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Ronald Knox Obituary
September 24, 2021
Ronald Anthony Knox, age 78 of Bethany, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday morning, September 24, 2021.
Ron was the proprietor of Books by the Falls in Derby for over 35 years, one of Connecticut's oldest independent antiquarian bookstores. Ron studied philosophy at Columbia and was a poet, bibliophile and nature lover. He was a quiet and fun inspiration to all those who wandered into his bookshop seeking some guidance, entertainment or just plain adventure. His friends and family will remember him for his wit, wisdom and twinkle in his eyes that mirrored the glistening waterfalls nearby.
Ron is survived by his beloved wife, Lorraine Braden-Knox of Bethany, his daughter, Dana Knox-Gower of Southbury, his three sons, Gary Anthony Knox of Torrington, Ryan Anthony Knox of New Haven and Anthony Nicholas Knox of Gallipolis, Ohio, his sister, Linda Buturla of Voluntown, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will hold private services in celebration of his life.
"With freedom, books, flowers and the moon, who could not be happy?" - Oscar Wilde
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Casper Diana
November 8, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Roosevelt Tower Antiques & Salvage
October 7, 2021
Our deepest condolences. Ron will be greatly missed here by all. He was a great addition when he moved in with us. Thought and prayer for his family. May he soar with angels and watch over you all.
Karen Bramblett Karably
October 7, 2021
Dearest Lorraine, I just ran across this and want you to know my heart is with you and all of Ron´s family and friends. He sounds like such a wonderful man. I think of you often and wish you, now, peace and wonderful memories. Bless you, friend.
Kathy Novak
October 3, 2021
I´ve known Ron since he first opened Books By The Falls and I was one of his very first employees there when there was just a couple of book cases in the front room. Ron was a great friend and colleague and his passing leaves an empty place in my heart. Rest In Peace with the books and angels, Ron.
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Kim Anglace
October 2, 2021
I am very sorry to hear of Ronald Knox"s passing. I always enjoyed shopping at Books by the Falls.
Regina Cahill Poole
October 2, 2021
Rest in peace, Ron
Polly Brody
October 1, 2021
Ron was the gently provocative wit and philosopher in our Genesis group, which he founded. I hold him dear in my heart, having known him for decades. Ron is a treasured friend, not to be forgotten. Polly (5)
Dawn Kraemer
October 1, 2021
Ron was a direct inspiration for my own ongoing book collection and opened my mind to many writers. I have many wonderful memories of working in the past at Books By the Falls, and meeting many interesting people who visited. It was always fun and interesting to talk with him, and amazingly, he knew where everything was in that store! I'm thinking about him now up in that heavenly bookstore with its countless volumes, and wishing peace to all his family.
John Karafa
October 1, 2021
Rest In peace Ron
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