Kathleen “Kathy” (Andrews) Knight, 72, a long-time resident of Marlborough died on Saturday, August 31, 2019. She passed unexpectedly in the comfort of her home with the love of family near.
Kathleen was born the daughter of the late Beatrice (Davis) and Charles Andrews on October 14, 1946, in Keene. She was educated in Alstead and graduated from Vilas High School class of 1964. She went on in her studies earning her Associates of Applied Science in Accounting from Franklin Pierce College in Jaffrey.
On May 21, 1966, she exchanged vows with David A. Knight at the Methodist Church in Marlow. They were married with family and friends in attendance and have been married for fifty-three years.
Kathy worked in the family business as a co-owner and bookkeeper for Dave’s Automotive in Marlborough for thirty-six years.
She enjoyed; painting, her dog Sam, traveling and family time. She was the family entertainer with great wit and a knack for telling stories. When time permitted, she was the family genealogist exploring the family history. Kathy was also a giver of time to her community. She was a former member of the Marlborough School Board, Town Treasurer and former President of the Auto and Truck Recyclers Association
Mrs. Knight is survived by her husband, David A. Knight of Marlborough. Her daughters; Michelle K. Ferranti and her husband, Dean of Marlborough and Kelly Knight and her husband Greg Dubois of Swanzey. Her siblings; Carol Pacetti and her husband, Richard of Brattleboro, VT. and Charles Andrews and his wife, Jacinthe of Leominster, MA. Five grandchildren; Bethlyn Ferranti, Michael Ferranti, Nathan Gauvin Dubois, Sarah Dubois, and Kate Dubois. In addition, she leaves; three great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 5 to 7pm. A celebration of life service will occur on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 10am all in the funeral chapel. Burial will be held privately. Flowers will gladly be accepted. However, the family would prefer donations be made in memory of Kathleen A. Knight to: Kitty Rescue and Adoption. 11 Plantation Dr. Jaffrey, NH. 03452 or to: Fast Friends Grey Hound Adoption, 14 West Swanzey Rd. Swanzey, NH. 03446 or to: Monadnock Humane Society, 101 West Swanzey Rd. Swanzey, NH. 03446. All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories, 44 Maple Ave. Keene, NH. 03431. WWW.cheshirefamilyfh.com
