As his wish, Percy passed away at home with his family by his side on Monday, March 26, 2018 in his 83rd year. He has gone to rest with his beloved wife Violet Knee (Reid) (2006). Loved father and father-in-law of Sharon and Larry Gibson, Darlene and Bill Van Bergen, the late Perry Knee (2010) and Nina, Wallace Knee and Honey-Lynn. Proud Poppy of Peter and Michelle, Tina and Christian, Jeremy and Sherri, Jeffery and Rebekah, Crystal and Ian, Ryan and Jenn, Justin and Rio, Jessica, and Jacklyn. Much loved great-Poppy of Merrick, Madelaine, Zoee, Porter, Harper, Pari, and Jessica. Predeceased by brother Seymour and Lillian Knee. Percy will be missed by all of his brother and sister-in-laws of Newfoundland, his lifetime friends Bill and Irene Noftall, and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Nurse Laura for being his nurse until the end, you are such a special person.
At Percy’s request, cremation has taken place with private family arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220).
Donations to South Huron Hospital Foundation-Jessica’s House or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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John & Arlene Berendsen
Sending our love to your family in your Great loss…
Sincerely,
Dan Heywood
To the Knee family. Very sorry to hear of Percy’s passing. My sincere condolences.
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene
Dear Sharon, Nina, Darlene, Wally and Families:
It is with saddened hearts that we are sending our sincerest sympathies to the Knee Family on the loss of your dear father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Percy. He was truly a special and wonderful man who dearly loved his family and friends. He will be forever missed by those who had the pleasure to have known him. May your cherished memories put a smile on your face and comfort you through these difficult days ahead. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Hugs and Prayers.
Clare & Brenda Martene & Family
Cynthia and Eric Fancey and Shirley Osborne
To the Knee family,
We can’t tell you how sorry we are to hear about Percy. We certainly loved it when he visited us and we had our chats over coffee. We are so happy we went to see him when he was in the hospital but never dreamed it would be the last time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bonnie Swarthout
Darlene and family
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your father.
Keep all the great memories close to your heart..
Thinking of you at this difficult time..
Bonnie Swarthout
Donna Masse
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. He will live on in your memories forever.
Our heartfelt condolences.
Donna Masse & Jim Leveck and family
June Morenz
Dear Nina and Families: We are sorry about Perry’s passing. We knew he was I’ll, but didn’t want to think about the final results. I was fortunate to meet Percy when Don Adams first introduced me at Tims, he could always put a smile/laugh on our faces with his Newfie sense of humour.
I met him a couple of weeks ago at the hospital, and even though he was ill, he still made a joke. That was our Percy!
May your wonderful memories carry you through this difficult time.
Terry and Judy Morgan
The Knee Family
Cherish all the wonderful memories you shared with Percy. It will be strange not seeing him driving around the village. We are so sorry for your loss.
Terry and Judy
Brenda Palsa
To the Knee family – my condolences on the passing of Percy- always enjoyed caring for him – he was a gem! Cherish his memory and take comfort in that he isn’t longer suffering and went the way he wished
Julie Grimminck
To the Knee Family,
My deepest condolences to you and your families. I had the pleasure of routinely meeting Percy when he would drop off his paper work for One Care which he was truly dedicated too, we shares lots of laughs and he never turned down a hug. May the memories that you have created together provide comfort to you at this time.
Warmest Regards,
Julie Grimminck
Carla Revington
To the members of the Knee family,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your father, father in law, grandfather and great grandfather, Percy.
May God grant him eternal rest and may He console all of you in your loss. Remember all the good times.
Carla & family
Elas and Mike Oliver
I can never express how sorry I am to hear of your father’s death. I am totally shattered in sadness after hearing this news. Please accept our condolence our hearts go out to you and your loved ones ……………May God give you peace and strength to handle this tough time of sadness. Percy and I were childhood Friends , but more like Sister and Brother until our lives took a turn in two different directions… Later years when we met each other if i had my hands in my pockets, he would always ask me if my hands were cold. He would also tell me we could have been sister and Brother..I will always remember that. Rest in Peace my Brother along with your loved one Violet. My heart is breaking … We will meet again some day
Kari Hearn
My condolences to the entire family when hearing of the passing of your father , grandfather Percy . Never really any words can heal your broken heart but know that so many people who know you ‘s all are there for you’s in this time of need . I will light a candle in his honour for his journey and to the ones that are waiting for him .
Chuck & Pam Ross
Chuck and I were so sorry to hear of Percy’s passing. Our thoughts are with all of you at this sad time.
Bonnie and Cam
Sharon, Nina, Darlene , Wally and families
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our condolences and thoughts are with you and your families .
Take Care
Bonnie Ziler & Cam McArthur
Carol Somerville
To the Knee family :
Had just recently heard that Percy was not well and now so sorry to read of his passing. My sincere sympathy to all of you.
I will miss his drive-by waves. He will certainly be missed in the Village.
George and Sue Wilson
To the Knee family, Hugs and prayers . Heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your Dad, Grandpa,Great-Grandpa. Percy was a nice man. Cherish your wonderful memories . May you find peace and comfort . George and Sue Wilson
Ray and Judy Mills
The Knee Family
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss of a great father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. We will miss seeing Percy at our church suppers, or driving through Exeter to pick up someone for a ride, or dropping someone else off at an appointment. His big beige car was always a sign that Percy was out and about and that all was well. I know he meant even more to each one of his family than he did to the many people he helped out over the years. His companionship was a blessing to many people. He will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Tom and Phyllis Tomes
We send our deepest sympathy to your family,
You will miss him.
Remember the good times.
Kim McKay
Darlene and Bill and family
Mu deepest sympathy to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers to.
LauraLee Lightfoot (Nickles) and family
So sorry for your loss!! Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time!!
Tracy Harrison
To the Knee Family,
Truly sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts are with you
Kindly
Tracy
Brent & Angela Gibson
Condolences to the whole family. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Tammy & Steve Bibby
Tina & family so sorry to hear about the passing of your grandfather! Our deepest sympathy is extended to you along with the entire Knee family at this difficult time.
Tracy Hayter
To the Knee Family
I am sorry to hear about your dad passing. Your mom and dad and my parents go along way back. Not to mention that our dads worked together for many years at CBM. Percy will be missed. My thoughts are with at this most difficult time.
Tracy
Kim and Murray MacDonald
Sending our condolences and hugs to everyone during this sad time
Murray and Kim MacDonald
Terry and Dianne Underhill and Family
Sending our Condolences to all of you during this sad time. He will be missed by everyone RIP
Terry , Dianne Underhill and Family
Love you past the sky!!
Mark@Judy Cronyn
Sharon,Darlene,Wally,Nina and families
Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
Cherish your memories, Sincerely Mark and Judy
Dianne Skinner
To the Knee family : You are all in my thoughts and prayers .
Brian & June Lather
Our condolences to the family, so sorry for the loss of your loved one!! He will be missed by all who knew and loved him! R.I.P. Percy
Pam Benoit
Jeremy and Zoee….sincere sympathy to you and your family in the passing of your Poppy. I remember you speaking of him with such admiration and respect. Take good care.
Pam
Scott Ross
So sorry for your loss. On a lighter note. Percy unknowingly supplied Perry & I with our first taste of booze(circa1970). I think it was a little of everything from liquor cabinet. RIP Percy.
Debra Tilley
Hugs to all of you at this time, I am thinking of you all; share your memories, have some laughs, share some tears, remember all the good times with Percy, he is reunited with his love Violet and having a cheer or two with son Perry, you all know that is where he is , take comfort in that. No more worries , no more pain, for Percy. He had a gruff exterior but I know he was sweetheart on the inside, remember it all, that is who he was… He is with you all, in your hearts in your memories, cherish it!
Our Deepest Sympathy
Debra and Ken Tilley
and Family
Pauline Overholt-Tait
Remembering a father who loved his family so very much. He always made me feel part of your family. God Speed Mr Knee sending prayers of strength to all your beloved family.
Robert and Sharon Dale
Our sincere condolences to each and every one of you. Keep the memories of your dear father close to your heart and he will always be with you.
Thoughts and prayers. Sharon and Rob
Ron and Marlene Moore
Our sympathy to all the Knee family . Thinking of you and you are in our prayers during this sad time. Hold close all your happy memories !! Ron and Marlene Moore
Rich and Tracy Lather
We are sorry to learn of Percy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May your memories sustain you through this difficult time.
Ruth McEachern
Nina Crystal Ian and family our deepest sympathy in your loss. Sending our thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort. Love Uncle Al and Aunt Ruth
Janice Graham
Nina, Crystal, Ryan, Justin and Ian,
Please accept my deepest condolences on Percy’s passing. Hugs to you all.
Bob and Martha Heywood
I am sorry to hear about Percy. There was never a problem knowing where you stood with him. I will miss his great down east sense of humor and his “less than gentle” but fun sarcasm. An unforgettable character for sure. We will miss him.
Donna Mosurinjohn
To the Knee Family
Sending each one of you our deepest sympathies in the passing of your Dad, Grampa, and Great Grampa….all of your memories will help you through the lonesome days ahead….he is now at peace with Vi and Perry watching over …
Donna & Jody & family
Marg Williamson
To the Knee Family. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Inson / Williamson Family
Ralph,Heather,Erin & Emily Wells
Sorry to hear of Percy’s passing, he always chuckled at his drive by mail handover at the mailbox. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Mike Veri
Our deepest sympathy to the Knee families. Regards Mike and Lynn Veri and families
Glenda & Pete Wuerth
Our deepest sympathy to each one of yous in the passing of your Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa. Please know that yous are in our thoughts in this difficult time ….Sincerely Choc and Glenda.
Al & Carole Preece
Dear Knee family,
Our sincere condolences at this difficult time.
Remember the good times that you shared.
Maureen ( Skip ) Wood
Nina,Crystal,Ryan,& Justin
My Deepest Sympathy ,in the Loss of Percy.
I know each of you will miss him.
Thinking of you !
Lynne Haughton
Thoughts and prays and hugs are with you and your family Jessica, at this sad time.
Love: Lynne, Aldane, Jordann, Abbi, Cameron and Jericho.
Natalie Lockie
Sorry very sorry for your loss.
Bill & Joanne Hodge
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all. Will miss seeing him driving around.
Winston Shapton
After sitting beside you for many years at the coffee shop, you will be dearly missed.
Bob and Brenda Smith
Tina and Christian,
Sorry for the loss of your Grandpa. Cherish your memories it will help with your healing.
Larry & Joanne Glavin
To the whole Knee Family.
So sorry to hear. Thoughts & Prayers are with you all. Hang on to your memories. He has been away from your Mom for quite a while. They are finally back together with Perry as well.
Mel & Glenda Lather
We know the past several weeks have been very difficult for all of you. May Percy rest in peace. We will miss our neighbour. Deepest condolences to each one of you.
Mel and Glenda
Donny and Carol Stuckless
Sharon,Darlene,Wally,Nina and families
Our heartfelt condolences on your loss of Percy… our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Hugs to all
Lloyd and Carol Moore
Nina
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. See you when we get back from FLorida.
Lloyd and Carol Moore
kathie glover
I am so sorry everybody , remember that laugh and he will never be gone xo
brad claus
thoughts and prayers at this difficult time guys