Sharon Elizabeth Yorker

Sharon Elizabeth Yorker obituary

Sharon Elizabeth Yorker

Sharon Yorker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thurston Rowe Funeral Home on Mar. 27, 2026.
TORRINGTON – Sharon E. Yorker, 79, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 23, 2026. She was the beloved companion of Robert Vance for the last 40 years.

Sharon was born on November 10, 1946, in Winsted, Conn., a daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude (Grohs) Yorker.

Sharon was a secretary for The Torrington Company for many years. She will be remembered for her love of the beach and her treasured Lexus. She enjoyed traveling across the country with Robert and exploring new places on their motorcycle.

In addition to Robert, she is survived by sisters, Donna (Peter) Gay and Raeanne (Chris) Martin; sister-in-law, Christine Yorker; and many nieces, nephews and cousins including Kelly Garney who helped to care for her over the last 4 years. She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers, Dennis Yorker and Jerry Yorker; sisters, Sandra Woolsey and Patricia Griffin.

The family would like to thank Kelly Garney for the love and devoted care she gave to Sharon.

At Sharon's request there will be no formal service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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