KNICKLE

The family of Eldora Marie Knickle, 97, of Lunenburg, announces her peaceful passing on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Harbour View Haven in Lunenburg.

Born in Martin’s Point on January 15, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Effie (Alinard) Joudrey.

Eldora started her working career in a private home in The Valley and then came to Lunenburg to work for a few years at the Hillside Hotel and later in a private home in Lunenburg. Eldora enjoyed going to church, gardening, sewing, drives and sharing time with family and friends. She was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Chapel and the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Eldora is survived by her son, Michael (Dawn Pritchard); daughter, Trena Knickle (Michael Mossman); grandchildren, Andrew and Charlene and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Eldora was predeceased by her husband, Dawson; sisters, Sadie, Annie, Marie and Margaret; brothers, Walter, Stanley, George, Warren, William and Fred; and daughter-in-law, Sandra.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy 3, Lunenburg, where friends gathered to share their memories of Eldora with her family during visitation on Thursday, October 29 from 6 – 8 pm. Funeral service was held on Friday, October 30 at 2 pm at Faith Baptist Chapel, Centre with Rev. Kyle Rhora officiating. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Faith Baptist Chapel, Harbour View Haven, Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg Fire Department or a charity of your choice.