson - Member Statement
MS. CLAUDIA CHENDER « » : I rise today to honour the life and mark the passing of a brave young woman and resident of Dartmouth South, Shannon Rose Watson.
Shannon was an artist, teacher, mother, and entrepreneur whose activities touched many lives, including my own. Shannon's release from the body that had rapidly been failing her came Monday after a lengthy and remarkably brave battle with cancer, a battle - although she might have described it as a dance - that was waged on her very own terms. Although she spent her earlier life in Western Canada, Dartmouth was very much her chosen home and one to which she contributed immensely.
She leaves behind her devoted husband, Ryan, and two young daughters - Katarina, age 9; and Tomika, age 5. In her final days, she was able to accompany them to their first day of school at the Shambala School, where she was formerly the art teacher, which brought her tremendous joy. Her presence and spirit will be missed by all who knew her.
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