David Whitelaw Knowles, age 90, of Hingham, formerly of Cohasset, passed away on November 30, 2016 with family at his side. Born in Arlington, MA to Maurine (Whitelaw) and Arthur I. Knowles, David was raised in Braintree, MA. He graduated from Braintree High School in 1944 as Class President and went on to serve in the US Army from 1944-1945, stationed in Korea.

In 1950, David married Patricia A. Greene and three years later they moved to Cohasset, where they lived for thirty-five years. He was the owner and President of Globe Rubber Works, located initially in Boston and later in Rockland. He successfully operated the company until its sale and his retirement, at which time he and Patti relocated to Sarasota, Fl.

He enjoyed skiing at Waterville Valley with family for many years and gardening at his Cohasset home, spending hours with his wife Patti in their beautiful gardens. While in Florida, David was an avid tennis player, who not only loved to play, sometimes as much as three days per week, but took great joy in teaching anyone who wanted to learn. He dedicated time to both the condominium association in Florida and Overlook Condominiums in Campton, NH.

David is the loving husband of Patricia (Greene) Knowles. He is the beloved father of Deborah Anderson and husband, Gary, of Cohasset, MA., and Holly Jane Knowles and her partner, Cynthia Schofield, of Thornton, NH. Mr. Knowles is the adored grandfather of Katherine DiTolla and husband, James, of Braintree, MA. and Elizabeth Niebauer and husband, Patrick, of Scituate, MA. David is also survived by three great-grandchildren: Elisa Jane, Addilyn Katherine and William David.

Services and interment will be held at a later date.