Obituary of James William Knight

James W. Knight of Winslow passed away on Tuesday, November 19th, at Togus
Springs Hospice Unit with his family by his side.

Jim was born in Fairfield, Maine on November 25th, 1935, the youngest son of the
late Ralph Knight and Sarah (Savage) Knight. Jim attended Winslow Schools
where he excelled in sports and later coached little league. Jim was a diehard
Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruin fan. Jim continued his love for sports by
attending his grandchildren and great grandchildren’s sports activities.

Jim served in the US Army and was a member of the Army National Guards. He
was a Winslow Volunteer Fireman for 18 years and a Winslow Reserve Policeman.
Jim retired from Waterville Welding in 1997.

Jim was a member of Corpus Christie Parish where he served as a Eucharist
Minister and served on the parish council. Jim was a member of the Pre-Cana
committee as part of the speaker couples. Jim was a life member of Winslow KC’s
Council 7300 and 4 th degree Waterville Assembly.

Jim’s favorite place was Great Moose Lake where he enjoyed spending time with
his family, boating and fishing. After retirement, Jim started playing golf and it
became a favorite hobby of his. Jim also was on a few bowling leagues.

He was predeceased by his wife Patricia, his son Gregg, grandson Tobey
Hockridge, four sisters Katherine, Helena, Annie, and Muriel, and two brothers
Robert and Ralph.

Jim will be dearly missed by his daughters Cindy Hockridge and husband Stu of
South China, Tricia Maheu and husband David of Belgrade, his daughter-in-law
Patricia Knight of Arizona, as well as his 3 grandchildren Kim Knight of Arizona, her
3 children, Alex, Aiden and Maddie, Danny Knight of Arizona, Erik Maheu and his
wife Robyn from Winslow, their two sons Maddox and Julien, Tobey’s daughters
Payton and Paige from Colorado Springs. Several nieces and nephews.

The family wants to thank Togus Springs Hospice unit for the loving care that Jim
received. Their care for the patients and their families comes from their hearts
with love.

A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, December 4 th at 10:00 am at Notre
Dame Catholic Church in Waterville. The family requests no flowers.