Tribute

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Hugh Stanley Knight. Hugh leaves behind his children Jeffrey Knight and Coreen Knight, three grandchildren Michelle, David and Wayne, six great-grandchildren Keely, Trinity, Kemaya, Damian, Dante and Caleb, and many friends. He was predeceased by his wife Sylvia Knight, parents Charlotte and John Fretwell, and his sister Fay Hawkins. Hugh grew up on Cortes Island. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and was stationed in Italy, France, North Africa and Germany, where he installed radar stations. After his discharge in 1954, Hugh worked for Trans-Canada Airlines in Montreal, then transferred to the United States until 1967, when he moved back to Canada and eventually Powell River, where he finally retired. Hugh loved his music and being with close friends who included Ed and Jean Vizzutti, Roy and Gwen Enquist, Gordon and Catherine Fischer, Carol Waldorf and especially Paul and Pamela Akselsen. No service by request. Donations are welcome to the charity of your choice.