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Theresa "Terry" Knowles

1949-2018

Theresa "Terry" Knowles

REXTON, NB – Theresa "Terry" Knowles, 68, of Rexton (formerly of Toronto, Ontario) passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the Stella-Maris-de-Kent Hospital, Ste-Anne-de-Kent on May 7th, 2018. Born in Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Eileen R. (Gilham) Knowles and stepdaughter to Sheila Knowles. Before retiring, Terry worked as a registered nurse. She trained at Toronto East General Hospital and was employed as a surgical nurse, primarily, at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto for thirty-five years.

Terry will be sadly missed by her granddaughter, Taysa Sheila Knowles Best; grandson, Justis Knowles; Dorothy Best (Taysa’s paternal grandmother); daughter, Samantha Knowles; cousin, Paula Colbran of England, as well as cousins in Canada; five sponsored children with World Vision, Julia Yaqueline Mercedes Diaz, Lasha Gvaradze, Nicole Nayeli Toapanta Yancha, Foday Sheriff, Josphat Maunda David; her friends, Lynda Johnson, Catherine Pennell, Margaret Hermitage and Carolyn Harris, all of Kent County; as well as her adored cat, Kai.

Besides her parents, Terry is predeceased by her beloved stepmother, Sheila Knowles.

Following the family’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. If so desired, donations in Terry’s memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are in the professional care of Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto. (523-4252)