FRANKFORT — Frank Charles Knowles, 84, passed away March 16, 2017, at his home in Frankfort. Frank was born June 8, 1932, in Winterport, to Carl Webster Knowles Sr. and Laura Miriam Leach Knowles. Frank grew up in Winterport and graduated in the Class of 1950.

Frank was married to Margaret Kingsbury in 1951 and resided in Winterport until 1956, when he built his home in Frankfort. He was first employed as a truck driver by Dayson Bedding and then to Dakin Sporting Goods for a short time before working eight years as the sewing machine mechanic for Emple Knitting Mills on Columbia street in Bangor. He also worked at Viner Shoe Factory in Bangor. In 1961 he was asked to drive a school bus for S.A.D. 56 until they could find a permanent driver. He retired from that job 43 years later in 2004.

As a young man, Frank was well known as a great pool player and an exceptionally good swimmer. He loved a good game of cards with friends. From 1970 to 1985 he spent his weekends traveling New England with Margaret and their boys, buying depression glass for the mail order business they had.

Frank was predeceased by his parents; his son, Michael Knowles; his brothers, Carl Knowles Jr. and Victor Knowles; and his sister, Carolyn Blethen. Frank is survived by his wife, Margaret; his sons, Frank S. Knowles, Trevor Knowles and his wife, Barbara, and Patrick Knowles and his wife, Patti; his grandsons, Michael Knowles Jr., Jeremy Knowles, Trevor Knowles II, Jason Knowles, Jamie Knowles, and Shane Knowles and his wife, Melissa, of Cape Elizabeth; one granddaughter, Brenna Mae; and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home.