Skowhegan—Pearl A. (York) Dawes, 85, passed away peacefully at Redington Fairview Hospital, Tuesday May 13, 2025. Pearl was born in Athens, Maine on July 28, 1939, the daughter of Millard and Bernice (Corson) York. She attended Skowhegan area schools. She was a happy homemaker, who was always willing to lend a hand to anyone. Pearl loved cleaning and caring for others. She attended Starpoint Church online faithfully. Pearl loved hanging out with family, watching cooking competition shows, and doing her sticker by number books. She was a proud Mom and Nana who loved her family dearly and would drop everything to help them. Pearl was an extremely strong woman overcoming a lot in life. She was predeceased by her parents Millard and Bernice, her husband and love of her life Rodney Dawes, her sisters Effie Hayden and Gertrude Sheaff, her brother Millard York Jr, and special friend Ruth Corson. She was survived by her daughter Shelly and husband Luke, her granddaughter Sasha, her sister Ethelyn, her sister Phyllis, her Brother-in-law Ernie, her Grand Dog Loki, plus many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Graveside Service will be held at Mt. Rest Cemetery in Athens on June 7, 2025, at 1 pm. There will be a Celebration of Life at Tewksbury Hall in Skowhegan immediately following.