Arthur Watchorn (1920-2011)

A FORMER King’s School pupil, Arthur William Watchorn joined the family butcher’s business on the corner of Westgate and Guildhall Street.

He broke off to join the Army, spending most of his time in Italy.

Before he left, he had met Gladys, and during his service overseas they continued to correspond and on his return to Grantham, their friendship blossomed into romance that was to last for over 64 years together .

They were married in 1947 at St John’s Church, Grantham, and as a couple went on to run to run the  family butchers business in Westgate, Grantham, until their retirement.

In retirement they had more time to concentrate on the many hobbies and interests they both had – Grantham Indoor Bowling Club; travelling around the UK and America; socialising and much more with the many friends they made. They had a very full and wonderful life together and were devoted to each other.

Arthur was also an active Freemason.

The couple died within a few days of each other.