MEDWAY – Nathan A. “Nate” York, 51, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, after a tragic car accident took his life unexpectedly Sept. 3, 2011. He was born March 27, 1960, in Millinocket, to Ray A. and Priscilla A. York.
Nate graduated from Schenck High School, East Millinocket, in 1979. Upon graduation, he went to work at East Millinocket Paper Mill, where he was employed for more than 30 years. His work ethic and commitment to excellence was exemplified in everything he did. Nate was first and foremost a family man. When not working in the mill, you would find him hiking a mountain or forest trail, fishing at one of his favorite fishing holes, or going to his hunting camp that he built with his dad and brother Barney in 1982. He loved to attend his children’s sporting events, and supported them faithfully in whatever endeavor they participated in. He was an avid Boston sports fan, but was especially devoted to the Red Sox. He was known for bringing a TV outside and watching the Red Sox by the campfire. Nate loved going to his mom and dad’s for his morning coffee and the “best” breakfast in Medway, sitting at the kitchen table having some great fellowship. Nate was the family fix-it guy, a handyman in so many ways, whether it was creating something with wood, a garage mechanic keeping the family vehicles maintained, or troubleshooting the family computers. Nate loved taking pictures and wherever he was, his camera was never far away. The York valley will seem quieter in the mornings, as we will miss the rumble of his tractor going up to his woodlot where he used to cut his firewood. He was a very humble, meek man, yet having a wonderful sense of humor, and a man of great integrity and wisdom. In Christ he was a deep brook that moved slowly – his love for God sure, strong and never-ending.
Nathan is survived by his beloved wife, Kim (Young) York, the love of his life for 29 years; sons, James Landry and his wife, Trish, of Bangor and Jerome York of Medway; and daughters, Whitney York and Desiree York, both of Medway. Also surviving are his parents, Ray and Priscilla York of Medway; and his siblings, Hattie Damon and her husband, Dan, of Smithfield, Altona McLaughlin of Medway, Barney York and his wife, Terri, of Medway, Noel York and his wife, Kelly, of Medway, Jerry York and his wife, Kelly, of Medway and Joni Campbell and her husband, Steve, of East Millinocket; one grandson, Corbin Landry; several nieces and nephews; and very special cousins, the O’Donal boys. He is also survived by his loving in-laws that he adored, Herbert “Sonny” and Myrna Young, and their children, Herbert Jr. “Herbie” and his wife, Gail, and children of Mars Hill, and Karen Lyons and her husband, Darrel, of Medway.
Viewing hours will be 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Mattawamkeag Church of God, where funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, with Pastor Mark York officiating. Interment will be at Grindstone Road Cemetery. A time of remembrance and fellowship will be held after the memorial service at Medway Middle School. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family may be left at the church. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. Those who wish may sign an online register and leave written condolences at
www.clayfuneralhome.com.