BUXTON- William I. York, age 83, of Buxton, passed away peacefully on Feb. 3, 2022.
He was born in Buxton on April 13, 1937, a son of the late William E. and Martha (Cousins) York.
For 33 years, William was employed at S.D. Warren as a cutter/presser. He was also an accomplished carpenter throughout his working years as well.
He enjoyed square dancing, camping, woodworking, and being with his family.
William is predeceased by his sister- Marion Davis.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years- Phyllis (Legere) York; children- David W. York and his significant other Diana Hicks of Findlay, OH, Jeffrey A. York and his wife Gail of Buxton, and Lisa Thomas and her husband Kevin of Buxton; brother- Everett York of Gorham; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday Feb. 8 from 4 – 6 PM at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 498 Long Plains Road (Rt. 22) in Buxton. A service to celebrate William’s life will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM at the Grace Bible Church, 74 Deering Road, in Gorham. Burial will be in the spring at South Buxton Cemetery. Online condolence messages can be submitted at the funeral home website, www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Grace Bible Church, P.O. Box 698, Gorham, Maine 04038