Watson's Skyways founder passes.

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A legendary Northern Ontario aviator and resort owner has died.

Richard 'Dick' Watson died Dec. 6 at Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa.

He was 87. Watson was predeceased by his wife Edna and three siblings.

Born and raised in Oba, Watson was a fighter pilot in the Second World War flying 90 missions with the Royal Canadian Air Force and was shot down three times.

His passion for flying led to the founding of Watson's Algoma Vacations in 1946- which became Pine Portage Lodge/Kabby Lodge -and Watson's...