PITTSFIELD, Mass. —  John Robertson Yuill, of Pittsfield, MA, passed away on March 21, 2023 at the age of 83.

John was born in Bridgeport, CT to Lillian Robertson and James Yuill. He graduated from North Syracuse High School, and entered the United States Navy, where he was an electrical technician aboard the USS Trigger (SS 564).



John married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Ann Hines, and raised a family of three while residing in North Syracuse, NY. John attended Syracuse University and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. John was employed at General Electric for 45 years.



He had a deep appreciation of nature, was a member of a Search and Rescue Team and was an avid hiker. In 1973, John received recognition for accomplishing his goal of climbing all 46 Adirondack Mountains and became a proud member of the “Adirondack 46-ers”. John was an avid bicyclist, clocking well over 50,000 miles and organizing many group rides, a long-standing member of the Berkshire Bike Path Council and enjoyed assisting with future path planning of the Ashuwillticook Trail. John was also a volunteer Little League coach and enjoyed practicing baseball with his sons in the backyard, which was often the gathering spot for neighborhood games.



John is survived by his children Michael John Yuill (Mary Larson Yuill), Lisa Yuill Ricketts (Kevin Ricketts), Stephen James Yuill as well as two granddaughters, Kelly Ann Ricketts and Jessica Elaine Ricketts. He also leaves behind his brother Richard Yuill (Jan) and six nieces. John was predeceased by his wife Shirley Yuill and his sister Mary Yuill.



Funeral Notice:



Cherishing the memories he has made with his loved ones, John has requested no visiting or calling hours and a private funeral will take place at the convenience of the family.