Christopher Roland Yonkin
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Christopher Roland Yonkin (Chris), 72, of Ave Maria Fl and former longtime resident of Merrimack NH passed into eternal life Friday July 16, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was predeceased by his parents Clayton and Eleanor Yonkin and his sister Jane LaGier. He will be forever loved and remembered by his wife of 49 years Jean (Torjesen) Yonkin, his three daughters Amanda Yonkin and her fianc? Paul Drone of Merrimack NH, Alyssa and Trevor McEnaney of Ridgefield CT, Abby Yonkin and her husband David Dion of Ave Maria FL; his grandchildren Madison and Christopher Boerner, Avry Dion, Lucas and Hudson McEnaney; his siblings Marie Anstrom, Charlie Yonkin and John (Lisa) Yonkin and several loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Christopher was raised and educated in Vestal, NY. Continuing his education Chris earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Hobart College in Geneva NY where he was a Sigma Chi brother and captain of both the Football and Baseball teams.
He owned and operated Tire Town Auto Service Center in Merrimack NH for 39 years. He will be remembered for his generosity, integrity and compassion.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Avow Hospice in Naples Florida at
https://avowcares.org/donate-now/
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