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In Memory of
Wilbur G.
York
York
1926 - 2017
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Obituary for Wilbur G. York
Ellsworth
Wilbur G. York, 91, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and caregiver William Higgins. He was born in York, April 01, 1926 the son of George W. and Almira N. (Card) York.
Wilbur’s sister Shirley and parents lived on Mt. Desert Rock Lighthouse as a youngster for ten years. He and his sister were featured in lighthouse magazines and he wrote about his experiences, School of the Atlantic had them speak of living on the rock. A sharp wit and dry sense of humor was always a pleasant experience. He graduated from Ellsworth High School class of 1944. He was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. Wilbur drove the school bus in Blue Hill for 25 years; all the kids called him Yorkie. He also worked for Wyman’s Blueberry in the summer for many years. Wilbur would often refer to his large pension of double figures. He belonged to the Grange for 55 years. After retiring he served and worked at the Ellsworth Congregational Church.
He is survived by daughters, Rose Duran and husband John of Casco, Faye Greenlaw and husband Berton of Hebron; son, George H. York of Gray; 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren; sister, Kay Murray of Rochester, NY; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Shirley Robinson and Beverly Poole; step-mom, Dorothy Dodge York; and life partner, Wilda N. Higgins.
Calling hours will be held 1:00-2:00, May 15, 2017 at Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St. Ellsworth with a funeral service at 2:00 with Rev. Nick Davis officiating. Interment will be at Woodbine Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made in loving memory of Debby Innes, beloved wife of Roger Innes, dear friend of the family to Cancer Care of Maine, P O Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402
Wilbur G. York, 91, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and caregiver William Higgins. He was born in York, April 01, 1926 the son of George W. and Almira N. (Card) York.
Wilbur’s sister Shirley and parents lived on Mt. Desert Rock Lighthouse as a youngster for ten years. He and his sister were featured in lighthouse magazines and he wrote about his experiences, School of the Atlantic had them speak of living on the rock. A sharp wit and dry sense of humor was always a pleasant experience. He graduated from Ellsworth High School class of 1944. He was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. Wilbur drove the school bus in Blue Hill for 25 years; all the kids called him Yorkie. He also worked for Wyman’s Blueberry in the summer for many years. Wilbur would often refer to his large pension of double figures. He belonged to the Grange for 55 years. After retiring he served and worked at the Ellsworth Congregational Church.
He is survived by daughters, Rose Duran and husband John of Casco, Faye Greenlaw and husband Berton of Hebron; son, George H. York of Gray; 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren; sister, Kay Murray of Rochester, NY; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Shirley Robinson and Beverly Poole; step-mom, Dorothy Dodge York; and life partner, Wilda N. Higgins.
Calling hours will be held 1:00-2:00, May 15, 2017 at Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St. Ellsworth with a funeral service at 2:00 with Rev. Nick Davis officiating. Interment will be at Woodbine Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made in loving memory of Debby Innes, beloved wife of Roger Innes, dear friend of the family to Cancer Care of Maine, P O Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402
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