In loving memory

David Melville Austin Knight

Date of death June 30, 2026

Service Details

Monday, 6 July 2026

Kirwee Community HallHigh Street
Kirwee
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Obituary

On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, passed away peacefully at Karadean, Oxford, aged 95 years. Beloved husband of Mabel, loving father and father-in-law of Trixie and Murray, Richard, Megan and Jeff, Bruce and Jayne. Cherished grandfather of Hamish, Jared, David, Daniel, Matt, Ryan, Anna, Sam, Chris, Andrew, and Kimberly. Treasured ‘GG Dave’ of Maddison, Alice, Georgia, Luke, Jessica, Mya, Max, Nat, Charlotte, Finn, Miles, Lyra, and Lochlann. Much-loved brother of George, Peter, and the late Des. Many thanks to the staff of Karadean for their compassionate care of David. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late David Knight, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service for David will be held at the Kirwee Community Hall, 26 High Street, Kirwee, on Monday, July 6, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation.

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