WILTON, N.H. – Norris E. “Harry” Knowles Jr., 38, died April 22, 2012, at his home. He was born June 19, 1973, in Bangor, a son of Norris E. Knowles Sr. of Florida and Margaret (Harding) Chandonnais of Manchester, N.H.
Norris graduated from Wilton Lyndeborough Cooperative High School, class of 1992. He resided in Wilton, N.H., and Lyndeborough, N.H., for many years, and in Milford, N.H., for several years. He had been employed as an aerial lift mechanic for North American Equipment Upfitters, Hooksett, N.H. 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 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8214 Auxiliary, Manchester, N.H.
In addition to his parents, family members include his wife, Tammy (Lemieux) Knowles of Wilton, N.H.; daughter, Kayla Knowles-Vanderhoof of Nashua, N.H.; brother and sister-in-law, Shawn and Linda Knowles of Greenville, N.H.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Angel and Bryan Berkebile, and Robin and Theo Waterman, all of Wilton, N.H.; stepfather, Richard Chandonnais of Manchester, N.H.; mother-in-law, Mary Jane Starkweather of Hollis, N.H.; 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 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm St., Milford, N.H. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. To leave an online condolence, please go to
www.smith-heald.com.