Lawrence Larry Yates

Yarmouth – Lawrence Wilbur Yates, 85, of Yarmouth died on Sunday March 10, 2013 at home after a brief period of declining health. He was born on May 25, 1927 in Huntington Park, CA the son of Katherine (Hill) and Everett W. Yates. The family relocated to North Yarmouth when he was three and Larry attended local schools and graduated from North Yarmouth Academy. It was while he was at NYA that he met the love of his life, Evelyn L. Morton, and on July 26, 1950 they were married at Evelyn’s home in Yarmouth.

Larry’s life was defined by work, his dedication to it and his enjoyment of it. His first job was working at Anderson Lumber when he was nine to help support his family and the construction field was his future. His career began as a driver, then a sawyer, to a handyman with his own toolbox, a carpenter and retiring as a supervisor for Donbury Construction in 1991. Larry supervised many large scale projects for Donbury such as prefab condos, schools, restaurants and construction of the Baptist Church on Canco Road. Along the way he owned Casco Bay Boat for a time.

In his spare time Larry built the family home on Pleasant Street, rebuilt the homes for his son Mike and daughter Sharon and last year kept himself busy building an oak mantle, putting in doors and helping to renovate a kitchen. For over 38 years Larry snow plowed driveways in Yarmouth and the surrounding area with upwards of 68 driveways to take care of and keep clear. He also maintained a small engine repair business and his shop was the definition of being well organized.

Larry loved family gatherings, especially the ones held on May 25 when he and his son Mike celebrated their birthday. Any reason to get together made good sense for Larry. Larry built his own 16 foot boat, did some lobstering and enjoyed visiting Amish country.

Larry, also known as Uncle Pete to some, is survived by his wife of 62 years, Evelyn Yates of Yarmouth; his son Mike Yates and his companion Cindi Lahaye of Freeport; his daughter Sharon Snow and her husband Michael of Portland; his five wonderful grandchildren: Amy, Melissa, Chad, Spencer and Samantha; his three adorable great-grandchildren: Serena, Caleb and Chloe; his sister-in-law Carolyn Talbot and her husband Roger of Connecticut; as well as nieces and nephews. Larry was predeceased by his sister Arlene Marquis.

Visiting hour will be held on Friday March 15 at 1:00 PM followed by a 2:00 PM Memorial Service with Rev. Jeanette Good officiating at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery later this spring. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to view a video collage of Larry’s life and to share your condolences, memories and tributes with his family.