Bertie Nathaniel Knowles Sr.
September 13, 1931 - December 15th, 2025
"May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back May the sunshine warm your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields.."
Obituary of Bertie "Bert" Nathaniel Knowles Sr.
Enter into rest on December 15th, 2025, under the care of Niagara Hospice living with his granddaughter Aleta (Clifford) McDowell. Born in Nassau, Bahamas he was the son of the late Nathaniel and Celeste Knowles. Bertie was employed with Russell Farms for over 60 years as an Agricultural Supervisor.
He is the beloved father of Clementine L. Knowles, Bertie (Karen) Knowles Jr., Ralph (Crystal) Knowles, Marie (Guy) Baker, Phyllis (Dalvan) Robinson, Frank (Katrina) Knowles and the late Edwin L. Knowles.
Cherished grandfather of Aleta (Clifford) McDowell, Sandra (Alex) Powell, Tearsea Knowles, Bertie N. Knowles III, Nina Knowles, Mario (Amber) Grant, Demetrius Grant, Carlton Harris Jr., Yania Franks, Franseca Knowles, and the late Tiffany Irby and Aaron Knowles.
A cherished host of great and great-great grandchildren. Dear brother of Rhoda Ferguson. Predeceased by brothers and sisters. Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 11am-2pm at the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, 70 Niagara Street. Graveside Services to follow at Cold Springs Cemetery. Memorials to Niagara Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
To the Knowles family so sorry for your loss of Bertie,he will be missed I’m sure.
Ralph,
Very sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. May he always Rest in Peace 🙏.
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Wishing you peace and strength now and in the days ahead. With sympathy, Mike & Sue Wohleben
Ralph and Crystal
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are both in thoughts and prayers.
.Sue Genter
Sleep in heavenly peace uncle Bertie, until we meet again, prayers for the family.
Your niece
Kenris Butler.
I love you grandpa I swear I been thinking about you
Im 21 now
A lotta jewelry YOU NEVER DID ME WRONG
ALL THE WAY FROM ROCHESTER NY
60 TRENAMAN ST YOU RAISED THE RICHEST GRANDSON / RIP GRANDMA AND GRANDMA HAZEL
to the Knowles family, all our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. your dad was a real gental man i would see him at all the home basketball games years ago and your dad was always there to say hello. I look at your dads life 94 years wow what a life . I think there should be a Hall Of Fame for Niagara county N.Y. apple pickers your dad would top of the list .with out guys like your dad the apples would have never made it to the stores.
I’m gonna miss you granddad🕊️ I wish that I could have seen you before you left this world, now you in a better place you not suffering anymore, you are now with my grandmother Hazel Walton now y’all are now together 💔💔🥲. Love you granddad fly high 🕊️🕊️
Prayers and condolences to Bertie Jr, Frank and families from Sears Bros Sunoco. Sincerely Dave, Ken and Judy🙏