SKOWHEGAN – Percy Otis York, 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Jan. 3, 2025. Percy was born in Skowhegan on May 31, 1946, son to Cyrus and Lottie (Corson) York, and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior as a teenager.

Percy was raised in Skowhegan where he graduated from Skowhegan High School in 1966, then continued on to receive his associate’s degree in Fire Science from KV Tech. He served the town as a full-time firefighter for 27 years. Percy also worked many side jobs, 3 G’s Restaurant, Norwalk Shoe, Fitzpatrick Dairy, Gilblair’s Paving, Cross Hardware, and Blunt/Quinn Hardware. He even had his own lawn care, handyman, plowing service. He was known for his hard and dedicated work ethic.

On Sept. 29, 1966, Percy married his high school love, Judi Bolstridge, and raised four children together. He was a faithful member of Canaan Calvary Church, serving where he was needed. He loved camping with his children and grandchildren. Most mornings would find him having coffee at various spots around town. Weekends were for eating out. Even though he traveled a lot, he would tell you he would rather be home.

He was predeceased by his parents Cyrus and Lottie York, and siblings Leeland, Freeland, Stanley, Lowney, Agnes, Joyce, Richard, Preston, Florence, Paul, and Wayne.

Percy is survived by his wife of 58 years, Judi York; children, Heidi (Peter) Lyman, Paul (Donna) York, Wendi York, and Julie (Ed) Owen; grandchildren, Caleb (Chelsea) York, Ali (Travis) Emmerson, and Kelsey Owen; great-grandchildren, Marlee York, Lincoln York, and Travis Emmerson, Jr.; brother, Harrison, sisters-in-law, Rachel York and Sharon (Dave) Bates, brothers-in-law, Roy Bolstridge and Peter (Rene) Bolstridge; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, several great-great nieces and great-great nephews. He was loved by all and will be missed.

A special thanks to EMS, Skowhegan Fire, and all the staff at RFGH for their help and care.

Services to be announced in the spring.

Please visit Percy’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/percy-york where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.