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Christopher B. "Chris" Knowlton
1950 - 2022
Christopher Knowlton Obituary
In keeping with Chris's wishes there will be no public calling hours or services.
Chris was born on March 21, 1950 in Auburn, to the late Robert P. and Helen Elizabeth (Mulligan) Knowlton. He was a 1968 graduate of Moravia High School. He served our country in the U.S. Army from September 16, 1968 to April 19, 1971, earning the rank of SP5. While in the Army, Chris was awarded the following medals; Vietnam Campaign, two overseas bars, National Defense Service, Vietnam Service, Army Commendation and two sharpshooters (M-16 and14).
He worked in the maintenance department at the Palmyra-Macedon High School until his retirement in 2012. He enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles and spending time with his dogs, Buckshot, Number One and Angel.
He is survived by his brother, Robert A. (Judy) Knowlton; sister, Kathryn M (Robert) Young; nephews, Keith and Jeffrey Knowlton and Patrick (Kate) Young; and many friends.
Besides his parents, Chris is preceded in death by his life partner of 25 years, Jayne Beeman, who passed away suddenly in March 2022.
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Gary Richards
May 16, 2023
Chris was a great guy, a good friend, a fellow Vietnam vet and more! He is sorely missed. I only regret that I didn't take the opportunity to check, in with him more often in later years. RIP Chris!
Gary Richards
May 25, 2022
So sorry to hear of Chris´s death.
My condolences to Bob and the rest of the Knowlton family. Chris was a good friend in High School and after we returned from Vietnam. Like a lot of people our interests took us in separate directions and I haven´t seen Chris in at least 20 years. I regret not keeping in touch with him, but that´s the way life is. RIP Chris.
Sue (Barber) Jayne
May 25, 2022
Bob - I was sorry to hear about your brother's passing. You are in my thoughts.
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