Passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in Christchurch Intensive Care. Aged 65 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Catherine Watson-Kidd. Much-loved and special dad of Matt and Annie, Shelly and Jamie. Cherished Poppa of Mia, Zakkiah, Willow, Vannah and Xannthee. Loved father-in-law of Suz and Michelle. Loved son of Judy* and Lindsay*, and brother of Bill* and Trevor*. Dear brother-in-law of Wayne and Eileen* Finnerty, Margaret Watson (Christchurch), Donna and Colin Cherry (Perth), Ann and Vince Wyatt (Queenstown), Mary and Dennis Kelly, Barbara and Darryl Watson-Palmer (Queenstown). A much-loved uncle and friend to many. A service to remember Kol's life will be held at St Theresa's Church, Windsor, Invercargill, on Tuesday, December 23 at 2.00pm. Messages to the Watson-Kidd family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
(*denotes deceased)
"An angel lived among us,
A gift from God above,
He showered us with kindness
And shared with us his love."

Published by Southland Times on Dec. 20, 2025.