Peter Knox, 65, of Troy, ME and Raynham, formerly of Whitman, died Thursday June 19th in the Boston Medical Center. He was the husband of Gloria (Benner) Knox of Whitman. Peter was born in Tiverton, RI grew up and attended schools in Dighton. He was the son of the late Walter and Jean (McKay) Knox.
He worked as a truck mechanic for Boston Delivery Company and also owned and worked on the Oakdale Farm in Whitman. He was an avid gun collector, enjoyed and owned power boats, was a very active member of the Taunton Yacht Club and had his captain’s license, a former scuba diver, and surfer; Peter owned a home in Troy, ME ,where he enjoyed the nature and the animals
He is survived by his wife Gloria (Benner) Knox of Whitman, his son Jason P. Knox of Whitman, his daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Rick Kruzel of Brockton, his brother Lawrence Knox of Raynham: many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Judith Orell and Patricia Cardoza.
His services will be held on Tuesday June 24th at 7:00 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman .Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to service 5:00-7:00PM.In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the Hope Christian School 503 South Ave., Whitman, MA. 02382 or to the MSPCA, 1300 West Elm St.-Ext., Brockton, MA 02302.