Carolyn F. York 87 formerly of Derry, NH passed away in Branford CT June 14, 2017. Born May 14, 1930 in Bristol PA to the late Harry and Fannie Focht. She was the beloved wife for 57 years to the late Donald York. Carolyn was a diploma graduate of Deaconess Hospital I Buffalo, NY and worked in a variety of positions as a registered nurse until her retirement. She was a member of the Londonderry Methodist Church and active with the Jubilee “girls”. Carolyn enjoyed RV travel throughout the US with her husband and camping weekends with the Good Sam’s Club. An avid quilter and crafter she spent countless hours in her special sewing room built by her husband. What she made with her hands, she gave with her heart creating beautiful quilts her family will treasure and winning several ribbons. Carolyn’s custom sweatshirts were a wardrobe staple and she enjoyed sharing her talents with others. Her favorite role in life was that of mother. She often remarked that if she had one wish it would be to go back in time and hold each of her children again as newborns. She is survived by her 4 children Gwen (Thomas) Thompson of East Haven CT, David W. York of South Carolina, Lyle of Florida and Wayne (Winnie) of Virginia. Grandchildren Phillip (Latisha ) Cummings and Lindsay (Chris) Gay of South Carolina and 4 great grandchildren Kayla, Jaden, Emersyn and Alexandria and many friends. She was predeceased by a brother Erwin. The family wishes to thank the staff at The Hearth at Gardens idea and Vitas Hospice for their kind and compassionate care.
Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, P. O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929.
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Carolyn was a very dear friend of ours. She had a heart of gold and loved to share her talents with everyone, especially her Jubilee friends. I will always cherish my custom sweatshirt, pot holders, tote bag and the many other gifts she so lovingly made for me.
When Carolyn was moving, we purchased the hauling trailer that Don had built. Bob continues to use it to help people in so many ways. Right now it is being used to move our new pastor, Rev. Amy, into our Parsonage.
We will miss you, Carolyn. You will always be in our hearts dear friend.
Bob & Judy