Nancy J. (Smith) York Obituary (1937 - 2020)

AUGUSTA- Nancy J (Smith) York, 83, passed peacefully in her sleep on November 11, 2020 after a long illness. She was the loving wife of her beloved husband Carroll “Pidgie” York with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. Nancy was born in 1937 in Augusta, to Anasthesia (Giroux) & Loring Smith. She is survived by her children Kip York and his wife Gail of South Carolina, Cindy York and her husband Bob Dore of Vassalboro, and Barry York and his wife Bonny of Augusta; her six grandchildren Kristin, Sarah Cornish and her husband Brett, Dan, Matt, Aly & Jess; her step grandchildren Doug MacDougall and his wife Yayoi and Jessie Mae Howe and her husband Ed; her five great-grandchildren Jason, Arianna, Savannah, Hayden & Bradley; her step great-grandchildren Takuto & Linley and Liam; her daughters-in-law Michelle & Debra; her oldest brother Loring “Bud” Smith; and many nieces and nephews. Nancy is predeceased by her parents, 10 siblings, and 2 sons Thomas & Peter. Per Nancy’s request there will be no service. Nancy will be cremated and her ashes spread in the ocean at a later date. The family would like to thank her hospice nurse, Theresa, for her kind & compassionate care, and her special niece, Kate for helping her and the family through this very difficult time. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her memory to a charity of your choice, or the MaineGeneral Hospice, PO Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903- Arrangements are in the care of the Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St. Augusta, Maine. Condolences, memories ad photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com