In memory of
Wendy Watson
September 5, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wendy Watson on September 5, 2025.
Wendy is survived by her partner of 47 years, Lewis Manne, her brother-in-law Tony Manne, Aunt Ethel Abramowitz, cousins Denise and Howard Shilling, cousin Rochelle Morais, and nephew and nieces Sara and Aryeh Berzansky, Rob Manne and Farrah Schwartz, plus their respective families.
Wendy touched the hearts of millions of people through her music, most notably for the Degrassi TV series. She was also a valued friend, daughter, sister and positive influence on everyone who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wendy's memory to My Sister's Place, a not-for-profit organization that provides residential and outreach services for women and their children living with the consequences of violence and abuse. Please visit https://mysistersplace.ca
Wendy is survived by her partner of 47 years, Lewis Manne, her brother-in-law Tony Manne, Aunt Ethel Abramowitz, cousins Denise and Howard Shilling, cousin Rochelle Morais, and nephew and nieces Sara and Aryeh Berzansky, Rob Manne and Farrah Schwartz, plus their respective families.
Wendy touched the hearts of millions of people through her music, most notably for the Degrassi TV series. She was also a valued friend, daughter, sister and positive influence on everyone who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wendy's memory to My Sister's Place, a not-for-profit organization that provides residential and outreach services for women and their children living with the consequences of violence and abuse. Please visit https://mysistersplace.ca
Funeral Details
Show location:
Gathering
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres
375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M4T 2V8
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Friday, 12 Sep 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Info: Please enter the cemetery through the EAST gates off Mount Pleasant Rd. Drive straight ahead toward a small red brick bungalow, then turn right in front of it. Take the first laneway on the left, which will lead you to the Funeral Centre.
Funeral
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres
375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M4T 2V8
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Friday, 12 Sep 2025 2:00 PM
Info: A link to livestream the service will become available at the top of this page on Friday September 12 at approximately 1:45 pm. The recording of the service will be uploaded under the Media tab on this page after the service.
Burial
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres
375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M4T 2V8
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Friday, 12 Sep 2025 3:15 PM
Info: Wendy will be laid to rest in Section 42 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.