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Peter McKnight Obituary

McKNIGHT, PETER KIRK, 81 passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2013 with his wife by his side. He was the beloved husband of 54 years to Joan-Sandra (Hayman) McKnight. Born in Warwick, RI, he was the son of the late William and Mercy (Shirlaw) McKnight. Peter was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, serving his country during the Korean War. An alumnus of RI School of Design, he worked as an industrial designer for Ciba-Geigy Corp. in Cranston, RI for 30 years followed by 7 years at APV Crepaco in Attleboro, MA. Peter was a devout follower of the Lord. A former member of First Presbyterian Church of Providence and current member of Greenwood Community Church he served as an Elder, Deacon, Trustee and member of the choir. In his youth, he was a member of Demolay. He was also involved with the University Glee Club of RI and the Barber Shop Quartet. Throughout his life, in addition to his passion for music, Peter loved to work with his hands creating detailed finish work on his home and building beautiful models and furniture pieces. Besides his wife, he was a devoted father to his two sons, Andrew McKnight (Debby) of Foster and David McKnight (Pamela) of Chagrin Falls, OH. He was a wonderful grandfather of 7; Nicholas, Kevin, Leanne, Elsa, Will, Nathan and Maris. He was the brother of the late William McKnight of Irvine, CA and Shirley Cruickshank of Florence, SC. His funeral will be held on Saturday at 9am at the Greenwood Community Church Presbyterian, Warwick. Internment will take place at the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter, RI. Visiting Hours: Friday, 4-7pm at Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home 800-812 Greenwich Ave, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in his memory may be made to Greenwood Community Church Presbyterian, 805 Main Ave., Warwick, RI 02886. Online condolences; murphyfuneralhomes.org

Published by The Providence Journal on Oct. 17, 2013.
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Dear Joan- So sorry to hear of your loss. Seems like just yest. I was living in Greenwood and involved with school. God Speed. Moe Knight Heise

Maureen Heise (Knight)

October 20, 2013

Dear Joan Sandra, My sincere sympathy to you and to your family at the death of your husband, Peter. I know that he was a faith-filled man; may he now know the reward of his faith and of his goodness with the Lord. May God bless and confort you. Peace, Fr. Joe Escobar (St. Pius 1989-96)

Fr. Joe Escobar

October 19, 2013

Andy and Deb, You're both in my thoughts.

Dana Denman

October 18, 2013

Joan Sandra & family,

I was sorry to read of your husband's & father's passing. May your faith give you courage and peace and strength and comfort in the days ahead.

Sincerely yours,
Joyce A. Gilkenson (teacher & DA's friend)

October 18, 2013

Pete was a gentleman and a gentle man. We will remember him fondly.

Jon & Beth Bawabe

October 17, 2013

Thoughts and Prayers to Andy, Deb and family.
Michael, Michelle & Julian Fitzgerald

October 17, 2013

We are so sorry for your family's loss. Peter was a joy to work with and a joy to have as a friend. He will be sadly missed.
Frank and Shirley Marchetti

October 17, 2013

Andy

October 17, 2013

Andy, Deb and Family- Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Sue Quack

October 17, 2013

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