Richard B. “Dick” Knight

KNIGHT, Richard B “Dick”, 73, Presque Isle, April 27, 2011. In keeping with his wishes, there will not be any calling hours. A private family funeral will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.

PRESQUE ISLE – Richard B. Knight “Dick”, 73, devoted husband and beloved father, passed away Wednesday night, April 27, after a brief illness.

Dick was born August 16, 1937, in Presque Isle. He was the son of Bernard and Christine (Estes) Knight.

Dick graduated from Presque Isle High School in 1956. He attended Aroostook State Teacher’s College in Presque Isle. He devoted most of his life to farming. Dick worked on the family farm with his father and brother for a number of years. He was a member of the Presque Isle Elk’s Lodge 1954.

Dick is survived by his loving wife, Patricia (Desjardin) Knight; and his daughter, Brenda Knight Ward and her special friend, Dan Noble. In addition to his immediate family, he is survived by his brother, Robert Knight and wife, Simone; brother, Gary Knight and wife, Joy all of Presque Isle; and sister, Marilyn Casey of Portage. Dick has several nieces and nephews that will remember him fondly.

Dick was predeceased by his parents; and a very special brother-in-law, Patrick Desjardin.

Any one that knew Dick will remember his gentle demeanor and loving smile.  Dick was a man of few words but when he mentioned his wife and daughter, his eyes lit up.

In keeping with Dick’s wishes, there will not be any calling hours. A private family funeral will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home in Presque Isle. Online condolences may be made at www.duncan-graves.com