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Mark Knight Obituary
Mark taught chemistry at Fulton High School, G. Ray Bodley High School, Christian Brothers Academy and Bishop Grimes High School, where he also coached volleyball. He was also Director of Admissions at St. Bonaventure University. Mark was also an active member of the Fulton Men's Chorus, the original Fulton Community Theater and the Bishop Grimes Community Theater and for many years was director of the traveling Bishop Grimes Lenten Mystery Players. In 1989 he was the recipient of the Bishop Harrison Coach of the Year Award.
Mark enjoyed gardening, reading, birds, and traveling. He attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tryon, NC.
He is predeceased by his parents, and a brother James, all of Fulton, New York.He is survived by his wife of 51 years, the former Rosalind M. Spaman of Mill Spring, NC, daughter Allison (Kevin) Wierman of Mill Spring, NC and daughter Jennifer (Scott) Spencer of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren Hannah (Jeff) Chale, Jessica (James) Bowers, William Wierman, Shaun and Samantha Spencer, great-grandchildren Lydia and Luke Chale and Brynn Bowers; brothers Donald of Fulton, NY, Francis of Simi Valley, CA, and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
Services will be at Foster Funeral Home in Fulton, NY.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, with burial to follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Fulton, NY.
Thos.Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors, Hendersonville, NC.
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Julie (Traeger) Julian
October 27, 2021
Sympathy to Allison and Jennifer from Julie (Traeger) Julian, husband Brendan and daughter Alice in Richmond, Virginia
William Wierman
November 20, 2020
I can't believe its been 5 years. I can't wait to see you again, a lot of stuff has happened since you left. I'll tell you all about it. Granma is back up north, but I'm sure you already knew that. Love you and miss you!
Julie Traeger Julian
October 21, 2020
Sympathy to Allison & Jennifer from Julie (Traeger) Julian in Richmond, Virginia
William Wierman
November 20, 2019
I love you and miss you grandpa!
Mary McGuire-Irwin
November 2, 2015
I was a student of Mr. Knight's at Bishop Grimes in the mid 1970s. He was an excellent teacher and a truly kind man. I remember he called me to make sure I was okay after I caused an accident in lab. Some people might have been angry with me, Mr. Knight was nothing but concerned. My heart goes out to his family.
pascale mauget
May 15, 2015
Dear Knight family,
I speak in french, it's easier for me. Je vous adresse mes plus sincères et profondes condoléances pour Mark, qui m'avait reçue avec Rosalind Jenifer and Alison en 1979 à Syracuse. My heart is crying and I remember a very very kind person. All my thoughts go to the Knight's family.
Hannah Chale
April 23, 2015
Hi Grandpa - It's been a few months and I miss you all the time. There's no way I can thank you enough for everything. The summers, Fulton, the Loop, House-boating, cards at night in the garage, Church, swimming, willow trees, gardening...there's no end - ever - the impact is everlasting. Your kindness, forgiveness, love of children and girls especially :)
Your singing, whistling, constant picture taking and videoing. Your beers and fermenting, your car racing and basketball watching. I'm leaving tonight to go to Grandma Wierman's funeral, going to Syracuse without you there. I will go see your grave for the first time and think of when you took us as kids, and the grass was the greenest, the sky was the bluest, the sun the warmest, and the air the freshest and smelling of warm chocolate. Your influence permeates every aspect of my life so you are always with me.
Jessica Bowers
December 19, 2014
Grandpa,
You will always be with me. I am so thankful for the times and memories we had together. I truly feel like I had the best grandfather a person could ask for and I love you very much.
William Wierman
December 7, 2014
Grandpa, some of the best memories I have are when we used to come stay with you every summer and we played hearts. We used to eat popsicles and laugh at your funny jokes while grandma lectured us about the sugar in the popsicles rotting our teeth. Or when that plant hung above your head and you pointed at it and said "hey, look at my new hat!" Those were the best of days, at least in my book. I love you and I miss you very much. Your Grandson William.
Michael and Sara Ames
December 2, 2014
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Mark's death. Mark was a great friend to us both and a terrific colleague of mine at CBA. We will always remember the kindness and friendship that he shared with us.
December 2, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Wanda and Tarek ElAhwany
December 2, 2014
Dear Winnie, Allison and the entire family..Tarek and I send our deepest sympathy and prayers to you. Mark will be in our memories forever. He was a very special man..always kind and had a loving heart. The last time I saw him was at the library..never will forget the big hug he gave me and said for us to come and visit..sorry to say we never made it down there. We thought of him often and the whole family. Love and prayers to each of you. We will miss Mark. We will be in touch.
Le Moyne College, Office of Alumni and Parent Programs
December 1, 2014
Please accept the most heartfelt sympathies of Le Moyne College. We hope the love and memories that you will forever hold in your heart bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
December 1, 2014
I was saddened to hear of Mark's passing. We were friends at Bishop Grimes and Christian Brothers Academy where we both taught.He was a wonderful person and deeply cared for his students and colleagues. He will be missed. My prayers go out to the family of Mark. Sincerely Carmen Lovecchio
Dan Heick
December 1, 2014
Mark was an inspiration to his students,and the world is better off because of his kindness and positive impact. Deepest condolences to the whole family.
Tim Fitzgerald
November 30, 2014
I was very sad to hear this news. Godspeed to Mark and peace to the family and friends he left behind.
Matt Gerbino
November 30, 2014
I will never forget our days together traveling with the Mystery Players, 1983. A great man and teacher, he will be missed.
Bonnie and Jerry Bergan
November 29, 2014
My wife and I taught at Bishop Grimes with Mark. Great teacher and a good friend. I had the pleasure of coaching with him and his dedication to his players was truly remarkable. Also, enjoyed seeing him in school plays, our poker games and Super Bowl. Our prayers go out his wife and two girls. Rest in peace Mark
Maureen Fischer
November 29, 2014
Mr knight was a wonderful chem teacher at BG. He will be missed by many. Peaceful rest Mr Knight....
Chip Pierce
November 28, 2014
Nice memories from when we taught at Bodley together. condolences from the Chip and BaibaPierce's
Barbara (Rossomano) Ostanski
November 28, 2014
My condolences to the Knight family. Mr. Knight was my favorite teacher and also played a large part in the direction my life has taken. He got me through chemistry back in the mid seventies at Bishop Grimes High School and then pointed me toward St. Bonaventure University. So many fond memories.
November 28, 2014
TO A GREAT BROTHER, I WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH. LOVE AND MAY THE LORD KEEP YOU AT HIS SIDE FOR EVER. FRAN
tom graham
November 27, 2014
Mr. Knight... One of the nicest teachers I had at Grimes. So sorry to hear of his passing. Deepest condolences to the whole family.
November 26, 2014
Our deepest sympathies are with you.
Donna and Rich
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