KNOX, Cornelius James - June 5, 1923 - July 21, 2021
On July 21, 2021, at the Taunton Mills Retirement home in Whitby, Ontario, Cornelius "James" Knox passed peacefully, at the tender age of 98.
Loving husband of Linneth Eleanor for 37 years (1946-1983) (Toronto/Willowdale) and another 37 years with loving common-life partner Mildred Bishop (1984-2021) (Toronto/Whitby/Timmins).
Loving father of Leslie, Philip, Janet and Lawrence and stepson Sean Bishop and daughters-in-law Bernadette Purchase.and Donna Bartlett. Loving grandpa to Jason, Matthew, Isaac, Richard, Andre, Skye, Justin, Jenelle, Sarah and Corey.
Loving great-grandfather to Jahzi, Jalen, Violet, Isaac, Dahlia and Peyton, Najaha, Krista, Janaha, Skylar, Akayla.
Family will be receiving guests at the York Cemetery and Funeral Centre, Toronto, on Monday, July 26th, visitation from 1-2 p.m. with service from 2-3 p.m. Due to COVID-19 limitations, attendance is by guest list. We are asking friends who would like to attend the visitation to please send an email to Lawrence Knox at
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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