Cathleen “Cathy” Gail Knell, 75

MOULTONBOROUGH — Cathleen “Cathy” Gail Knell, 75, of Moultonborough passed away on Aug. 27, after a brief illness.

Cathy was born at Laconia Hospital on March 16, 1945, daughter of the late Harold E. “Ding” and Eileen F. (Pray) Martin.

Cathy graduated from Inter-Lakes High School in 1963 and received her nursing degree in 1965. She began her nursing career at the Laconia State School until she found her true calling as a nurse for the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, where she worked until her retirement in 2002.

Cathy is survived by her cousins Dennis A. and Jacklyn Martin of Florida, Michele Martin of Florida, Terri Martin Chance and her husband Robert of Center Harbor, Susan Martin of Laconia, Jennifer Moquin of Hooksett, Jeffrey Martin of Pelham, and Ryan Martin and his wife Kelly of Concord. Cathy is also survived by her two step-children, Robert Edson Knell and his wife Kirsten of Moultonborough, and Carol Knell of Waltham, Mass.

Cathy was predeceased by her loving husband Robert Elliot Knell and her brother Capt. Steven W. Martin, USMC.

Cathy was a tireless and selfless advocate for Veterans and spent her retirement supporting organizations that recognized the sacrifices of the U. S. Military men and women who serve and have served. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the New Hampshire Veterans Home, 139 Winter St., Tilton, NH 03276.

A graveside service will take place in spring 2021 at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.

To leave an online condolence, visit www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com.