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Esther Owens Watrous passed away early on May 28 due to complications from COVID-19. She died peacefully and contented, a few days after being reunited with her son and daughter-in-law after a lengthy quarantine.

Born June 5, 1926, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Esther was the daughter of Attorney John J. Owens and Lou M. Decker. A prominent lawyer and politician, Owens served as district attorney, director of the Liquor Control Board, and secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, serving his good friend Governor Gifford Pinchot.

Esther married Frederic Arthur Watrous in 1950. A graduate of Keystone Junior College, Esther resided in Clark’s Summit for 60 years, and traveled extensively with Fred. Esther moved in with Scott and resided in Old Saybrook since 2014. After breaking her hip, she spent the last 3 years at Apple Rehab in Old Saybrook, where she made many friends and shared her indomitable spirit and positive energy with patients and staff. She played cards every night with a grand group of friends who cherished her and the fun and laughter that surrounded her.

She is survived by children Frederic, Jeffery, Karen Lucey, and Scott, and her two grandchildren, Alden and Sadie.

Due to the virus, no service will be held. Please post any thoughts or memories on Esther’s Facebook page. Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475, is in charge of the arrangements.