Kelly Jean York

BANGOR - Kelly J. York, 44, died in hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ, surrounded by family and friends Nov. 11, 2008, at a Bangor hospital. Although Kelly had been struggling to breathe for some time, she grew calm while her daughter, Jessica, and several sisters in the Lord sang songs of worship. Her breathing became less labored and she was ready to go home to Jesus. Moments before she died, they sang, "We will meet in the Golden City in the New Jerusalem. All our pain and all our tears will be no more. We will stand with the host of heaven and cry, 'Holy is the Lamb!' We will worship and adore You evermore..." Kelly was born June 25, 1964, in Skowhegan. Kelly graduated from Skowhegan High in 1982. She later attended Husson College, Bangor, and received a business degree. She worked for 13 years at Bangor Hydro as a customer service representative. She was always a hard worker, a great cribbage player and a strong woman. In her last year, she drew close to the Lord, focusing her hope on the eternal life in Christ. She was content with what she had and devoured God's Word, reading straight through the entire Bible in three months. She said, "I can't believe how much time I put into doing my hair...there's so much more to live for." She was predeceased by her mother, Madeline "Joyce" (Pottle) York. Survivors include her daughter, Jessica L. York-Osewalt; her father, Forrest E. York; her two brothers, Steven F. York and Bruce E. York; her kitty Buddy-boy; and many more family and friends. A service of remembrance will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Calvary Chapel, 154 River Road, Orrington. A time of fellowship will be after. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." Psalms 116:15