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WILLIAM DARRELL KNIGHT
Born: Jul 10, 1947
Date of Passing: Apr 17, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIAM DARRELL KNIGHT
Darrell Knight passed away with his loving family by his side at Valleyview Care Home on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Darrell was born in Hamiota on July 10, 1947, the youngest child of Bill and Bertha Knight and younger bother to Sheila and Wayne. Darrell was raised in Oak River where he attended school. After graduation he started working at the Quick Freeze as a meat cutter. He met his wife Barb Currah in Hamiota and together they moved to Brandon in 1967, where he continued his meat cutting career at Safeway.
Darrell and Barb married January 12, 1968, and had two children, Travis and Tanya. He switched careers in 1974 and worked for Canada Post for the next 33 years. He loved delivering mail and knew all his customers and their dogs by name. During his time with Canada Post, he made long lasting friendships and had many great memoires.
Darrell loved all sports. Much of his time was spent playing baseball, curling, golfing, racket ball and bowling. When he wasn’t playing sports, he was coaching his kids as well as ladies’ softball. When Darrell’s days of playing and coaching came to an end, he then got to enjoy watching his grandchildren play their sports.
During the later years of Darrell’s career at the Post Office he started working casual at Lions Manor. After he retired from the Post Office he began working there full-time. Darrell worked there for 27 years in total and loved every minute. Working at the Lions Manor was more than just a job; Darrell went above and beyond in his role of maintenance man. He cared deeply for all and helped everyone, no matter what, or when.
In 2007 Darrell was diagnosed with Carcinoid Syndrome and was given a short time to live. Darrell’s willingness and determination granted him another 17 years with his family. During these years he continued working, spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren grow.
Darrell is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barb; children, Travis (Charlotte) and Tanya (Jim) Webb; grandchildren, Hunter and Deklan and step-grandchildren, Nicole, Taylor, Danielle and Carter; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Phylis Knight, and many in-laws and their families.
Darrell was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Bertha Knight, Sheila and Fred Chinner, Russell and Lola Currah; grandson Jordan and sister-in-law Anne Currah.
A special thank you to Dr. Visser at the Brandon Clinic; Dr. Moller and Dr. Christiansen at CancerCare and all the wonderful staff at Valleyview Care Home that cared for Darrell during his last weeks.
Please join us for a Celebration of Darrell’s Life on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel Christian Assembly, 440 Richmond Avenue, Brandon, MB.
Publish Date: May 10, 2025
WILLIAM DARRELL KNIGHT
Darrell Knight, beloved husband of Barb, father to Travis and Tanya, passed away at Valleyview Care Centre on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Arrangements are pending. Service details and complete obituary information will follow.
Publish Date: Apr 26, 2025
As published in Brandon Sun on Apr 26, 2025, May 10, 2025
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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To Barb and family, so sorry for your loss of Darryl. My thoughts are with you during this very sad time. I lost Henry three years ago. Thought of you two often. - Posted by: Hennie Timmer (Bowling friend) on: May 16, 2025
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My sincerest condolences to your family on the passing of Mr. Knight. I do remember post office Christmas parties and baseball games with him. - Posted by: Andrew Ellis (My father was a co worker) on: Apr 26, 2025
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Barb: Sorry to hear of your loss. Can't forget Darryl. He was one of my best men. We will have to get together next time we are in your neighbourhood and talk over old times. Take care and Our thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Tom and Myrna Burnell (Close Friends) on: Apr 26, 2025
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A kind friend to many ..may he rest in peace - Posted by: audrey shaw (Friend) on: Apr 26, 2025