It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Corporal Jesse-Thomas Merlyn Knowles formerly of Canobie, NB, which occurred in St. Albert, Alberta on November 17, 2017 at the age of 29.

Jesse was a loving, devoted father and son.  At a young age, right after high school, he enlisted in the army and enjoyed his service for the past 11 years.

Born in Bathurst, he was the son of Thomas and Lisa (Driscoll) Knowles of Saskatoon, SK and grandson to Merlyn Driscoll of Bathurst.

Beside his parents and grandfather, he is survived by his brother Jonathon (Rebecca) Knowles of Canobie, his sister Cheyenne Knowles of Saskatoon, SK.

One son Caleb Knowles and his Fiancé Phyllicia Joyce of Alberta.

His godparents Maurice Devereau, and Kim Driscoll of Bathurst. 

Many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jesse was predeceased by his maternal grandmother Adeline Driscoll, and paternal grandfather Russell Knowles.

A funeral service will be celebrated at the St. Alban's Anglican Church 4633 Cape Road in Salmon Beach, NB, on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 2:00pm.