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Obituary - KNIGHT, Janet Eleanor “Ellie” (nee Misner) April 30, 1931 - December 29, 2010. Ellie died peacefully, at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto from a blood infection after a lengthy illness of heart and stroke problems. Loving mother of Glenn and Aaron. Dear sister of Dooner (John Leslie) and Peggy. Predeceased by her parents, she was the eldest of Elmore and Janet Misner. Predeceased by her siblings, Ken, Hank, and Gord. She will be sadly missed by her other family members. A second marriage with Robert Knight in 1962, separated in 1992, to later divorce. Ellie touched many lives over the years with her personable style and compassion to help anyone in need. Born in Port Dover, Ont. she moved to Toronto in the mid 50s, first working at Dress Makers Supply, then going on to design and manufacture her own line of high-end ladies wear. In the early 70s with her sister Peggy, they opened Misner’s, a retail fish store located on Yonge St. Another store named Ogamaw was opened at Yonge and Summerhill, supplying the best restaurants, hotels and anyone who demanded the very best. Other businesses included Crystal Palace, a high-end vintage Art Glass and furniture shop. Ellie was a life-long gardener and was awarded “Best Garden” by the Oriole Park Neighbourhood Association. In keeping with Ellie’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Service of Remembrance will be held Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Thompson Waters Funeral Home Chapel, 102 First Ave., Port Dover, 519-583-1530. The Rt. Reverend Clarence Mitchell officiating. For those wishing donations to Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto would be greatly appreciated by the family. On-line condolences and/or donations can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca May You Rest in Peace.
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1931 - 2010 (79 years)
, d. Jun 2003 (Age 91 years)