Photo courtesy of McNally & Watson Funeral & Cremation Service - Clinton
Clinton, Massachusetts
Mar 19, 1963 – Jul 27, 2012 (Age 49)
CLINTON/GARDNER
Michael J. Knight, 49, of 251 Pine St., Gardner, formerly of Clinton, died Friday, July 27, 2012, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Melissa A. "Missy" (Windward) Knight; a son, Alex J. Knight of Gardner; two daughters: Teri A. Knight of Indiana and Debbie Varnum of Portsmouth, NH; his mother, Alice E. (Saunders) Brothers Knight, of Clinton; three brothers: John H. Brothers of Warwick, RI, Robert F. Brothers of Clinton and Paul M. Brothers of Worcester; a sister, Margaret E. Parsons of Port Charlotte, FL; a daughter-in-law, Holli Vinsel; three grandchildren: Nevaeh, John and Natasha; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, David A. Brothers, who died in 2000.
Michael was born and raised in Clinton, son of the late Malcolm J. "Red" Knight. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Clinton High School, Class of 1981.
Michael was employed as a Process Technician for Anderson Power Products, Sterling. Previously, he worked for Solo Cup in their North Andover & Leominster locations, for many years.
He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, bowling, and playing 'Dungeons & Dragons'.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2012 from 4:00-7:00 pm with a service at 7:00 pm at the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton. Burial will be private. Flowers may be sent, or for those who wish, donations may be made in memory of Michael, to a charity of one's choice.
Missy, words seem so inadequate at times like this...we send our sympathy and love. We return to sterling tomorrow. Hope to see you soon.
Aunt cheryll and uncle Barry Lein
August 03, 2012 | Sterling, MA
Missy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Mike was a nice man and he will be missed by all who met him.
All Our Love,
Sherri and Norman Chabre
Sherri Chabre
August 02, 2012 | Sterling, MA
Missy we are so sorry for your loss. There are many memories of our years working together with Mike at solo which we will cherish.
karen and javed
August 01, 2012 | Leominster
I worked with Mike at Solo.He was upbeat person and he will be missed.
Phil Garber
August 01, 2012 | Abington, MA
I worked with Mike at Solo, North Andover and I am deeply saddened, and devastated by his passing. I cannot comprehend why this has happened. It is with deepest sympathy that my heart goes out to his family, friends and to everyone whose life was touched by Mike. I will never forget you Mike. You will live in my heart forever.
Liz Adams
August 01, 2012 | Raymond, NH
Godspeed. With deepest sympathy.
Rick Griffith
August 01, 2012 | APP, MA
Missy, Amelia and I send you our heartfelt sympathies for yours,ours,and many peoples loss of Mike. I remember fondly the many years we worked together at Solo and though I hadn't seen him since, I still have very many good memories of our working together. May God bless you and comfort you and all Mike's family during this time of sorrow and may you be led into believing that he is now home and resting with the Lord.
kevin Bartlett
July 31, 2012 | Leominster, MA
YOU WILL NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH I WILL MISS MIKE. WE HAD SO MANY GOOD TIMES THAT WE NEVER TALKED ABOUT. I AM SORRY THAT THIS HAPPENED AND HAS LEFT A HUGE VOID IN EVERYONES LIFE. I KNOW THAT LIFE DOES GO ON, BUT MIKE WILL NEVER LEAVE MY HEART.. LOVE YOU MISSY AND THE REST OF OUR FAMILY. PAUL
PAUL BROTHERS
July 31, 2012 | WORCESTER, MA
Missy I am so sorry for your lost. Just know that you and the family are in my prayers.
Rose Tillinghast
July 31, 2012 | Westminster, MA