Tena Marie York, 54, a resident of Little Lane, died Wednesday morning at her residence after a period of failing health.

Tena was born February 8, 1956 in Damariscotta, the daughter of Joseph Brogan and Delores Bearle Bunker York, and is a graduate of Lincoln Academy, class of 1974.

Soon after graduating, she began her family, and stayed at home until her daughters were in school. She then became a licensed insurance agent, working with several local insurance companies for 10 years. Most recently, she has worked as a cashier for Hannaford’s until her health issues became to much, and she had to retire. Tena also helped run her companion Bud Pietila’s office at Bud’s Repair Service in Nobleboro.

Family was the most important thing in Tena’s life, taking care of her girls, and grandchildren, teaching them to cook and making meals for them, spending time at their camp on Damariscotta Lake was always special, taking rides on their Harley, and travelling to Florida where it was warm because she hated being cold. She also enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting, and was a soap opera junkie.

Survivors include her companion of 19 years, Bud Pietila, of Nobleboro
Her mother, Delores York, of Round Pond
Two daughters, Kacie Leeman and her husband, Wayne, of Nobleboro
Kira McDaniel and her husband, Robert, of Newcastle
Stepson, Skip Pietila, of Liberty
Stepdaughter, Olivia Worthing and her husband, Heath, of Corinna
Grandchildren, Ashlynn Leeman and Brady Leeman, of Nobleboro
Spencer McDaniel, of Newcastle
Keria Worthing, of Corinna
A half brother, Clifton York, of Round Pond
And many nieces and nephews
He dog, Hogan

An informal gathering will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, August 29, 2010, in the field by the family home at 22 Little Lane in Nobleboro. Condolences to the family may be made to Tena’s memorial page at hallfuneralhomes.com

Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the family, Bud’s Snowmobile, PO Box 171, Nobleboro, ME 04555, to help defray expenses.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 949 Main St. Waldoboro.