Michael "Mildew" Knowles Sr. January 12, 1958 - August 22, 2008 SARASOTA, FL -Michael “Mildew� Joseph Knowles Sr, 50, passed away in Sarasota, FL on Friday August 22, 2008. Born January 12, 1958 in New London, CT to LaForest Knowles Oates and predeceased Harvey Eugene Knowles Sr. Michael is survived by Gale Knowles, Wethersfield, CT; his daughters Ursula Chappelle, New London, CT and LaShonda Jarrett, Hartford, CT; sons Cedrone and Michael Knowles Jr, Norwich, CT; 11 Grandchildren; mother LaForest Knowles Oates, Norwich, CT; brothers Harvey Knowles Jr., Norwich, CT; Kenneth Knowles, Groton, CT; Jamie Knowles, Griswold, CT; Raymond Knowles Sr., San Antonio, TX; Fredrick Knowles, Norwich, CT and JohnnieLee Walton, Griswold, CT; sisters Martha Oates, Atlanta, GA; Patricia Belton, Norwich, CT; Donie Jarmon, Norwich, CT and VernaLisa Walton, Griswold, CT; grandmother Martha Montgomery, Norwich, CT; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Michael attended The Norwich Free Academy and was a telephone technician by trade. He enjoyed billiards, motorcycle riding, fishing, vacationing in the Bahamas (Khalik) and spending time with his grandchildren. The memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday August 30, 2008 at Byles & MacDougall Funeral Home, Inc., 99 Huntington St., New London, CT 06320. A gathering will be held at the Elks Victory Lodge 1096; 74 Green Street, New London, CT. In honor of Michael donations can be made out to LaForest Knowles Oates (860-859-1459).
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