Canisteo, NY

Bruce K. Watson – (79) – of Grand Island, NY, formerly of Canisteo, NY, died Tuesday afternoon (January 27, 2025) at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Williamsville, NY.

Born in Rochester on November 1, 1946, he was the son of Harvey and Eileen (Klos) Watson.

Bruce was a graduate of RL Thomas High School in Webster, NY and in 1968 graduated from Niagara University.

For many years he owned and operated the Kill Buck Inn in Canisteo.

He was married on June 8, 1968 to the former Cynthia Beader who survives.  Also surviving are 3 daughters, Stephanie (David) Shaw of Kenmore, NY, Kimberly Watson of Atlanta, GA and Julianne (Donald) Smith of Atlanta, GA; 2 brothers, Harvey (Dixie) Watson of San Antonio, TX and Mark (Lori) Watson of Tampa, FL; 4 grandchildren, Joseph (Hailey) Watson, Jasmine Watson, Dylan Shaw and Estella Smith; 1 great-granddaughter, Ayla Watson.

At Bruce’s request there will be no calling hours.  A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church, 2100 Baseline Road, Grand Island, NY with final interment in St. Stephen Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Bruce’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to Neighbor’s Foundation of Grand Island, PO Box 155, Grand Island, NY 14072 or by visiting www.gineighbors.org.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.