Rochdale: Dana R. Watts, 58, passed away on Tuesday, August 26th, in the UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, after an illness.

He leaves his partner and fiancé of 14 years, Cathleen Coutu; his two sons, Dana Watts of Leominster and Cayden Watts of Westborough; his two daughters, Raylynne Watts of Natick and Shaniya Moran of Worcester; his brother, Donald Watts of North Grosvenordale, CT; his sister, Brenda Watts of Worcester; and many extended family and friends.  He also leaves his beloved cat, Sheena.  He was predeceased by his brother, Harvey 'Billy' Watts, Jr.  Dana was born in Worcester the son of the late Harvey A. and Ethel A. (Letendre) Watts.

Dana worked as a librarian at the Worcester Library for over 10 years, retiring several years ago due to illness.  Dana had a passion for music, especially the Rolling Stones and David Bowe.  He also loved to play the guitar.  He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and loved watching movies.

Calling hours for Dana will be held on Monday, Sept. 1st, from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a funeral service to follow in the funeral home at 7:00pm.  Burial will be private.