We Remember
KNIGHT, Charles Russell W.
July 21, 1931 — December 18, 2025
Chuck passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, with family by his side.
Born in Brantford, Ontario, where he lived until leaving to attend the University of Western Ontario, Chuck graduated with a Degree in Medicine. In 1954, Chuck met a young nursing student, Ruth McWhirter, who was also from Brantford. They married in 1956 and began their life journey.
Upon receiving his Medical Degree, Chuck chose to follow in his father’s footsteps and specialize in General Surgery. After a year in London, Ontario, he attended the Ohio Cleveland Clinic, where he became interested in the emerging field of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. To pursue his training in this field, Chuck took the international route from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to Edinburgh, Scotland, then Bristol, England, and finally Norway, Sweden and Holland. Returning from overseas, he settled in Saskatoon where he joined Dr Les Chasmar assisting in establishing the teaching program for Plastic Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan. While living in Saskatoon, Chuck volunteered for 3 months with the Project Hope Ship docked in Tunisia.
In 1972 Chuck, Ruth and their two young boys moved to Kelowna as the first Plastic Surgeon serving the BC Interior. He also did monthly road trips to Revelstoke to care for patients in the Columbia Shuswap Region. Chuck retired from active practice in 1999 but continued to assist other surgeons until officially retiring at the age of 81.
Chuck was an active member of the Kelowna Wing 883 of the RCAF Association. He was an avid reader, especially stories and history of WWII. He also enjoyed the outdoor life of camping, boating, hiking, walking and skiing. After retiring he volunteered with the Kelowna War Museum, RCMP Citizens Patrol and as an Ambassador with the Kelowna Airport (Red Coats).
Chuck was a devoted family man and is survived by his loving wife Ruth of 69 years; two sons Russell (Betsy) and Donald (Cheryl); grandchildren Michael (Alicia), Christopher (Teigan); Megan (Kelly), Lindsay, Taylor; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by parents Dr. Russell and May Knight, and sister, Patricia.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. B. Mackay and the entire staff at Glenmore Lodge, especially the compassionate care by the staff of Quail Unit.
At Chuck’s request, there will be no service. He will always be remembered and always loved.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the charity of your choice.
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Dear and Family: so sorry to hear of Dr. Chuck’’s passing.
Know that you are in our thoughts at this time.
Ken and Agnes.
Dr. Knight will always be in my thoughts as a very empathatic plastic surgeon that alls did meticulous work& cared for his patients.. May he rest in well deserved peace ….Teddi Bryant
Dr. Knight will always be in my thoughts as a very empathatic plastic surgeon that always did meticulous work& cared for his patients.. May he rest in well deserved peace ….Teddi Bryant
Dear Ruth,Randy, Donald and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts at this difficult time. A life well lived.
Ken and Agnes.
So sorry to hear of CHUCKS PASSING. NOT ONLY AN EXCELLENT SURGEON BUT A FRIEND TO ALLI
Not only in theOPERATING. ROOM BUT OUTSIDE THE FACILITY AS WELL
HE WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
IN THE operating room and will be missed
Dear Beautiful Mrs. Knight & Randy & Donald,
Sending heartfelt love & light & condolences on the passing of Dr. Knight. SO many fabulous memories growing up and living across the street from you. 💛 Zero doubt my Dad & Mom & Chuck are peacefully re-united in heaven. ✨
With love,
Jane
Dr Knight and his beautiful wife Ruth were our neighbours and best friends of mom and dad since the early 70’s. I have so many great childhood memories of Dr K (one of him catching me in a torrent of foul language when I fell off my bike on the Caro Rd, hill,) and more recently, him showing my husband his Karmann Ghia of which he was terribly proud. Sending piles and piles of love to Ruth, Randy, Donald and families. Sheila
Having known ‘Chuck’ for many years as a colleague and as a patient I am sorrowed to note his passing. He will remain firmly in my memories though. Peter Bunyan.