Norris E. Knowles, Jr.

Norris E. “Harry” Knowles, Jr., 38, resident of Wilton, NH, died April 22, 2012 at his home. He was born in Bangor, Maine on June 19, 1973, a son of Norris E. Knowles, Sr. of Florida and Margaret (Harding) Chandonnais of Manchester, NH. Norris graduated from Wilton Lyndeborough Cooperative High School, Class of 1992. He resided in Wilton and Lyndeborough for many years and in Milford for several years. He had been employed as an aerial lift mechanic for North American Equipment Upfitters, Hooksett, NH. Norris enjoyed the outdoors, riding his Harley, snowmobiling, four wheeling and deep sea fishing. He most especially loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the VFW Post #8214 Auxiliary, Manchester, NH. In addition to his parents, family members include his wife, Tammy (Lemieux) Knowles of Wilton, NH; a daughter, Kayla Knowles-Vanderhoof of Nashua, NH; a brother and sister-in-law, Shawn and Linda Knowles of Greenville, NH; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Angel and Bryan Berkebile, Robin and Theo Waterman, all of Wilton; his stepfather, Richard Chandonnais of Manchester; his mother-in-law, Mary Jane Starkweather of Hollis, NH; nieces and nephews, Kevin Berkebile, Hannah Berkebile, Shannon Waterman, Alycia Waterman, Jillian Waterman and Jacob Barton; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial visiting hours are Thursday, April 26th from 2-4 & 6-8 pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.