MILFORD – Sheila Rae “Shi” Knight, 80, died Dec. 17, 2011.
“Shi” was blessed to have passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home. Sheila was born in Lubec, the daughter of Rita Ingalls Brodie and Carlton Brodie of Lubec, both deceased; and was the wife of Harold “Sonny” Knight.
She is survived by her four siblings, Brian Brodie, Patricia Archer, Carleton Brodie Jr. and Brenda Bryant and their families. Sheila was a wife and mother, and devoted her life to caring for her family: her husband of 62 years, Harold; her son, John S. Knight and his wife, Dianne, of Bucksport and grandsons, Jared and Jake; her daughter, Cynthia Brodie Esq. of Portland and granddaughter, Emily; and her daughter, Pamela Smallwood and her husband, Michael, of Oakland and grandsons, Samuel and his wife, Robin, Jesse and his wife, Jadian, and Caleb and wife, Krista.
Mother had many interests; she loved and collected blue and white dishes, and had an extensive clothing collection.
People interested her and she could remember each person she met, their names and what they wore, especially nice coats, shoes and purses.
At mother’s request, there will be no services.