Beloved husband of the late Joan McKnight of 70 years. Loving father of Paul McKnight (Mary), Carol Smith (Mark) and late Doug McKnight (Heidi). Will be missed by his grandchildren Lisa, Tom, Quinn and Jesse and his 5 great grandchildren. Loving brother to Mary, Susan, Ruth and the late Margaret, Gladys, Joan, Jean and Archie. Bill worked at Oshawa Public Utilities Commission for 30 years. He loved Fishing at the family cottage on Stoney Lake. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather as well as the oldest of eight siblings.