Knight, Elinore 'Yvonne'
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Yvonne Knight, a long-time resident of Meaford, Ontario, on Sunday November 30, 2025 at the age of 95.
Yvonne was born on March 1, 1930 in Michigan to the late Roy Eagles and Hazel (Patterson) Eagles and was raised in Meaford from the age of two.
Yvonne was predeceased by her beloved husband Victor Knight in 1997 and eldest child Eric in 2016.
She is lovingly remembered by her children, Sherrill (Ian), Kevin (Bonnie) and Paul (Tracy), and daughter-in-law, Janice. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will live on in the love she had for her children.
Yvonne will be sadly missed by her 10 grandchildren and her great-grandchildren; Darryl Goudy (Sharon) and their children Erica and Eryn, Dayna Barr Goudy, Haylee Knight (Steven), Bronwyn Knight, Chase Knight, Jeremiah Knight (Candice) and their children Olivia and Wyatt, Sydney Knight (Geordie) and their children Rylee and Maizie, and Eric’s children from his first marriage, Jeffrey, Aaron & Kelly Knight and their children.
Yvonne is also survived by her brother, Ray Eagles (late Sheila) of Meaford and his children Marina Eagles and Darren Eagles (Patti) and their children. She will be fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Maureen Knight Dunaway (late Art) of Missouri and brother-in-law David Knight (Christine) of Mansfield, and her many nieces and nephews in the Knight family.
Yvonne was married to Vic in November 1948, and like most women of her generation, her career was as a homemaker except for a brief stint as a Bell operator before the kids came along, in the days of a manual switchboard and 3-digit numbers in the Meaford exchange. She continued to meet for lunch regularly for many years with her Bell colleagues.
Mom loved her sports, bowling in younger years, curling, and golfing, well into her 70s. Sports were reserved to TV in later years – golf, curling and tennis. And of course, she loved the Blue Jays, most of the games the last few years viewed the next morning on “The Jay’s in 30“ because the games usually went on past her bedtime.
The Kin-family was extremely important to Mom and Dad, being involved with Kinsmen, K40 and K-ettes since the 60s. Mom continued to enjoy monthly luncheons with her many K-ette friends including this year, thanks to her closest friend Charlene Ryan.
Mom and Dad were avid boaters, docking their boat “Vonnie” at the Meaford Harbour for many years and taking annual trips around Georgian Bay and into Lake Huron. Mom loved to travel and after the kids left home enjoyed cruises and trips to many different destinations.
Mom loved being at Christie Beach, watching the swans swim by and the birds at the feeder, or the beautiful sunsets. She especially enjoyed visits by the many neighbours so she could share her stories.
Along with Dad, Mom did some acting with the Town Hall Players and the Laughing Water Festival during the 70’s and 80’s. They welcomed several of the travelling actors to their home and hosted many great wrap-up parties at their home and at the cottage. Mom was always there to support Dad in all his community involvements as well as his responsibilities at the family business, Stanley Knight Limited.
Mom moved to Central Place Retirement Community in Owen Sound, just a few weeks before Covid shut down the world in 2020. Although not keen on the idea, because she didn’t like change, it proved to be a place where she was happy and felt comfortable and safe.
A private funeral service will be conducted at the Meaford United Church with an interment to follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford.
As an expression of sympathy donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
My condolences to Yvonne’s family. My parents Ken and Lucille Sewell were part of their Kin Family. Mom and Dad spoke very highly of your parents. They had great times together a wonderful group of kinsmen that group was.
Thinking of you during this sad time .
Wayne and Penny Fligg
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Sorry for your loss. Rip. Ron and Mary Fuller
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
We lost a lovely person, but heaven will be a better place. Always enjoyed speaking to Yvonne.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
My sympathy to the family on the passing of your Mom, the matriarch of the family.
I really got to know her and enjoyed many a conversation while she lived in the “Blue Building” on the Harbour. May the fond memories of your Mom live on.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
My condolences to your family. My heart goes out to you at this time.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Yvonne was a great lady. She was always so nice to everyone. She had time to share a conversation and her smile was contagious. Our thoughts are with you all.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Sorry to hear about your mom many fond memories of her and your dad my parents and yours were good friends))
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Our sympathy is extended to the Knight family with loss of a dear person Yvonne. She was a wonderful friend to me and we had many fun times together. Yvonne will be missed by many.
Love the Ryan Family
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Our condolences to the Family. Vic and Yvonne were very instrumental getting the Meaford Majorettes started in 1962-63 joining with the Meaford Citizens Band. Our deepest sympathy goes to the Family. Ken and Carol Ormsby
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
We are so sorry to hear about your mom passing. She was a wonderful lady, with a great sense of humour. We were very fortunate to have your mom, dad and family as life-long friends, and have many wonderful memories, from camping, boating, holidays together, visiting the cottage and Kin get togethers. Our thoughts are with you.
Linda Miller-Boyes, George Boyes and family
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
We would like to express our deepest condolences to friends and family of Yvonne, may you rest in paradise God Bless Meaford just lost a big part of its original heritage.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Our condolences to Yvonne’s family, she was a wonderful women. I delivered a Kiwanis calendar to their place for years. RIP. fly with the angels, heaven is getting a good one
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Dear Sherill, Kevin and Paul,
I was so sad to hear of your mom’s passing. We will remember her quick smile and friendly laid back manner. Your parents and your family were a big presence in our lives growing up, and our parents had so many good times together. Your mom and dad will always be very special for us. Take care. We’re thinking of you,
Connie, Brian and Alex
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Our sincere condolences to you all
Your mother was a very wonderful woman, always so much fun in our curling days and yes with her stories, Yvonne will certainly be missed by many.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, Christie beach will miss her.
She was a wonderful person.
Dan and Shelly Harrison and family
Thursday, December 4, 2025
My sincere condolences to the Knight family. I knew Yvonne for many years, always a delightful lady to meet and converse with. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Kevin, Bonnie and family, we were very sorry to hear of your loss…we always enjoyed your mom’s visits when she was at the spa, she was a great lady. May God Bless her soul
Friday, December 5, 2025
Thanks Janine and Bryon
Yes, Mom loved her visits to the spa to have her nails done and be pampered.
We appreciate your kind words
Kevin and Bonnie
Friday, December 5, 2025
Dear Sherill, Kevin and Paul,
It is with great sadness to hear of you moms passing. Our family has shared many great memories with yours over the years as we were all the best of family friends. Great times with great people as you mom and dad were a big influence on all of us growing up. May your mother rest in peace. Tony Miller.
Friday, December 5, 2025
Dear Sherrill,,Kevin and Paul.
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother.
She was a Wonderful person.
Through the many years I was at the curling club your mother was always a bright light who could fill a dull day with a laugh and and a story of days gone by.
May you take great comfort in knowing she touched many lives.
Friday, December 5, 2025
Vic, Yvonne and family were our next door neighbours on Ivan Street when I was young. In later years would meet Yvonne at Rama and have a great chat. She was a very friendly, kind person. My sincere condolences.
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Darryl, Dana and families. We hope you can find joy in your memories.
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Our sincere sympathy is extended to the Knight family with the loss of a dear friend Yvonne. She was such a pleasure to be with, we had many good times together you will be missed Yvonne
Love the Ryan Family
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Sorry to hear of Yvonne’s passing. She was a lovely lady and will be missed by her family and also her Kette family
Monday, December 8, 2025
We send our thoughts to all the family and we embrace the memories of our curling and golf mothers.