Esther F. Knowles, 101
Dateline: Norton, MA
Esther F. (Whitcomb) Knowles, age 101, a lifelong resident of Norton passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Epoch Senior Healthcare in Norton.
Born in Attleboro Falls, MA on April 8, 1913, she was a loving daughter of the late Charles H. and Mabel E. (Miller) Whitcomb, and was a graduate of Norton High School.
In addition to being a dedicated homemaker to her family, Mrs. Knowles had worked in the jewelry industry in the Attleboro area. She retired as a file clerk at the former L.G. Balfour Co. in Attleboro; where she had been employed for many years.
She loved spending times engaged in family activities and had formerly enjoyed rug hooking.
She is survived by her devoted children; Judith Deslaurier of Dighton, Patricia Fernandes of Norton and Raymond Knowles of Plainville. She was predeceased her 7 siblings and is also survived by 8 grandchildren as well as many great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Services and burial will be private. Visiting hours have been omitted.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St., Norton.
To send her family a message of condolence, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com