Michael F. Kneeland

Michael Kneeland Obituary

Michael F. Kneeland, of Plymouth, formerly of Quincy, passed away after a long illness June 21, at the age of 55. He is survived by his children, Michael Kneeland Jr., and Jaime Steinberg, John Steinberg and Jillian Steinberg. He was the loving brother of Donna Morin and her husband Joe of Florida, Donald and his wife Cynthia of Plymouth, George of Plymouth, Lorrie Slattery and her husband Richard of NH, Maria Dean and her wife Lisa of Brockton and the late Catherine McKenna. He also leaves his friend, Janet Barry of Quincy; his Goddaughter, Amanda Kneeland of Plymouth; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Michael had a passion for history and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam and was a member of the American Legion in Quincy. Visiting hours will be held at the Richard Davis Funeral Home, 373 Court St. (Rte. 3A), N. Plymouth, Wednesday, June 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 27, at 10 a.m. at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the New England Center for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108, or at www.nechv.org. Online condolences may be made at richarddavisfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Jun. 25, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Kneeland

12 Entries

Donald Gamble and Family

June 19, 2025

Remembering Mike as not only a young man who worked at the family Boatyard, his Dad,and other of his Family members, he was well liked by many people, with deepest sympathy to all of his family, IM proud to say he was a friend also. RIP Michael. GRUMBLE

DONALD GAMBLE

June 19, 2021

I think of Mike and many others who have left us too soon.
Always a smile for me,Mike: we can only say ,that to live in the hearts
you leave behind is never to die .see you in the boatyard in heaven my
friend.R.I.P. Don Gamble and family.

Don Gamble

June 20, 2019

We think of the one s who have gone before us and too young often, Mike was a great kid when he worked at the boatyard and later a veteran . A smile for me always .The Kneeland family and We go back a long way in Hough s Neck, He is in a better place now. We miss him and so many others R.I.P. Mike.

July 1, 2013

Sorry to hear about Mike's passing. He was a great guy. Please accept our condolences. Scott Boidi & family.

MMS

June 26, 2013

The light of GOD
Is with you!

kelly q uinn

June 25, 2013

Rip Mike

Don Gamble

June 25, 2013

Mike always had a smile for me. With deepest sympathy for his family and all who knew him .He will be missed.
Don Gamble and Family.

Carolyn Mcgrath

June 25, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Karen

June 25, 2013

Michael was a man among men. Though Michael knew God throughout his life he accepted Jesus into his heart several years ago through the richness of his friends and the fellowship at New Hope Chapel of Plymouth. He knew without doubt that he would one day enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. He knew that there he would no longer be in pain or feel the weakness of his illness that he so resented. It was what kept him from working and providing as he wished for those he loved; primarily his son Michael. He was strong and passionate, polite, loving, brilliant, patient, an amazing cook, a political and historic genius and of course a bibliophile. He always had a book with him and several opened at home that he was currently reading. He had a gift for making those around him feel as if they had known him for a lifetime. He made friends very easily and had many. Each and every friend meant so much to him. He never hesitated to stop to talk to a fellow veteran and would go out of his way to do so. He adored his son Michael and often said that the best day of his life was the day he was born. He was so proud of his son's artistic and musical talents. He often remarked of their mutual love of literature and how impressed he was of Mike's ability to retain and also express that which he had read. He hoped that one day young Michael would realize the wonder of his own gifts and have a full and rich life. Michael spoke of his many memories of growing up with his family in Quincy. He loved his mother and brothers and sisters so much. I believe he cherished the wonders of the ocean more than most. A day on a boat to him was like a slice of heaven. He knew everything there was to know about boating and fishing. Michael joined the Marines when he was 17 years old. So young to enlist but even then he was known for his love for his Country. He was a proud Marine and a very proud American. He loved Plymouth and particularly loved spending time at the waterfront people watching and discussing boats. Michael truly wished he could have left everyone a million dollars but, of course, as for most that was impossible. Hopefully, what all will remember is that very handsome man with that amazing smile who instead left us with a million stories. He had such a gift of telling stories that he could make you laugh till you cried; and them some. And, yes, we all have stories of Michael. But truly what he would want from us all is this one thing: that we only remember the best of his best. Because there was just so much. Rest in Peace our Michael Foster Kneeland. We will see you again in Heaven for all of Eternity. But boy oh boy will you be missed until then.

June 25, 2013

I am saddened to learn of Michael's death; he was always a friendly, caring, and sincere gentleman. Love, Auntie Florence

Helen Fuller

June 25, 2013

So sorry for the loss of Michael.He is with his Mom and Dad and sister looking down on his siblings and family. I have a wonderful picture of myself holding his infant son many years ago at Auntie Flo's house. Good memories.

Sandy Gagne'

June 25, 2013

Michael at least you r not suffering anymore. Rest in peace my friend.

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