A tribute to Dougie Knight, Formbys former community Police Constable who sadly recently passed away
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of beloved former community Police Officer and Formby man Douglas Knight.
His son Chris Knight said: "It is with great sadness that I can announce the passing of my dad, Douglas Knight."
"He was known around Formby in his role as community police officer, organising the Dickensian Day, VE Day celebrations and helping launch Formby Festival."
His funeral is Wednesday 24th May 2023 at 1:45pm.
St Luke's Church Rd,
Formby,
Liverpool
L37 2DF
Then at 3pm at
Southport Crematorium
159 Southport Rd,
Scarisbrick,
Southport
PR8 5JQ
Family flowers only please.
Donations to British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK.
Dougie Knight
Dougie Knight became Formby's community policeman in 1993 and quickly immersed himself in local activities. He organised Formby's Police Centenary Victorian Week, was heavily involved in Formby's 50th Anniversary VE Celebrations, and established Formby's Dickensian Day.
Dougie teamed up with Formbys very own award winning and talented historian, Joan Rimmer to produce a Formby Millenniun book which was completely illustrated by Dougie Knight himself.
This first volume of his collaboration with Joan brings together two unique talents which complement one another in a charming and delightful way.
Dougie also did the illustrations on the video about the Formby shipwreck, The Pegu.
watch it on YouTube HERE
Dougie Knight was also heavily involved in the Formby Police Station Centenary 1894 - 1994. So much so that if it wasn't for him, the centenary would never have happened.
RIP Douglas Knight
