By Stampeders.com Staff

It’s been a month since his passing and Charlie Watson is still missed each and every day at McMahon Stadium.

Perhaps not everyone knew his last name, but anyone who spent time at McMahon — especially on evenings on weekends — certainly knew Charlie, his ever-present smile and his willingness to lend a hand. Officially he was the amateur athletics supervisor but he contributed to every facet of day-to-day life at McMahon.

Whether it was the Stampeders, the Dinos or any of the dozens of sports teams who make use of McMahon Stadium, Charlie was there to help any way he could. The man was dedicated — in seven years, he never missed a day of work — and passionate about sports, football in particular.

McMahon Stadium was the perfect place for Charlie because he could always find people who shared his love of the game. He considered himself fortunate to be around the sport he loved and those who experienced his good humour and compassion were certainly grateful for his work.

“No one,” said one of Charlie’s colleagues at McMahon Stadium, “ever had anything bad to say about him.”

Members of the Outriders cheer team, who practised in the evenings at McMahon and not always in ideal conditions, talk about how he distributed hand warmers when it was particularly cold.

When the Stampeders had a night-time or weekend activity, Charlie went above and beyond to make sure that everything was in order for the players, coaches and staff.

Charlie’s passion for the Red and White was so strong and widely known that individuals looking to pay their respects to him when he died last month were asked to make a memorial donation to the Stampeders Foundation.

Charlie is survived by brother Darrell and three sisters Jean, Margaret (Kevin) and Cheryl (Kevin) as well as nieces and nephews Cheyene, Kayley, Sean and Craig.