James KNIGHT

KNIGHT, James (Jim) - At Afton Park Place, Sarnia on Saturday, September 15, 2007 surrounded by his family, James David Knight, age 70 of Sarnia. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (2007) and loving father of Pamela Knight, Kelly and her husband Paul Lane, David Knight and his wife Kelly. Proud and loving grandfather to Matthew and Adam Lane and Abby and Owen Knight. Dear brother of Phyllis Denley of Sarnia and Jean and her husband Bill Dunbar of Davison, Michigan. Brother-in-law to Norm and Phyllis Scott, Bob and Marg Scott, Dorothy Baines, Bruce Barry all of Point Edward and Dave Kilbreath of Sarnia. Jim was survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Percy and Isabella Knight, his sisters-in-law Margaret Kilbreath and Anne Barry and brothers-in-law Joseph Denley, John Scott and Ross Baines and niece Marilyn Scott. Jim will be missed by his good friends Bev and Peter Cassel. Jim was a firefighter for the City of Sarnia for 34 years and also worked as a fire consultant at the Bruce Nuclear Plant for 2 years. Jim was a former member of the Sarnia Golf and Curling Club and the Sarnia Rotary Club. He was on the Canada Day Committee for many years serving as the Parade Marshall and setting off the Canada Day fireworks. Jim enjoyed hockey and supported Junior B hockey in Sarnia for many years. Jim also served on numerous committees related to the fire industry. Jim will always be remembered for his love of family, particularly spending time with his grandchildren prior to his illness. He was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Jim loved the outdoors and was an avid golfer. He enjoyed hunting and camping in his younger years. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, with Rev. Grace Coleman-Anthony officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Family and friends will be received at SMITH FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. and evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Sarnia Firefighter's Benefit Fund. Memories and condolences may be sent on line to www.smithfuneralhome.ca 10828312