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John KNOBEL Obituary
John Knobel, husband, father, Opa, teacher, school principal, tenor, traveller, craftsman and cottager passed away peacefully in the Ottawa Hospital Civic campus July 13. He shared his life and heart with his wife Kay (Catherine Agnew) for 45 years. John was born in Etten-Leur, Netherlands on Christmas Day 1941 and immigrated to Canada in 1952. He was a teacher and principal for 33 years inspiring countless students with his hard work and dedication. John was predeceased by his parents Godfrey and Cornelia (Hendrikx), by his brother Peter and sister Cora Van Duynhoven (Jack) and is survived by his brother Kees (in Belgium) and sister Barbara Verboomen (the late George) and sister-in-law Donella Dunlop. John was a caring and devoted father to Rob (Cynthia Pruss), Carolyn (Michael McCaugherty) and Louise (Sean Phillips) and proud Opa to his treasured grandchildren Melanie and Andrew Phillips, Sophie Knobel and Zoë McCaugherty. He was much loved by the extended Agnew family. Visitation at the Kelly Funeral home, 2313 Carling Ave from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18th. Memorial service at St. Joseph's church, 174 Wilbrod St, 1 p.m. Thursday, July 19th. Special thanks to the wonderful team of care-givers on B2 at the Civic hospital and all who have nurtured the family during John's illness. Donations in memory of John can be made to the Ottawa Mission or the St. Joe's Supper Table. www.kellyfh.ca
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Peter Shortall
July 21, 2012
Kay,
John and I go back over half a century. His death is a reminder to all of us to live each day as best we can.
Rev. Mr. Matthew Keshwah
July 20, 2012
Mr. Knobel was my principal at Corpus Christi School, and then later taught me English and World Religions at Immaculata. He encouraged and inspired me in my formative years.
My sincerest condolences to the family - Mr Knobel was a gem of a teacher and an excellent male role model for students.
Paula McNabb
July 20, 2012
When I moved to Ottawa, John was my first Principal. He later became my coworker at Immaculata, and taught across the hall from me. I was able to witness on a daily basis the kindness and wisdom of such a fine person.His gentle caring and sense of humour made him a pleasure to know. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. My prayers goes out to you Kay, and the rest of your family.
Roger & Thérèse Lalonde
July 19, 2012
John was such a caring and fine gentleman. Liked and respected by all those who had the privilege to know him. He will be greatly missed by all, family and friends. Please accept Kay my sincere condolences.
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Gloria Wong
July 19, 2012
Dear Kay
I just received an email from Marilyn Adair informing me of John's death. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
I have very fond memories of you and John with Clyde and me in the forty years we lived in Ottawa at our home, your home, the many social occasions with OECTA and at various parish halls. I can still hear his infectious laugh and his booming voice. He will be forever remembered and sorely missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your children and their families.
Sue Taylor(Macdonnell)
July 19, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kay, and with your children and the rest of your family.
Carol Arnason
July 19, 2012
I often remember John as a mentor. He recommended me as his replacement as the World Religions teacher at Immaculata High on his retirement in 1996. My son Tom was in the class when I replaced John mid-semester. Tom constantly reminded me of my shortcomings in replacing a well-loved and well-respected teacher. We will all miss an important member of the Ottawa community who served us so well!
Mary Teresa Kowlessar
July 18, 2012
So sorry to hear about John's illness and passing, Kay. We are thinking of you and your family at this time.
Doris Wemp
July 17, 2012
Dear Michael, Carolyn and Kay,
Sorry for the loss of your father, a grandfather and a husband. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Carolyn & Pierre Racicot
July 17, 2012
John was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He is truly missed by many former colleagues and remembered by his many former students. He was an important and much appreciated member of the Immaculata Family as well as of RTO-ERO, District 27. To Kay and his family thoughts and prayers during these difficult days.
July 17, 2012
My sincere sympathy to Kay and your family. We all remember the good old days at St Pats, back in the 60's
Ken Fink. Beachburg On.
July 17, 2012
I got to know John as fellow students at St. Pat's, first in High School and later in College. As members of the band and cadet corp we spent the summer of 1957 at Camp Ipperwash. I always felt a certain affinity with John, both born in Holland during the dark days of WWII and fellow immigrants to Canada.
Paulette and I will always remember with gratitude John's professional and caring treatment of our son, as principal of two of the schools he attended.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kay and family during this difficult time.
Hubert and Paulette Frenken, Nepean
Rosemary St. Pierre Leaver
July 17, 2012
Dear Kay and family,
I was very saddened to hear of John's death. I remember him well from my younger years. I knew him while I was still in high school and was delighted to have him as a classmate later at St. Pat's College. He was a very nice guy and will be greatly missed.
Mary & Jim MacGregor
July 17, 2012
Dear Kay and family
Please accept our sincere sympathy on John's passing
Antoinette Chene
July 17, 2012
John was a colleague at St. Pat's College and more recently at RTO events. His enthusiasm was contagious. He will be greatly missed.
My condolences to his family.
Antoinette Chene
Terry Conway OMI
July 17, 2012
Kay and family,
I had heard that John was ill and my cousin Charlie Cahill let me know last Saturday that he had passed away Friday night. I offer you my condolences and my prayers and know that our faith will be a great support at this trying time. Simply remember, you and all of us will meet John again in eternity 'where the roses never fade'. God bless.
Paul & Jo-Anne Cassidy
July 16, 2012
Dear Kay and family,
Our thoughts continue to be with you at this sad time. We remember John as a kind, calm and caring gentleman, with a smile that lit up the room. Taken from you and all of us too soon, he will be greatly missed. We are with you in spirit. Take care of yourselves and each other. Much love,
Paul & Jo-Anne
Carol Casey
July 16, 2012
I remember John from the good old days at St. Patrick's College in Ottawa from 1962-1965. My condolences to Kay and the family.
Ian L. Wilson
July 16, 2012
Dear Kay and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With my deepest sympathy,
Danielle Sigouin-Carriere
July 16, 2012
Mr. Knobel was my first principal when I started teaching 30 some years ago. What a great model he was. My sincere condolences to his family.
Danielle S-Carriere
Suzanne Gumpert
July 16, 2012
Dear Kay and family
My heart goes out to you on the loss of a wonderful man gone too soon. Please accept my deepest sympathy and may God give great strength as you go through the next few days.
Please know that he will be well remembered by many whose lives he crossed over the years.
Julie Ross
July 16, 2012
Mr. Knobel was my History teacher at Immaculata and made the subject matter so interesting for me. He truly was a wonderful educator. Deepest condolences to his family.
Christine Coma
July 16, 2012
John was my daughter's principal at St. Leonard's school and the last time I met him was when he played in a band at Carlingview Manor. My sympathies to the Knoble family. He will be missed.
Peter Pavia
July 16, 2012
I was one of John students at st pats , he was a great teacher, dedicated,and he made his classes fun , it was nice to see him recently at the local paint where we touched base ,my deepest sympathy to Catherine and family , as I wlll always remember that comforting smile
Mike Grace
July 16, 2012
I was one of John's countless students at St. Pat's. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
July 16, 2012
Condolences Kay and Family...Paul Howard
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