Gerard Brian "Sam" Knack

1950 - 2017

Gerard Brian "Sam" Knack obituary, 1950-2017, Cambridge, ON

Gerard Brian "Sam" Knack

1950 - 2017

BORN

1950

DIED

2017

Gerard Knack Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 16, 2017.
With sadness and heavy hearts, we announce that Sam Knack passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the age of 66. Sam was known for being an outgoing and happy guy who was always talking and laughing. He was everybody's friend. You could often find him at the pub, enjoying the social aspect of the place just as much as the beer. Sam was a member of the Preston Legion Branch #126, and was also an avid golfer and enjoyed watching football on TV. He loved to spend time with his family, once taking them on a cross-country RV adventure, but also spending countless weekends swimming, laughing, and having fun. Sam will be dearly missed and forever remembered by his loving partner of 26 years, Linda Power, sons Scott Knack (Ashley) and Jason Knack (Desiree), step-son Abram Schiedel, and his grandchildren Brooklyn, Logan, Brayden, and Sierra. Friends and relatives are invited to a visitation at Barthel Funeral Home (566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge) on Monday, October 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will follow in the funeral home's chapel at 1:30 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Lisaard House.

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28 Entries

October 25, 2017

I worked with Sam many years ago and had the honour to get to know him. I'm shocked and saddened...way too young. Sam, you truly were a Prince of a man. Cheers! Patricia Snowdon

Amanda Boonstra

October 24, 2017

Sam,
You will be dearly missed by us all. We shared laughs at some of Cambridge's best watering holes!

Brenda Bilodeau

October 24, 2017

Good friend Sam. Didn't we share some laughs. Condolences to all of the family. Brenda Bilodeau

Bob Schilling

October 23, 2017

Thank you Sam, for the years you helped keep my business and home properly insured. I will always remember our social times at the "Desert Inn" and other watering holes!

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October 21, 2017

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October 21, 2017

The world is a "lesser" place without your laughter and wonderful personality.
Love and miss you Buddy

Ted Stocks

Richard Woodfield

October 21, 2017

Sincere condolences to Linda and all who mourn everybody's buddy Sam... Great pictures and memories... Thanks for sharing... Woody

Dorothy Spencer

October 18, 2017

I'm grateful I had the chance to know Sam as both a colleague and a cherished friend. His smile will be missed by many. My heartfelt Sympathy to Linda and Sam's family.

Michelle Bouchey

October 18, 2017

Sam was a friend and colleague for many years. He will be sincerely missed.
Rest in Peace Sam.
May god Bless you and all who knew and loved you.

Cale Dale

October 18, 2017

Sam,

I had the pleasure of working with you for the last few years of your career, you made it look so easy buddy, always in early checking the hockey pool stats and updating me on current events. You are a great man Sammy, always up for laugh.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Myra Plaantz

October 18, 2017

R.I.P. Dear friend,sure going to miss you,loved your laughter!!!

Karl Kiefer

October 17, 2017

Our deepest condolences to Linda and Sam's Family.......

Karl Kiefer and Family

October 17, 2017

Sam...I'll always Smile when I think of you..I was Blessed to have you as my Friend..

Tom Stanley

October 16, 2017

Thoughts and prayers are with Sam's family, embrace the memories

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Victoria Clark

October 16, 2017

Dear Sam, you will always be remembered by your friends and family, but your loyalty to your clients was evident in all of the years I knew you. Thanks for being part of our South Waterloo Family, we had many fun times. To your family, Sam brought laughs and wisdom to all of us. We will miss him dearly and remember him always.

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