Catherine V. Knowles, 89, of Brighton, passed away Sept. 20, 2012, at her home. She was born Aug. 23, 1923, in Cincinnatus, N.Y. She married John Knowles April 21, 1942, during World War II.
    Catherine is survived by her children, Mary M. Gray, of Commerce City, Joseph H. Knowles, of Arvada, Catherine M. Norris, of Brighton, James C. Knowles, of Thornton; daughter-in-law, Barbara Knowles, of Westminster; 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 1990 and son, John T. Knowles in 2008.
    Private services will be held at a later date. Tabor-Rice Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.