Jack A. J. KNIGHT

KNIGHT, Jack (A.J.) Veteran, WWII Royal Canadian Engineers Retired Federal Civil Servant In Ottawa, at the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre, on Sunday, September 23, 2007, in his 86th year. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Francoise (nee Noel de Tilly). They were married for 60 years. His passing is mourned also by their children: Patricia Foottit; Ted (Barbara); Jacqueline (Chris Goodwin); and Christopher (Jane). Also left are his beloved grandchildren of whom he was so proud: Tom (Andrea) and Sarah Foottit; Erin and Heather Knight; Kimberley and Alex Goodwin; Andrea Padgett (Drew) and Lindsay Knight. There are four dear great-grandchildren: James and Victoria Foottit; Elena Knight; and Aidan Padgett. Jack was predeceased by his parents and his brother Reginald. He is survived by his brothers William and Robert, and his sisters Hilda (Jack Lane) and Beatrice. There are also many nieces and nephews and his sister-in-law Louise Pelletier. The family owes a debt of gratitude to the staff on Ottawa 2E, at the Perley, especially his nurse Karen Savery, and Dr. Robert, both of whom have cared for Jack with compassion since his stroke ten years ago. Also to Danny Villeneuve, his private caregiver, who went far beyond duty in looking after Jack's needs; words cannot describe the value of Danny's devotion, and the peace of mind he gave to the family. Special thanks go also to his sister, Beatrice, whom Jack trusted and valued for her medical advice and faithful loving care. Friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue (at Richmond Road) on Friday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at St. Barnabas, A & M, at the corner of Kent and James Streets, on Saturday at 11 a.m., with Father Frank Kirby officiating. Reception to follow in the Church hall. As expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Jack may be made to the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre, to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 9/25/2007 - 9/27/2007