Tribute to John

John passed away peacfully at Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society Cancer Rehab Centre in Wong Chuk Hang on 26 October at 3:00 am.

You are welcome to leave your tribute to John (or to most of us Mr. Watts) on this site.

Should you wish to share some old photos with John on this site, please send an email with the photos and your message that you wish to appear on this site to wattsjohndavid@gmail.com and one of the administrators will help you post them on the site.

Monday, 5 November 2012

Message from Harry


I remember John’s extraordinary generosity. When he saw that I had taken up Chinese painting, he went to great trouble and expense to procure for me the materials – xuan paper, brushes, ink stick and stone – even a chop. This chop cost him much in time and effort. He always brought tobacco for me even though it was more expensive in Hong Kong. When he found himself with a spare kindle he thought of me and sent it.

When John was here I found him thoughtful and imaginative, able to point out aspects of any topic that had not occurred to me. His moral courage was beyond question and his physical courage served him well when the dreadful illness struck.

Well, he has found a safe refuge and peace at the last.

Harry Munn (Partner of Susan Watts)

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