1944
John
2020
John W. Knapp (Knapp) Sr.
December 11, 1944 — March 17, 2020
He was born in North Adams, MA December 11, 1944. He was the son of the late Raymond F. Knapp Sr. and Carrie (Gravel) Knapp. John received his education in North Adams, MA, Pownal, VT and Hoosick Falls, NY. He served in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam and later attended Hudson Valley Community College where he studied mortuary science.
He married the former Elizabeth Hall at the Methodist Church in Williamstown, MA in 1965. In earlier years John had been employed at Sibley Manufacturing, Johnson Controls, the Pownal Tannery and had also driven school bus. He most recently worked at the Watervliet Arsenal from which he retired. He was a member of the American Legion Post 13 in Bennington. John enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Knapp of Bennington. His children, John W. Knapp Jr. of Bennington, Jeffrey and Happy Knapp of Shaftsbury, Scott Knapp and Cheryl Bennington and Tamara and Mitchel Harris of Pownal, VT. Seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A brother Raymond Knapp and his wife Cynthia of North Bennington and several nieces, nephews and cousins and brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at the family lot at East Lawn Cemetery in Williamstown, MA at the convenience of the family.
If friends desire contributions in memory of John W. Knapp Sr. may be made to either the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer's Association through the office of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home 628 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201. Guest book condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net
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