Ariel M. Watson, 96,  passed away on January 28, 2019. She worked as executive secretary in New York City for the Chemical Bank & Trust Company. Following a move to Connecticut in 1960 she was appointed as Clerk of the East Lyme Probate Court in Niantic, CT and held that position until 1977. After moving to Arizona she became a secretary in the Office of Sponsored Projects at ASU retiring as Office Supervisor in 1990. Survivors include two sons, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A son and husband, Lester, preceded her in death. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 11735 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ. Because of her love of animals, in lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made in her memory to the Arizona Humane Society or to any no-kill shelter of choice. (Source: Arizona Republic)