1920 – 2016
North Grosvenordale – Alfred Knorr, 96, formerly of Main Street, died Thursday, July 14, 2016, in Matulaitis Nursing Home. He was the loving husband of the late Agnes (Varieur) Knorr. Born in France, he was the son of the late Henry and Louise (Mueller) Knorr.
Mr. Knorr was a machine operator for Jacobs Rubber. He also worked as a cook for Idlewild Farms for many years. He served in the French Navy during World War II serving on a French submarine for six years. He was a member of The French Club and The American Legion.
Alfred is survived by his daughter, Diane Wagher and her husband Albert of N. Grosvenordale, his son, Maurice Knorr and his wife Janice, his sister-in-law, Lucille Knorr of France, three grandchildren, Brian Wagher and his wife Hillary, Danielle Race and Christopher Knorr; four great grandchildren; and three great great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are private and have been entrusted to the Gilman & Valade Funeral Homes & Crematory. For memorial guestbook please visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Dave Babbitt
July 15, 2016 at 4:43 pmDiane & Al, Sorry to hear of Mr. Knorr’s passing….Peg & I send our sympathies and he will be remembered in our prayers….
Patricia Simoni
July 15, 2016 at 5:30 pmOn behalf of Frank and myself I would like to send you our deepest condolences and prayers. We will miss him as Frank’s room mate. He will be in our thoughts. Patricia and Frank
Joyce Page
July 16, 2016 at 9:58 amDear Diane and, Maurice,
We are so sorry for your loss…your father was a wonderful and caring man. He is now reunited with your Mom as well as my parents . How fortunate we were to be blessed with the best two French fathers ever.
Love, Joyce & Ralph
Renee Waldron
July 16, 2016 at 2:35 pmSo sorry for your loss. He was such a lovely man and loved his family very much. I remember first meeting on the playground with his great grandchildren .
Renee Waldron
Julie Warren
July 17, 2016 at 8:42 amSo sorry to hear of the passing of your father, sincere sympathies.
Lauri Page Kenniston
July 18, 2016 at 8:55 pmDear Diane and Maurice and families,
I am so sorry for your loss. I so fondly remember your dad, and hearing of the good times your parents had with my Memere and Pepere. May your wonderful memories bring you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Love, Lauri