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Harriet Knox Obituary

Harriet L. Knox
Thomaston – Harriet L. Knox, 86, passed away, in the presence of family, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Robert Knox for 69 years.
Harriet was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, on October 27, 1938, daughter of the late Frank and Stella (Dizeweicka) Gangloff. Raised in Thomaston, Harriet was a graduate of Thomaston High School and worked for many years as a cook in Thomaston Public Schools.
Including Harriet's beloved husband, Robert, she leaves behind her children, Robert Knox and his wife, Debbie, of Thomaston, Paul Knox, and his girlfriend, Judy, of Wurtsboro, NY, Daniel Knox, and his wife, Joan Dana Knox, of Pittsfield, MA, and Sheena Knox, of MA; her sister, Lois Butteri; her goddaughter, Crystal Lambert and her husband, Donald, of Thomaston; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and other extended family and friends.
Including her parents, Harriet was predeceased by 3 of her siblings.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 22, at 11 a.m. at Hillside Cemetery, Marine St., Thomaston. Please meet directly at the cemetery.
To leave notes of comfort for Harriet's family, please visit her tribute page at www.lyonsfuneralhome.com .
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Harriet's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate or Shriners Hospital for Children at www.donate.shrinerschildrens.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal Inquirer on Sep. 20, 2025.

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roger knox

September 23, 2025

Bob and family sorry for your loss theWilfred knox family

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September 20, 2025

Bob and family,sorry for your loss

Barbara Monroe

September 20, 2025

Bob and Family so sorry for your loss of Harriet

Bob Nield

September 20, 2025

My sincere condolences to Bob Sr., Bob Jr., Paul, and the rest of the family.

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