Russell Delbert “Del” McKnight, M.D., age 88, of Palm Coast, Florida passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2021. Dr. McKnight was born in Toronto, Canada to Elgin and Ethel McKnight of St. Catharines, Ontario. He graduated from Queen’s University Medical School (Meds ’60), Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and became Board certified in Psychiatry. Dr. McKnight practiced Clinical and Administrative Psychiatry in Canada and subsequently immigrated to the United States with his family.
Retiring from private practice in Morristown, TN, he and his wife relocated to Palm Coast, Florida. He enjoyed the arts, travel, and engaging in conversation with people. He is survived by his wife Catherine, sons Darcy and Peter, daughter Christine, four grandchildren: Péter, Mikaela, William and Toby McKnight; and brother Eric McKnight (and wife Judy). He is predeceased by his brother Gerald McKnight (survived by wife Joan). A private memorial service will be held in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Craig Flagler Palms Funeral Home, Flagler Beach, FL.
