Dorothy M. Knight

WATERVILLE – Dorothy M. Knight, 89, passed away Dec. 10, 2023, at Lakewood Rehab Facility in Waterville after a month-long battle with congestive heart failure.

She was born in Newberry, South Carolina on June 26, 1934, the daughter of Walter and Mable Nobles. Dot moved several times in her younger years, but finally ended up in Rome, Maine, where she made her home for the last 52 years.

Dot started her journey of faith at the age of eight with the Salvation Army Church, where she remained a member for many years. She graduated from Cony High School in 1952, followed by being a secretary for the State of Maine; after which she became a devoted stay at home mom, until in later years, she worked at Russel’s clothing store and volunteered many years at Thayer Hospital.

Dot was a faithful member of the Rome Baptist Church for 50 years. She loved her family, playing cards and games (especially scrabble), watching the birds, square dancing, roses, and spending time with her pets Maisy and Blackie.

Dot is predeceased by her first husband Erland Hallowell, her second husband, Roland Knight, son David Hallowell and stepson Albert Knight. She is survived by her children, Dana Hallowell and wife, Lila, James Hallowell, and Debbie Mullen and husband, Peter, stepdaughter Gail Manley, and daughters-in-law Judy Hallowell and Pam Knight, 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Friends and family are invited to visit from 4-7 p.m., Thursday Dec. 14, at Wheeler Funeral Home, 26

Church St., Oakland. The service will be held on Friday Dec 15, at 11 a.m., also at Wheelers.

Graveside service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are in the care of Wheeler Funeral Home 26 Church Street Oakland Maine where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.