Diana M. York

Winslow – Diana Marie York, 80, of Winslow passed from this life to the next on Monday October 23, 2017 after a long illness. She was born in Winslow on July 8, 1937, the fifth of six children of Amanda (Bernatchez) and Joseph Manzo. She attended Winslow schools and worked at the Sister’s Hospital in her Junior and Senior year of high school, before graduating from Lawrence’s Class of 1956. After graduating she attended cosmetology school in Augusta and became a licensed beautician, working in a salon in Unity. On June 29, 1957 she married Robert York in Pensacola, Florida where he was in the US Navy, School of Photography. Reassignments in the DC area, Boston area and Newport, RI completed their enlistment before moving back to Maine.

Through the years Diana enjoyed crocheting, she was an accomplished seamstress and knitted over 500 afghans. She enjoyed making different crafts, playing cards and doing word find puzzles. Given Diana’s French and Italian heritage she was an outstanding cook and was especially know for baking pies and bread and most of all for her spaghetti sauce which was put 32 quarts at a time. To the grandchildren, nothing could beat her corn chowder and they did a great job of making it disappear. Diana loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she took pride in her home and being a homemaker, she loved going to yard sales and taking her family on outings to swim and fish on China Lake. She will be remembered for many wonderful things and especially for her beautiful big blue eyes, her smile, her generosity and her readiness to help others. She was an active member of the Getchell Street Baptist Church in Waterville.

Diana is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Robert York of Winslow; her four children: son Joseph York and his wife Narky of Virginia; son Daniel York and his wife Rosario of Michigan; daughter Luanna York and her significant other David Nevedomsky of Winslow; and son Robert York, Jr. and his wife Michelle of Winslow. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: Joshua, Jesse, James, Jacob, Amanda, Chelsey, Sebastian, Sabrina; her delightful great-grandchildren: Tyrese Scott York, Jacob Scott York Jr., Antwan Scott York, Daissey, Jayden and Tomas; as well as a large extended family. She was predeceased by her parents and her five siblings: Alfred Manzo, Henry Manzo, Johnny Manzo, Angelina (Manzo) Libby and Marjorie (Manzo) Folsom. Diana’s family would like to thank Dr. Preston, the Winslow Fire Department, friends, CNAs, nurses and emergency staff that were always there when they were needed. Special thanks to Rosie, for her years of care and kindness to Diana.

Visiting hours will be on Saturday October 28 from 4 to 7 pm at Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Waterville, with a Funeral Service on Sunday afternoon at 3 pm at the Getchell Street Baptist Church. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery on Monday October 30 at 10 am. Please visit www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com to share condolences, memories and tributes with her family.

Please consider making a donation in Diana’s memory to a charity of your choice.