Knox, Sarah A., 75, Presque Isle; in Mars Hill, August 8, 2008. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.
PRESQUE ISLE – Sarah A. Knox, 75, died Friday, August 8, 2008, at a Mars Hill Health care facility. She was born in Presque Isle on September 24, 1932, the daughter of Wallace and Lucy Rand.
Sarah was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved gardening, walking, spending time at camp at Cross Lake, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Knox of Presque Isle; a son, Richard Jr. and his wife Lauri of Presque Isle; two daughters and their husbands, Diana and Gordon Stearns of Berwick and Lori and Christopher Wharff of Yarmouth; eight grandchildren, Catherine Clockedile, Cindy Richards, Katie Wharff, Jenni Wharff, Leslie Arsenault, Marcie Farley, Loren White Jr. and April Simonds; five great-grandchildren, Austin, Dylan, Jacob, Nathan, and Bradley; nine brothers and sisters, Gail Bull, Janette Barker, Shirley Rand, Margaret Turner, Marie Dennet, Edwina Stairs, Robert Rand, Harold Rand, and Gary Rand; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two daughters, Pearl and Cheryl Knox; a sister, Ellen Lewin; and three brothers, Mac, Weldon, and Alex Rand.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Kierstead officiating. Friends called 1-2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment was in Johnson Cemetery, Presque Isle. Those who wish may donate in her memory to the American Cancer Society, New England Div. Inc., One Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 163 Lancaster St., Suite 160B, Portland, ME 04101. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
