Alton, NH

Martin Frank York, age 68, of Alton, passed away peacefully, at his home, on Wednesday September 7, 2016.

Born January 1, 1948 in Wolfeboro, the son of Frank Harrison York and Irene Virginia (Libbey) York, he resided in Alton since 1978.

He worked at Weston Auto Body in Wolfeboro for many years, was employed by Poulin Chevrolet in Rochester, also Chassis Masters in Laconia, and retired in 2010 from Thompson Center Arms in Rochester, after ten years.

Predeceased by his parents, his grandfather: Harold Libbey "Grampa Cobb", his uncle Wally and aunt Phyllis.

He leaves his loving wife of 22 years: Lorraine B. "Rainy" (Worster) Dodier York and her children: Raymond Dodier, Jr. and wife Jeanne, Roland Dodier, Rhonda and husband Glen Carpenter, 9 step grandchildren: Amber and husband Andrew Prina, Hunter Carpenter, Jesse Dodier, Jacob, Zackery and Christopher Dodier, Barbara, Jenna and Hunter Downs, also his aunts: Mildred "Beachy" and Muriel "Shine" Beach, his niece Shelby York and her children Mark and Brandon Henry, his nephew P. Matthew and wife Sherry York and his children Mia and Matthew John York, and many other family members.

He leaves his best friend Dick Rojek and his family, over the years, many good times were shared between the two and they were always there for each other.

He also leaves his sister in law's: Linda Wilkinson and Lucy "Punky" Crawford Brockney and husband Gary Brockney.

Martin enjoyed his cabin where he and his wife spent a lot of time and he especially enjoyed spending time with his step grandchildren.

The family would like to express our gratefulness to the caretakers who lovingly took care of him in his last days. He was happy to be home and at peace.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 11am at Lovell Lake Cemetery in Sanbornville, NH. Arrangements by Peaslee Alton Funeral Home.