lifford B. Knowles was born on March 27, 1920 in Steubenville, Ohio to Clifford and Elizabeth (Walker) Knowles. He passed away on September 20, 2017 at Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton at the age of 97. He was a Navy veteran during WWII.
Family
Clifford is survived by his daughter Mary Rousseau; grandchildren Sean Knowles, Eric Knowles, Tim (Gina) Rousseau, Reed Rousseau; great-grandson Miles Rousseau and daughter in law Liz Knowles.
Services
A memorial mass will be held at St. Mark Catholic Church at 9:30AM, located at 5601 S. Flamingo Road in SW Ranches, Florida 33330 and a graveside service at Vista Memorial Gardens at 11:00AM, located at 14200 NW 57th Avenue in Miami Lakes, Florida 33014.
Special Acknowledgements
The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice by the Sea for their loving care of Clifford during his stay.
Friends, family and those who served with Clifford are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
I pray that the angels are shining on him when he goes home. Mr. Knowles may God bless you Amen!
Sean and Family
I’m so sorry you have lost Gliff. It has been so many years since I use to come down there to visit your Dad and Mom. Cliff and Rosie wrere always so kind and so much fun to be with. He was a very kind and layedback guy. You were lucky to have had him in your life for so long. Again, I’m so sorry for your Familys’ loss.
Sorry to hear that your Dad passed away. Always have fond memories of Cliff. He was a true friend. He loved going to Silver Sneakers to exercise and going out with friends for lunch with the class. He was blessed to have Mary his daughter to care for him. Sue and I will attend the Mass service.
My deepest condolences to the Knowles family. Especially to Mary, Sean, Reed and Tim. Keep the wonderful memories of your Dad and Granddad alive. God riches blessings always!