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2019
Eleanor Jean (Fee) McKnight age 85 of Lincoln passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 she was the wife of the late Tom McKnight. Jean was born in Boston on January 10, 1933 a daughter of the late Joseph and Sadie (Ferguson) Fee. Raised and educated in Boston she graduated from the Girls High School in Boston. Jean and David married on March 19, 1955 in the Newton Presbyterian Church and lived in Waltham before settling in Lincoln. Jean was a devoted wife and mother and worked for many years in the family business McKnights Nursery and later at Stonegate Gardens. She was a long time member at the Weston United Methodist Church and was active in many church programs and sang in the choir. Jean enjoyed bowling, roller skating, playing piano, traveling and especially spending time with her loving and devoted family. She is survived by her children, Richard McKnight of Lincoln, Deborah Stacey and James Hawkins of New Ipswich, NH, Donna McKnight-Iwany and husband Robert of Bedford, Diane Olsen and husband Edward of Waltham and David Blake McKnight Jr. of Maynard. Beloved grandmother of Mark and Jessica Stacey, Sarah and Christopher Iwany. Jean also leaves 9 great-grandchildren, her sister Ruth Close and husband Rodgers of Beverly, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her brother Robert Fee and sister Dorothy Farrell. Friends and family will gather to honor and remember Jean on Sunday, January 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Concord Funeral Home, 74 Belknap St., Concord. Her funeral will be Monday, January 14 at 10 a.m. in the Weston United Methodist Church, 377 North Ave., Weston. Interment will follow in Lincoln Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Cure Alzheimers Fund, 34 Washington St., Ste 310, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-1903. Arrangements under the care of Glenn D. Burlamachi, Concord Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, Concord. To share a memory or offer a condolence visit: www.concordfuneral.com.
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Donna,
I'm very sorry for your loss. Having just lost my mother in September, I can feel that great big hole in your heart. May her memories bring you comfort and be a blessing to you and your entire family.
Mary Sartori
Mary
January 11, 2019
dave, very sorry for your loss. pete and donna linstrom
Peter Linstrom
Friend
January 11, 2019
Dear Diane and Edward and family,
Thinking of you with Deepest Sympathy and love.
Scott and Cindy Boudreau
Family Friend
January 10, 2019
I am so sorry, dear cousins. Love and prayers to all of you.
Barbara Connolly
Family
January 10, 2019
Dear Dave and family I'm very sorry for your loss I know how much your mom meant to the family and the legend of McKnights nursery may she be at peace now , God bless Chris Park
Chris Park
Friend
January 10, 2019
Donna, I always thought your mom was sweet and kind. I know you will miss her very much!
Laura Flannery
Friend
January 10, 2019
Im sorry grammie deb. Love you Jaylyn
Jaylyn Stacey
Grandchild
January 10, 2019
Deepest sympathies to you all.
Pat MacHugh
Family Friend
January 10, 2019
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