FREDERICA KNIGHT

Condolences & Memories (15 entries)

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• In 2003 Murray Dean suggested we contact Freddie for memories of radio operators who had served in the north. We had already been in touch with John Melvin, who had been best man at the wedding of Freddie and Ralph. My email and phone communications with Freddie extended from Janaury 2004 to 2010 and, thanks to her Arctic "network" and fantastic memory, we were together able to document many of the radio stories of the north. In the amateur radio world one`s "call sign" is like a personal nickname. Freddie held the call VE8OW while in Cape Dorset in the early 50s but then moved to Northern Quebec where she held the call VE2YL. By chance, in 1956 I was assigned the call VE8OW at Eureka. We had a wonderful correspondence and my inbox will be much diminished without her cheery and informative messages. It is an honour to have been her friend. - Posted by: John Gilbert (Friend) on: Mar 11, 2013

• I have just heard the news. My wife Cynthia and I first met Freddie in early December 1959, when our tiny Cessna finally landed on the ice in Puvirnituq in what is now Nunavik. We were from originally from Belfast. The arctic was a new and sometimes frightening place, and we were naive and innocent. The Knights of the HBC and Father Steinmann of the Oblate Mission more or less adopted us and looked after us. I have always envied Freddie her absolute command of Inuktitut, which she had learned to perfection as a child. She was gracious about my own efforts to learn more of this fascinating language. In 1963 We left for five years in Borneo before returning north, and soon after the Knights retired to Winnipeg. We maintained contact for years, first through occasional visits and later on the social networks. After Cynthia's all too early death I remarried a former colleague, Alexina Kublu from Igloolik, and the warm connection continued. I wish we had been able to make one more visit. - Posted by: Mick Mallon (old friend) on: Jan 16, 2013

• Freddie, I first met you in 1966 while working for the Manitoba Centennial Corporation. Our paths have crossed often, and I am discovering there was so much more to know about you. Following my introduction of Delia and John, you were blessed with three wonderful grandchildren who love and respect you very much, and I know you were so proud of them. I will miss sending beautiful music, poems and stories about Simon Cowell and Susan Boyle by email, dropping off an occasional Steak and Kidney Pie, going out for fish and chips and keeping in touch. You touched many lives, mine included. Rest in peace dear friend. - Posted by: Dianne Renick (nee Folster) (Friend) on: Jan 06, 2013

• Freddie and I shared our interest in family history especially our Woodhull connection as her grandfather Fred Woodhull and my grandmother Grace Woodhull were siblings. We were able to share and enjoy lots of pictures and family letters and when I found something new I always wanted to share it with Freddie as I knew she would be as interested as I was. I was thrilled to read the message from the Kasudluak family - Freddie was really amazing. Her grandfather Fred spoke the Sioux language, so maybe it runs in the genes somewhere or perhaps it just reflects a very very big heart.. I will really miss her. - Posted by: Jean Murray (Cousin) on: Jan 03, 2013

• Freddie and I worked together in the Manitoba government in the early 1980s. Our office was in the Legislative Building. She was a terrific colleague - always caring and sensitive - and very very efficient. Outside of the workplace she was friend - thoughtful and kind. Freddie was someone I would talk with and share experiences, especially of the north, and about our families. She made a real difference. I am glad to have known her. - Posted by: Joy Cohnstaedt (work colleague) on: Jan 02, 2013

• It was a privilege to know and to work with Freddie. Although it has been years since I've seen her, we were to have reconnected again last year. Sadly, it didn't happen. I was so sorry to hear of her passing and my condolences to her family. - Posted by: J. Dott (Friend) on: Jan 02, 2013

• Freddie you have been a very good and interesting friend for many years, You will be missed by all over this side. Love Mary. (from the U.K.) - Posted by: Mary Cowley (Friend) on: Jan 01, 2013

• I first met Freddie when I was engaged by the provincial government to prepare for first ever conference of provincial/federal Ministers of Culture. At that time she was secretary/personal assistant to Mary Elizabeth Bayer, Assistant Deputy Minister of Culture. She was of much support to me in my work and once my contract was completed, always greeted me, whenever we ran into each other, with a hug and great warmth. She also knew my middle son who worked for several summers within the Department of Culture; always asked after him and shared with me her pleasure in his ensuing many accomplishments. I send my most sincere condolences to her family with the hope that their memories will ease their loss and bring them only joy in the ensuing years. Machelle Shapira - Posted by: Machelle Shapira (work) on: Dec 31, 2012

• Freddie was my big sister. Although many miles apart, she was always available when I called her and she frequently provided sound advice when I needed it. I shall miss her deeply. I am sorry she never got to meet my grandsons James and Thomas. She is also remembered by her niece and nephew Sarah and Bruce. - Posted by: Bill woodrow. (Brother.) on: Dec 28, 2012

• I am writing on behalf of my mother Martha. To my mother she was and is her "Qatanguapik" (dear cousin) basically close as a sister would be. She will be truly missed by my mother. A close friend made long ago when they were young in Inukjuak (Port Harrison). To us children, she was our "Ajaapik" ('dearest Aunt' in Inuktitut)as we mutually adopted each other. She was and still is a part of our family up here in Inukjuak (Port Harrison). It was always wonderful to talk to her in Inuktitut, and it was always a delight to see my mother on the phone with her as they reminisce. Our family and community is forever grateful for her. With her photography, she has been the most integral part of visually documenting our history, and to many Inuit and their communities. Our hearts go out to John and his family, we are thinking of you, and we share in the pride of having been part of your mother's life. We love you, Martha Kasudluak, & Johnny Kasudluak - Posted by: Johnny Kasudluak ((Son of Martha Kasudluak [Qatangutitaanga], Ajaapiga)) on: Dec 27, 2012

• Freddie belonged to the Virtual British Village of which I am also a member. I met her at one of our get-togethers in London, Ontario a few years ago but never really knew her then. Only since exchanging jokes via email and messages in the Virtual British Village have I learned what a lovely, kind lady she must have been. I'm so sorry for the family, it will be a tough Christmas but I'm sure she will be looking down on you and she will be happy to be free of pain. God Bless you all and may you find Peace. Blessings, Sandra - Posted by: Sandra Farrell (Virtual friend) on: Dec 23, 2012

• Freddie was a remarkable woman. I am just very sorry I never got to know her better. She always extended hospitality and acceptance, and one could see, she had a very big heart and mind. I am sorry she will no longer grace this world with her presence. God is richer blessed by her presence there with Him. - Posted by: Carolyn Douglas (Friend) on: Dec 22, 2012

• It was a privilege to be able to meet Mrs. Knight, as I called her, when visiting John and Delia at her house. She welcomed me so warmly into her home--as did they--and took a genuine interest in me, even though I am so much younger than her or even her three grandsons. I had planned on going to see her at the Vic sometime in the New Year, but I know that now, she is in a better place, and completely, and permanently, free of pain. My thoughts go out to her family and friends. - Posted by: Ana Gschwend (A friend of John and Delia's, and someone who's briefly met her a few times) on: Dec 22, 2012

• My sympathy to the family of Frederica Knight. I met Freddie (as we called her) in the Manitoba Provincial Archives Building in 1974 when I started my career with the Province of Manitoba. She was a joy to work with and I admired her dedication, hard work and professionalism. She set a wonderful example for me, a young woman starting my career. Margit - Posted by: Margit MacCharles (nee Kunz) (Former Co-worker) on: Dec 22, 2012