William “Bill” Knight

Gerald William “Bill” Knight of Blenheim passed away on Saturday September 4, 2010; three weeks before his seventy fifth birthday. Bill is the much loved husband of Georgia (Mitchell) Knight and father of Jeffrey Knight of Cold Lake, Alberta and Gregory and Leslie Knight of Glencoe. Missing Grandpa are Michelle & Nathan Stevens, Johnathan & Beth Knight, Mitchell Knight, Keegan Knight and Kylie Knight. Bill is survived by his brothers Donald Knight of Comox, B.C., Dan Pretty & Deborah of Leamington and Ken Pretty of Chatham, his sister in law Helen Knight of Norwich as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Ihrma Pearl and Russell Andrews Knight, his brothers Bob and Wayne Pretty and by his stepdad Earl Sidney Pretty. Bill, who was an electrician by trade was an avid supporter of Blenheim. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 185, the Kent Lodge #274, the Royal Arch Masons #73, the Kent Preceptory No 20, the Blenheim Shrine Club, the Rondeau Rod and Gun Club, the Order of Eastern Star Mecca Chapter #58 and he served on the Board of the Legion Villa. Bill was a volunteer fire fighter with the Blenheim/Harwich Fire Department, retiring after 30 years of service. Bills family will receive family and friends for visitation at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Monday from 2:00- 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Legion Service will be held at 7 p.m. immediately followed by a Masonic Lodge Service. A Funeral Service for Bill will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday September 7, 2010 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Bill Terris, Legion Padre officiating. Cremation to follow. Friends wishing to remember Bill with a memorial donation are asked to consider the London Health Sciences Regional Cancer Program.