McKNIGHT, Samuel William
"Sam"
Peacefully at Saint Like's Place on
Monday, October 24, 2016 in his
98th year. Loving Father to Garry of
Keswick and Craig (Jayne) of
Sherwood Park. Loving grandfather
to Curtis John and Eleanor Grace.
Predeceased by his loving wife
Louise and his son Robert. Sam
worked as a Professional Engineer
for Westinghouse for 46 years,
including support for the war effort
through the Royal Canadian
Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
in 1945. His career in lighting design
led him to many countries around
the world and he was an active
member of the Illuminating
Engineering Society. His list of
accomplishments include Vancouver's
BC Place Stadium and Edmonton's
Commonwealth Stadium. In
retirement Sam volunteered to
support developing countries (Peru,
Romania, Honduras, and South
Africa) through the Canadian
Executive Service Organization. As
an avid golfer, Sam was proud to
have played courses around the
world including the Postage Stamp
at Royal Troon in Scotland. At Sam's
request there will be no funeral
home visitation. Cremation has
taken place. Interment to be in
Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton, ON.
Arrangements entrusted to
Lounsbury Funeral Home, 1766
Franklin Boulevard, Cambridge, ON
To share a memory or send a condolence gift, please visit the Official Obituary of Samuel McKnight hosted by Lounsbury Funeral Home.