Obituary of Margaret Knight

Margaret Knight of Vestal, N.Y. Margaret L. Knight, 89, most recently of the Homesteads, Apalachin, formerly of Vestal and Endicott, passed away February 9, 2009 surrounded by her loving family at Lourdes Hospice, Binghamton. She was born on March 14, 1919, in Minneapolis, Minn., the daughter of the late Elsie and Loren Midgley. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, Joseph; her sister, Lois Wood; and her brother, Kenneth Midgley. She is survived by her sister, Joyce Mitchell and brother-in-law, Dick Mitchell, Endicott; and by her sons, Robert, Vestal, and daughter-in-law, Cynthia, Endicott, Roger and daughter-in-law, Cheryl Zwart, Baltimore, Richard and daughter-in-law, Michelle, Vestal; and by her daughter, Kathleen, Voorheesville. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Janice, Mary Ehrhardt and her husband, Brian, Adam and his wife, Kristen, Catherine, Samantha, Patrick, Hannah and Gina; as well as many nieces and nephews. She moved to Endicott as a child and graduated from SUNY College at Cortland, where she studied teaching and met the love of her life, Joe, whom she married in 1941. She became a local sensation in West Corners in 1952 when she became the proud mother of twins Richard and Kathleen. After raising a family, she went back to Cortland and obtained her permanent teaching certification. Thereafter she taught 4th grade for many years. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping and hiking with her husband and family at Raquette Lake in the Adirondacks for many years. After Joe retired and became a gardener, she faithfully canned and froze the many excellent fruits and vegetables they grew. They were especially known for their large, juicy strawberries. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The family is most grateful to the Homesteads, Apalachin, for the wonderful, loving care they provided to Margaret during the last several years of her life. The family also wishes to express deep appreciation to Cynthia Knight for the many years of devoted care and attention she gave to Margaret. Funeral and interment services for Margaret will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 12, 2009, at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home Inc., 300 E. Main Street, Endicott. The Rev. Douglas A. Clark will officiate. Burial will be at the family's convenience at Vestal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make contributions in Margaret's memory to Homesteads, LLC, 6 W. Main Street, Apalachin, N.Y. 13732.