Paul E. Yorke – 87, Lower Economy, passed
away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and children, on Sunday,
December 26, 2021, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born
in Springhill, he was a son of the late Walter and Maude (Davis)
Yorke.
Paul is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Joyce
(Berry) Yorke; son, Dougie (Yvette), Five Islands; daughters, Debbie
(Eric) Moore, Economy; Donna (Larry) Rushton, Little Bass River; five
grandchildren, Amy, Charles, Nadine, Brittany, Brent, and nine great
grandchildren, Austin, Nelly, Jase, Brock, Bridget, Abby, Emily,
Sarah, Callie, all of whom he thought the world of; sisters, Elsie and
Mina. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers,
Hollis, Royce, Kenneth, Carmen, Alton, Buddy, Cecil; sisters, Neva,
Gwendolyn, Brenda, Beryl, Marilyn.
Paul started out at a young age working in the woods and was
employed for many years with Ironworkers Union Local 752, telling many
stories of working on the construction of Murray MacKay Bridge in
Halifax from start to finish. He was an avid outdoorsman and he had a
great love of playing music and entertained at many a party! He was
also the “Mr. Fix It Guy” who was a master at fixing and
repairing anything that was handed to him by all the
locals.
Throughout all of his many surgeries and set-backs, he was
told by many doctors that he was “as tough as a boiled owl”
and that most could not endure what he has gone through. Such a strong
man he was!
He was quick witted and loved telling a good joke amongst his
many friends and family up and down the shore. Paul will be greatly
missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him!
Paul’s family would like to thank VON (Colchester
East Hants), Medical Day Nurses and Palliative Care Team for their
excellent care throughout the years. If so desired, donations in
Paul’s memory to Economy Fire Brigade or VON (Colchester
East Hants) are welcomed.
Honouring Paul’s wishes, there will be no
visitation or funeral service. Arrangements have been entrusted to
Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro.
Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing
Paul’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A
Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Gone, but not
forgotten.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Paul E Yorke 1934 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia