Donald Matthew Knight
(February 3, 1922 – August 28, 2011)
Don Knight (Poppy), late of Estevan, Sask. passed away in Regina, Sask. on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at the age of 89 years.
Don will be lovingly remembered by his children, Bill (Tessa) Knight of Ottawa, Ont., Berva (Daryl) Kolke of Estevan, Eileen (Warren) Fossum of Frontier, Sask. and Donna (Al) Knight-Waters of Saskatoon, Sask.; grandchildren, Andrea Knight (Rob), Donald (Jennie) Knight, Matt (DeeDee) Hebb, Ben (Beth) Hebb, Nick Hebb, Jeff Kolke, Pam (D’Arcy) Gunnlaugson, Michelle (Michael) Lee, Bryce (Jenn) Fossum, Drew Fossum (Tiffany), Brittany (Trent) Wagner, Dayton Fossum, Damian Knight-Waters (Kristen) and Shane Knight-Waters; 13 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Shirley Knight, Isobel Pratt, Florence Newton and Verna Newton; numerous nieces and nephews and second wife Florence Knight of St. Catharines, Ont. and her family.
He was predeceased by his parents, William and Daisy Knight; wife Gladys Knight (Newton); brothers, Jim (Lil) Knight and Ken Knight; five brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law.
Don was a lifetime resident and long time businessman in Estevan, being the proprietor of Wellock’s meat market. He also served as Estevan’s Chief of Police. He was proud to be a WWII veteran and was a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, in which he served in several capacities.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. A funeral service for Don will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Paul’s United Church, Estevan, with Rev. Brenna Nickel officiating. Interment will follow in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan.
Those so wishing may make donations to the Legion Sports Youth Athletics Program, the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home or SMILE Services Inc., Estevan in Don’s memory.
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