PERKINSVILLE, Vt. — Marcellus H. Knight Sr., 78, of Perkinsville, Vermont passed away peacefully on March 29, 2019 at Springfield Hospital in Springfield, Vermont. He was born Sept. 24, 1940 in Springfield, Vermont the son of William and Netty (Roades) Knight. He grew up in North Springfield and attended Springfield Schools.
On April 28, 1984 he married Charlene (Pierce) Thorburn at the North Springfield Baptist Church.
He retired from Imerys, formerly known as Windsor Minerals where he worked as a miner and truck driver for many years. He was the constable in Weathersfield, Vermont for many years and served with the West Weathersfield Fire Department for 42 years, most recently serving as deputy chief.
Marc was an avid hunter; he enjoyed hunting with his family and friends and processing the deer they brought home. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking in his shop, being outdoors, and spending time with his family.
He spent many hours crocheting lap robes for the veterans, and hats and mittens for children’s charities.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years Charlene Knight, his daughter Sharon (Knight) Tufts, his sons; Shawn Knight, Marcellus H. Knight Jr., Kevin Thorburn, and Fred Thorburn, also by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and his cousin Wayne Allen.
He was predeceased by his parents, his mother- and father-in-law, his brother Billy, son Richard Knight, daughter Darlene Knight, and granddaughter Kelli Knight.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Plain Cemetery in Perkinsville, Vermont. Rev. George Keeler will officiate.
A celebration of life will be held following the graveside service from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at the Springfield Elks Club, Park Street Springfield, Vermont.
Davis Memorial Chapel is assisting with arrangements.
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