Brian A. Yonkin

Brian A. Yonkin

Brian Yonkin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lary Funeral Home - Dover-Foxcroft on Aug. 7, 2025.

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Guilford – Brian A. Yonkin, 58, passed away suddenly August 5, 2025. He was born December 12, 1966, in Dover-Foxcroft, the son of Maurice L. and Louise M. (Fogg) Yonkin. Brian was a master carpenter and really enjoyed fishing and spending time with his twin brother, Bruce; the two were inseparable. He will be remembered as one who loved to help others and he was always willing to lend a hand at a time of need.

Brian is survived by his three brothers, Morry Yonkin, Larry McAfee and his wife, Kathleen, and Frederick McAfee and his wife, Joan; his sister, Charlotte Milton; six nieces and nephews, Cassie Yonkin, Dustin Yonkin, Joseph Grunin, Eric McAfee, Dawn Wark, and Ryan McAfee; special great-nieces and great-nephews, Skylee and Summer Yonkin, Declan McAfee, Todd and Ashley Wark, Chase Paul, Lennon McAfee, and Robin and Julie McAfee; and a special cousin, Danny McFadden. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Bruce Yonkin; and nephew, Matthew McAfee.

There will not be any services at this time. Burial will be in the Greenville Cemetery. Memorial donations to help the family with expenses may be sent to Morry Yonkin, 227 Bomarc Road, Bangor, ME 04401. Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.

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