1911-2008

We are sad to report that  Gladys Lillian Knight  passed away at 7.45 am on Saturday 6 September 2008 at Castle View Old People's Home in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, aged 96 years. Mrs.Knight joined the staff as a house parent in Plymouth house in 1957 and became a second mother to a few hundred  junior boys  in the 15 year period she dedicated herself as a house mother.

Gladys' biography can be found by following this link (bottom of page). Mrs. Knight's son, Peter, was one of the boys who was tragically lost with the sinking of the Rohilla. (See this article). Now both will be reunited in the Kingdom of God.

Mrs Griffiths (Mrs Knight's relation) would like it known that the collection at Kingham Church, after the funeral service, amounted to £160.96, and that further donations via the undertakers brought this sum up to a grand total of £285.96.  This sum has been sent to the 'Save the Children' charity in accordance with Mrs Knight's wish.  Mrs Griffiths expressed her deep appreciation.