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Webster Knight III

Webster Knight Obituary

KNIGHT, WEBSTER III, 65, of North Carolina and New Hampshire and formerly of Warwick, passed away July 22, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Geneva S. (Fraser) Knight and the former husband of Maureen (Newman) Heise.

Born in Providence, he was a son of Alice (Mayes) Knight Gray and the late Charles Curtis Knight.

Mr. Knight was the owner of the former Fire Glow of RI in Warwick. He was an Army Veteran.

He is also survived by his three daughters: Shannon Beatty, Kecia Courtemanche and Kerrin Chrupcala; stepchildren: Brenda Spencer and Jason Salisbury; siblings: Roger and William Knight and Allison Barrett and ten grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Steven Knight.

He will be GREATLY missed by family and friends.

A Celebration of His Life will be Sunday at 2:00pm at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., E. Greenwich.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jul. 25, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Webster Knight

17 Entries

kecia courtemanche

July 19, 2025

As I look back 17 + years at comments about my Father, I realize that others saw a Totally Different Side of Webb.
Yes, he certainly loved a "good yard sale" taking up most of his Saturday's & a good Auction (which I attended with him when small to "the barn" with Bob Fricker.
And yes, he did love his pink or green heisey.
However, the fun loving "family man who loved & spoke about his children and grandchildren, was a myth to our family except for daughter, Shannon.
I'm truly glad that most of you did not know Webb during my years with him as my Dad & had a good relationship with him. Maybe he finally made peace with life & himself.

doug and angela stone

August 9, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of Web's passing. We knew him thru Ginny who works for Doug, keeping the company books. We enjoyed knowing him and felt like we had met someone who really liked people and was ready to give them advice on antiques for the asking. Doug and Angela Stone

Anthony & Elaine Haigh

August 3, 2008

To the Knight Girls,

So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We cherish all the wonderful memories of camping with your family.

Suzanne Robinson

August 2, 2008

Dear Kecia,
My father and sister let me know of your fathers passing. Years ago my father also told me that your father lived in New Durham. I remember thinking..."What a small world." and always thought I would run into him at the General Store or somewhere around town but never did. As kids, I remember your father putting a roof on our house on Potters Ave. He was always very nice to us kids. I am very sorry for your loss and hope that time and the happy memories you shared help you and all your family through this sad time. I do believe our loved ones are still with us after they pass, but only in a different form and sometimes, something like a flicker of the light or a certain song on the radio or a lucky penny you find can be their way of letting us know they're around. I lost my mother last fall and have had many a flickering light and it has been very comforting for me to get, what I believe as signs from her. Peace be with you.

Larry and Bruce Gordon

July 31, 2008

We were so sad to hear the news about Web. He was a good friend and neighbor in Gilford, N.H.

We had common interests in antiques and would discuss our latest finds wheither from an auction or better yet a good find at a yard sale. We could talk about a "nice piece of glass." Yes glass...especially Heisey. Even bought an old beat up chair from Web, painted it up and gave it a new seat. Still enjoy that chair.

We also talked about gardening...checking on the tomatoes and squash and marigolds that scared the bugs away.

We were also in awe at how handy Web was. If you needed advice on a repair, Web was always there. He was able to fix things and even built his own house...from beginning to end. A magnificent feat.

It was always good speaking with Web. Always learned something and got the Web point of view.

We will have good memories of Web and wish him a good night. He was a good Knight.

Love to Ginny and the Knight family.

Love Larry and Bruce Gordon
Toledo Ohio

bette martin

July 30, 2008

Reading of your Dad's passing has caused me to visit the 60's for a short while. The Knight's family home, Liggetts Drug and the soda fountain. Edgewood in general. What wonderful memories. I hope that your Dad shared some of this with you. I was a friend of your uncle Steve but your Dad is prominent figure in it all.
I will hold you close to my heart. My deepest sympathy to you all.

Linda & Jimmy Creech

July 28, 2008

Web was my character friend. A character that you never forget. He would come into Reid's just to aggravate me, we both loved a good fuss. We were the same age and could talk about SS, insurance, children and our bucket lists. Going to miss you, buddy.

Donna Reid

July 28, 2008

Webb was an almost daily visitor at our antique shop. He loved his glassware and stopped to talk to all our staff. Friendly and fiesty. He was a good friend and auction companion. We are so glad he chose Selma to move to and we are better for having known him. As a good neighbour and a loving friend he will be dearly missed.

Marlene & Charlie Gordon

July 26, 2008

We are grateful for the many years that we were privileged to call Web Knight our friend. Web was a very unique individual who looked at life in a very positive way but from a different prospective.
He certainly loved people and enjoyed the interaction of a good discussion.
Web also like the challenge of the hunt for various items that he felt contained good value. He often was up early on a Saturday morning to make his rounds of various “sales locations” to put his knowledge to good use.
Web also had the gift and tenacity to build a home in New Durham from beginning to end with his own hands and his own plans. Like we said, Web was a very unique individual.
Web was always there for us as a good neighbor and a very good and thoughtful friend. He offered his helping hand often without expecting anything in return.
Now, even though Web has left us, his spirit, his memory, his goodness will always remain a part of each of us.
Jacob Rudin described Web best, “When we are gone and people weep for us and grieve, let it be because we touched their lives with beauty and simplicity. Let it not be said that life was good to us, but rather, that we were good to life.
Our love and deepest sympathy to Ginny and Web’s family.

Marlene & Charlie Gordon
Gilford, N.H.
July 27, 2008

Noel & FAYE Bass

July 26, 2008

We met WEB at the G&L auction a couple of years ago and were really intrigued with his knowledge and love for glassware and collectibles.Since our meeting we have gotten to know him personally
and we became close friends.Web was always thinking of others and was a man you could call a true friend.We are going to truly miss him and we send our deepest sympathy to his family.He really loved his garden and his fruit trees.We were blessed to have him in our lives.

Kim McClure

July 26, 2008

I only new Web from the G&L auctions but I was always happy to see him. He would tell me about glass and what was good and what I should pass on. He would even let me get some good pieces every once in awhile instead of keeping them for himself, or his daughters. :) He would show me pieces he got for his daughters and be so happy about sharing them with his girls. That always touched my heart. He seemed like a great man, and he will be missed.

Cheryl McClure

July 26, 2008

Although Webb was only in my life for a short time, what a joy he was. Auctions just will not be the same without his sharp eye for beautiful glass and the knowledge he was always sharing with all of us. He was a remarkable person and will truly be missed.

Connie

July 26, 2008

Hey, I'm very sorry to hear of Web passing away. I knew Web from G&L Auction in Selma. I only knew him for about 9 months, but in that short time, I realized what a great man he was. I found out last night at the auction that he wouldn't be sitting beside or in front of me anymore and was truly sad. It just won't be the same there anymore. Just know that he really touched alot of lives here in this area. My (and everyone else here) prayers are with you and your families at this time. I will miss him!!!

Cheryl & Bob Sands

July 25, 2008

Dear Ginny and Family,
So sorry to hear about Web's passing. He was such a great help to us when we bought our cottage in Alton, NH. He will be missed!

Donna Mende-Lang

July 25, 2008

I heard about your dad today, and I was so sad. I have many fond memories of camping with the Knight's, the Crouse's, and the Haigh's....oh and those time I got to sleep at your house, your dad always had a joke or a story to tell...I will cherish those times forever........

Mary Jones

July 25, 2008

It was definately my honor and pleasure to meet Web! I was lucky enough for him to walk into my real estate office in Selma, NC one day and request to see some houses. For the next couple of months we were in constant contact. In the time that we spent riding around from house to house he was constantly talking about his family. I know how deeply he cared for them all! I feel like I have known him for many years! When he introduced me to his daughter Shannon, I felt like I had met another friend.
He ended up purchasing a home that I was very familar with from my youth. One that a friend of the family had owned and it already held a sentimental place in my heart. Every time I drive by the home he bought in Selma, NC I would always look over for him in the yard, or just to see if his truck was home. That corner just won't be the same anymore!! My heart will always have a place set aside for Web Knight.

The Hassett Family

July 25, 2008

Dear Kecia and Family,
Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

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