Knee, Perry Lorne. A beautiful person passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2010 in his home in Centralia, surrounded by his loved ones in his 52nd year. Perry will be forever missed but not forgotten by his wife Nina (Underhill), daughter Crystal Gawel and husband Ian of Milton, sons Ryan Knee of Cambridge and Justin Knee at home and his adoring grandson Porter. The loss of a son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle are felt strongly by Percy Knee of Huron Park, Susan and Michael Underhill of Exeter, Sharon and Larry Gibson and Darlene and Bill Van Bergen all of Centralia, Wally Knee of Huron Park, Marion and Les Sherwood of Centralia, Tony Underhill and Terry and Dianne Underhill all of Exeter and their families. With the love and support of his family, Perry has gone to rest with his mother Violet Knee (2006). Perry believed in hard work and proved that every day. He was very thankful to all his customers over the last 32 years who helped make Perry’s Drywall a success. The family will honour the wishes of Perry and there will be no visitation. If you wish, donations can be made to the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto. To you Perry: “Amazing Grace…How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but know am found, was blind, but now I see…” We love you and will think of you everyday.
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Ian Fowles
Thoughts are with Perry’s family. Although I haven’t seen Perry & Nina since we were all very young, it is still very sad to hear of Perry’s passing far too soon.
Ian
Jackie & Sam Reid
Words cannot express how we feel, and we can only imagine your sorrow. Perry had a real presence about him and you always knew when he was in a room. He worked hard and was devoted to his family, he will really be missed. Rest in peace Perry with your mom.
Brenda Dayman
Nina & Family
I am so sorry to hear of Perry’s passing….Think’n of you & yr family at this sad time….may yr Memories make each day a little easier!!
Sincerely
Greg & Brenda Dayman
Cara Lee Bissonnette (Blommaert)
Dear Nina and family,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family in the loss of a great guy. My heart goes out to you all during this difficult time.
Cara (Lee)
Duke and Karen Harris
Our deepest condolences for your loss.
Mike Higgins
I remember Perry as a good friend in high school and he was one of my mom’s adopted sons in the cafeteria. Sorry for the loss, he was a great man. God Bless.
Sharon & Rob Dale
Dear Nina and Family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Perry. We have been away so just found out. Please know that we have you Nina and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Perry will be missed. He was one of the good ones!
Sharon & Rob Dale
Brenda Morgan
Nina, my heart goes out to you and your family. I was praying for you all that anything new they were trying to cure or slow down his disease was going to work.. I am so saddened to know what you are all going through at this time. I only wish there was a phone in heaven, or that you could make pictures of memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers now and in the days ahead.
Murray and Alison Connolly
Dear Nina and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Perry. May your comfort come from knowing that your friends share in your sorrow and will carry all the fond memories of Perry in our hearts.
Paul & Beth Anstett and Family
Our sincerest condolences to the Knee family at this time of sorrow. Perry will be remembered fondly. God Bless him.
Perry and Michelle Sereda
Nina and family,
Perry and I wish to extend our deepest condolences on the loss of your huband, father and friend. He will be fondly remembered. Your tribute on this site was a beautiful testimonial and I’m certain that Perry would take comfort in knowing his wishes were honoured. God bless you and your family during this difficult and sad time.
Michelle and Perry Sereda
Donna Claus
So sorry to hear of Perry’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Donna, Bev and Brad Claus
Thiva
Crystal, Ian and family,
So sorry to hear the sad news.. My prayers are with you during this hard time.
Thiva
Rexdale Office
DFS
Debbie & Brian Hodgins
Nina & Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you!! Debbie & Brian Hodgins
Dan Durdin and Tracey Diechart
We are very sorry to hear of your loss,our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family
Steve and Pam Gibbs
Nina and Family,
Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength and always remember how much you are cared about. God Bless Perry….
Love Steve and Pam Gibbs
Karen Brock
Nina… My sincere condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Bill Hodge jr
Heres to an old friend that we’ll never forget, Perry’s a man that was close with our family. My family knew that if I was out with Perry I was in good hands, If me or someone else stepped out of line or said something wrong, you could always count on Perry saying something like; {Peter} don’t be so dumb; are you nuts; thats so dumb you’d be fired from D.I. Perry could be pretty up front and vocal, but also straightened you out before you got yourself into trouble. We’ll remember Perry for all the fun times we had together. He will be missed by our family and many others.
Our thoughts and prays are with you during this hard time.
Kelly Cronyn
I am so sad Perry is gone. I can remember being at your house every other day of the week. Whether it was to go swimming, dirtbiking, play pool, practice the latest WWF Wrestling moves (haha), or play hockey, I saw Perry every time. He was like a second father to me and he will never be forgotten!!
I am so thankful that I had the chance to visit Perry while I was home at the end of June. I am proud to say that my last memory of Perry is a big hug, kiss and an “I Love You!”
My thoughts an prayers are with you guys as you go through this difficult time. Stay strong for one another!!
Officially counting the days until Christmas when I’ll finally get to see you all!!
Love Always and Forever;
Kelly xoxoxo
Pat & Rita Holland
We are sorry to hear of your loss, Perry was a great person , never hesitated to extend his hand in friendship.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Perry’s family.
Pat & Rita
Lonnie, Tara, Meghan
We were very sorry to hear about Perry. Our hearts go out to you.
Bob and Eleanor Clark
Sadness is in all of our hearts today. We’re thinking of you and your family with sympathy and love as we share in your grief.
Bob always thought of Perry as one of the boys on his hockey team.
Doug & Betty Lynn Eckel
Dear Nina and family: We are so sorry to hear of Perry’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy during this very sad and difficult time. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cherish the memories. Doug & Betty Lynn Eckel
Don,Carol,Teri and Brad
Perry and I may have not spent as much time together recently as we used to but I can tell you that I have albums of memories in my head of the times that we shared.He was a great friend who would do anything for you and never expected anything in return.There was nothing that man couldn’t do and no challenge too big.As tough as he was I think we all believed he may win this battle but he gave so much in his time here that he fell short.Nina,the kids think so highly of both you and Perry for all your kindness over the years and will always hold Perry high on a pedestal as a person to be so lucky to be a part of.We will make sure that we carry his spirit with us through out our journey.Our thoughts are with you.
Anne Marie Somerville
Dear Nina and family, I was saddened to hear of Perry’s passing. A great loss indeed. Although its been years since we’ve hung out, thinking of you all and of Perry brings a smile to my face.
You are good people. Please take care of each other and may it help to know that we all share in your saddness and are thinking of you.
With deepest sympathy, Anne Marie Somerville
Al Harvey
Both the Knee and Underhill families are in our thoughts. Our sincere condolences.
Al & Vickie Harvey
Belinda Sauder
Dearest Nina & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Sinerely, Belinda Sauder,
Gary, Colin & Amy
laura hogg
to Nina and family,
Sorry for the great loss, Perry was a soild man, good man. May he rest in peace with the lord.
Laura and Bryan and Terry Hogg
Cathy Cade and Dave Frayne
To Nina and family
We are sorry to hear of your loss of Perry. He always had a smile and he will be missed, Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Leanne Lempriere (Rimmer)
Nina, Crystal, Ryan and Justin,
I am sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and I hope you find peace at this difficult time.
Thinking of you and your families,
Leanne and family in Alberta
Mary Lou Thomson
Nina:
I was shocked to hear of Perry’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. It just seems like yesterday that we worked together and you two were just getting married. We never have enough time with our loved ones … 51 is so very young! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
With deepest sympathy, Mary Lou Thomson
Linda Parker
Nina , words are hard too find the right one’s to say what we feel at this time . but I do know i’m so glad that I stopped in to see Perry last week we talked like old times and nina he was ready for his time to go.he was a good man he was one of the few that came to see Jim I will never forget that. My Prayer’s are with you and your family. Linda Parker
Mundon and Glennis Reid
Nina and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Perry’s passing. Words will never begin to express the sorrow we feel for you and your family. Caring thoughts are with you and may the happiness you all shared be warmly remembered and may those memories help to ease the pain of your loss, May you find comfort and strengthin knowing that we share in your sorrow. Perry was a wonderful man. He will never be forgotten.
You are in our prayers
Mundon and Glennis
Don & Marion McCurdy
Our sincere condolences to your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Debbi (riley-horton) Haskins
Nina;
Words cannot express or heal the feelings you are bound to be having. Just know that there are many people out here for you to turn to if you need to,
Prayers are sent to you and your family.
Debbi
Bill Semple
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Perry. I’ll always remember as a good friend and co worker when I lived in Huron Park back in the seventies.
Cheyenne Mosurinjohn
I am so sorry to hear of your brothers passing Darlene, my thoughts are with you and your family.
Cheyenne
Shannon Wuerth and Family
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Sincere sympathy to you as you deal with your loss of a wonderful man.
Sincerely, Shannon Wuerth, Glen and Emery Cormier
Noreen Riley-Smith
deepest sympathy on your loss.Perry was agreat ,friendly man.He will be greatly missed by all.The lord took another angel.Only the lord knows good prospects.I am sure he is lookingdown on his family saying til we met again.Our loved ones pass away causing great sorrow but the memories live on in the hearts of family and friends
Barb & Phil Potter
Dear Nina, and everyone in the Knee family;
There are no words to express how deeply the loss of Perry will be felt by our entire community. We share your burden and grieve with you.
You are in our prayers and thoughts. Our deepest sympathies
Barb & Phil Potter , Mac, Kate & Will
Terry Morrison & Dave oneil
Nina I would just like too say,and im sure i speak for dave too.That all I have are fond memories of perry,when i grew up in the park perry was a little older then I and we always looked up to those guys because they had the cool factor.He was always good to me and my friends and i was always grateful for that.When this world loses a good man its always tough because the rest of us need these men to show us how to become good men.I beleive i am a good man and i have guys like perry to thank for that.Your luckier then most to have spent that much time with somebody like perry,i believe you two were a great match. once again Thank you perry ,you will be missed terry morrison and dave oneil
Allan & Patty Case
Nina & family:
Our deepest sympathy in your time of sadness and loss. Our caring thoughts are with you and your family.
Allan, Patty, Liz, Ben & Alana Case
Kelly Mehagan
Dear Nina, I am so very sad to hear of your loss, I feel very blessed to have known Perry,as he was a great man. My prayers goes out to you and your family…I will hold you all close to my heart..sincerely Kelly Mehagan
Rick & Wilma Freeman
Nina and family.. Wilma and I are very saddened to here of Perry’s passing. .Please know that our thoughts are prayers are with you.
Rick and Wilma
JOE AND JUNE REGIER
WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE. THE FAMILY IS IN OUR THOUGHTS
Gord & Wanda Taylor
To The Knee Family
Its just so hard to put loss into words but it is so easy to know the feeling of loss.The deap pain in your chest ,the lump in your throut ,and the aching hurt of missing someone you loved so much.Just a little note to let you all know that your pain and loss is felt by your friends.Thinking of you all in your time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Gord & Wanda Taylor
Edwin and Marie Nethercott
So sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our prayers. Ed & Marie
Brent & Angela Gibson
Nina & Family,
I have lots of good memories of Perry over the years while growing up in “the bubble”. Working for Perry’s Drywall for a few summers in high school and several ice fishing trips to Calendar Bay just to name a few. We have been thinking of you over the course of the last several months. R.I.P. Perry!
Nick Carriere & Buffalo State Bengals Hockey
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Justin and the entire Knee family through these difficult times.
Moffatt and Powell
The staff at Moffatt and Powell would like to issue our sincere condolences for your loss. We have enjoyed working with Perry over the past years. His expertice in his profession will be missed.
Jeff O'Brien
Nina and family,
I am very sorry to hear of Perry’s passing. He was one of the good guys. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Jeff
Angela Gioia
Ryan,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Take care.
Duff Rothbauer
Dear Nina and Family.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Our thoughts and prayers
are with you all.
Duff and Thea Rothbauer
Tracy, Cale, Eric& Mallory
Nina, We are truly saddened to hear this news, . Remember the smiles and laughter, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharon & Jim Allen
Nina and family – our heartfelt condolences to you at this very trying time. As you stated you have lost a wonderful person as we all have. Perry coached hockey with Jim and of course looked after our drywall needs with expertise and most of all sincere friendliness. He will be dearly missed but he definitely made a great impression in this world. You have many treasured memories to carry you through this, I am sure.
God Bless you all
Patti Swartz
Nina & Family
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this time of your loss.
Patti Swartz & Melanie Gebel & Devon
Duane Costain
To the Knee Family
Sorry to hear of Perrys passing.He was a great guy whenever times were shared together for whatever.He will be missed by alot of family and friends.My sincere condolences to you all at this time of difficulty.I will miss him like others will.
Carmel Calzavara
My heart goes out to you and your family. Ryan always spoke very highly of his father and I know he will be sadly missed and never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jamie Bibby
To the Knee family:
I just want to say how much of a great guy Perry was! I’ll remember him as one of my favourite hockey coaches. He was a very dedicated man and I don’t think any hockey player will forget that!
My thoughts are with you guys!
Jamie Bibby
Jane Lehmann
Ryan,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jane
Sherrylee Hillier
Thoughts and Prayers to all the family. May you find peace in each new day and rejoice in the memories of yesterday
Chris and Sherry Hillier
Bill & Laura Noonan
The news of Perry’s passing has saddened our hearts. We raised our family’s in the same area . We watched Perry build and work hard through the years to succeed. He had a great sense of humour and was allways very kind to me and my family.To Nina Crystal,Ryan and Justin and to Percy ,Sharon , Wally , Darlene and to all there families … Our Deepest Condolences…
kathie glover
you are all in our hearts, there are no words to comfort you at this time, but you all know that he was the Best and he will live forever in any ones heart that ever had the pleasure of knowing Perry. everytime anyone thinks of Perry there is always a big smile. I know that Jeffs life is a lot richer for having Perry in it. kathie glover and family
Doug ,Dianne,Brad ,Cindy and Dawn Regier
We are so saddened to hear of your loss,our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Jim and Sharon O'Toole
We were so shocked to hear the news about Perry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Nina and all the family. Will always remember the great drywall work he did for us as well as the times playing oldtimer hockey together.
The Wuerth Family
To the Knee and Underhill families:There are no words to express how heavy our hearts are with sadness. Please know yous are in our thoughts and prayers. Perry was one of the best. Sincerely the Wuerth family.xo
Joyce Baptie
Nina,
I am so sorry to hear about Perry’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rick&Tracy Gower
To the Knee Family
Rick and I would likeyou to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We send deepest condolences.
Love Rick and Tracy Gower
Angie Gower
Doug, Tara Clark
Nina & family,
We are sorry to hear about Perry, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Bonnie&Cam McArthur say
Our thoughtsare with uses. PERRY was one of the best we will always be here if yous need anything SO SORRY Cam& Bonnie
Betty Stoneman
Dear Nina and family:
I’m thinking of you at this difficult time with thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Pam Reid
We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Perry
Steve & Julie O'Neill
Nina & Family
Our deepest sympathy…may your heart find healing in cherished memories. We are thinking of you.
Ron and Karen Rupert
So sorry to hear about Perry. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and he will be dearly missed by all. Cherish the memories.
Cathy Arnold
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Knee family in the loss of a wonderful man. Gather strength from each other and friends during this difficult time. You will miss him always.
Ralph,Heather,Erin Emily Wells
Dear Nina, Crystal,Ian,Porter,Ryan & Justin, so sorry to hear of your loss, many fond memories of fishing at the Key. Perry was a great father and loved watching his boys play hockey with pride. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Cora Hayter, Tracy and Doug Proudfoot
To the Knee and Underhill Familes
We were very sorry to hear about the loss of Perry.
We know that there are no words that can comfort you right now.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pat and Sharon Soldan
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to all of your family at this time of sadness .
Rod Mooring
My deepest sympathies to the Knee family. I only had the pleasure of meeting Perry a few times and in those few times he made you feel like you knew him your whole life.
Lloyd and Carol Moore
Nina and Family — so sorry to hear about Perry’s passing. I know how strong you can be and how close you are to your children. This is what will help make things easier. Our deepest sympathy.
Al and Lori Lavier
Nina we were so saddened to hear about the loss of Perry. There are so many fun memories. Pres thought so much of him as a hockey coach. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days to come.
Lori and Al
brenda and dave palsa
Nina and family- our sincerest condolences to you and your family.Hold onto the cherished memories that will get you through.
John, Arlene, Scott & Ben Berendsen
Dear Nina and all of the families. Our heartfelt sympathy to you all during this saddest of time. Family is everything and as you all push through the next days and weeks always know that there are many in our community that are thinking of you all. Perry was our son Ben’s hockey coach a few years back and he always was such a positive influence on the kids. He had such a gentleness about him that struck John and I. The verse that was chosen in Perry’s obituary says so much. Thank you for sharing something truly meaningful to so many in his memory. Respectfully,
John & Marie Jaques
Nina and family – we are thinking and praying of you in your loss – those we love never leave, their memories are always in our hearts.
John & Marie Jaques
The Parsons
Nina & Family
We are very sorry to hear of Perry’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May your special memories help you through the days ahead.
Greg & Carrie Parsons & family
Janice Graham
Nina, Crystal, Ryan, JT, and Ian
My deepest condolences to you all. There are no words to express the loss of someone so dear but I know your memories of him will stay strong in your hearts. My thoughts are with you.
Bob Beaucage
My deepest sympathies to the entire family. Although I didn’t know Perry well, I know how much he was loved by Crystal and Ian and his entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Paul & Betty Cronyn
Dear Nina, you and your family have been on our minds for months, what a battle you have had to endure. We send our deepest sympathy to you and all your family.
“Dear Lord, Bless this man who comes to you this day, give him peace in his heart and guide him forever”.
Chuck & Pam
Nina, Crystal, Ian, Ryan & JT,
We are so very sorry to hear of Perry’s passing. It’s so unfair when those we love are taken from us and Perry was taken from you far too soon. Thank goodness for wonderful memories.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck & Pam
Lynda Hillman-Rapley and Hillman family
Nina, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am always just a phone call away. Knee and Underhill families our heart and prayers go out to you. Hoping the memories we all hold will make this sad time a little easier.
Eric and Cynthia Fancey and Shirley Osborne
To the Knee Family
There are no words to express the sadness we feel about Perry’s death but we share comfort knowing he is no longer suffering. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Lori and Gerald
We cannot express our sympathies enought Nina, Crystal, JT and Ryan -we have very fond memories of Perry who touched all our lives and will never be forgotten, he always had a smile and was great friend to all, we will miss him dearly -our thoughts and prayers are with all you during this difficult time – we love you all
Mark Pridham
Sorry to hear. While I have not seen Perry in years, I knew him in High School, think we played football together. R.I.P.
John and Wendi Schwindt
Oh, Nina…we are so sorry to hear about Perry. He really was a wonderful man and we know you and the children will miss him alot.
Lorne & Linda Morley
Nina and family-so sorry to hear the loss of Perry-our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
Maggie Brennan
I just wanted to send out my deep felt sadness in the loss of Perry.
I know how difficult it can be losing someone when the life is not yet complete. I wish you all peace in the time ahead and hope that your memories will hold him tight to your heart.
My sincere condolences, Maggie…
Ron & Sandra Dickert
We are so sorry to hear of Perry’s passing he was a really great guy.And he will be missed by so many. Our prayers are with you all at this time of great sorrow.
Maureen Thompson
Nina, Crystal,Ian,Ryan & J T
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
Morley & Maureen Thompson