Donald William York, 80, of Derry, NH, died Saturday, November 7, 2009 in the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Mr. York was born in Buffalo, NY on April 20, 1929, son of the late Harry William and Gladys (Hewitt) York. He was a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Mr. York was a member of the Londonderry United Methodist Church and the New Hampshire Flying Tigers R/C Club. He was also the State Treasurer for the NH Good Sam Club.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn York of Derry, a daughter, Gwen York Thompson and her husband Thomas of East Haven, CT, three sons, David William York of Charleston, SC, Lyle W. York of Florida, Wayne Hewitt York and his wife Winnie of Sterling, VA, two grandchildren, Lindsay Gay and her husband Chris of Charleston, SC, Phillip Cummings and his wife Latisha of Charleston, two great grandchildren, a brother, Robert Kenneth York and his wife Joan of Arlington, VA and also by many friends.
I think that Dad has always enjoyed the journey on these projects, more than arriving at the finished product. The projects themselves were very complete with spin-off projects such as trailers and a dock for the boats, a garage for the RV and so many more less involved initiatives. At the end of the day, Dad can always look back and be reassured that he accomplished much. He had a great marriage, raised four kids and a few appreciative pets. He has spent many satisfying hours building a garage full of floating, flying and driving project to everyone’s admiration.
Following cremation a memorial service was held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 1:00pm in the Londonderry United Methodist Church, 258 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry, NH. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Shriners Burn Center, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114.