Michael B. Little

Michael Little, of York, Maine, peacefully passed away on March 17, 2026.

Michael was born on July 8, 1943, in Dunkirk, NY, the son of Frank and Doris Little. He grew up in Fredonia, NY where he excelled at athletics. He furthered his education, graduating from Cornell University and earning Master’s Degrees from New York University and the University of Virginia.

Michael met his wife of 56 years, Sheryl, when they were in graduate school at NYU. Their teaching careers took them to Washington, DC.  In 1977, they moved to York, Maine, where they raised their two children, Jeremy and Andrea.

Michael taught science and coached soccer, basketball, and track at Marshwood High School for 30 years.  He enjoyed watching his own teams as well as his children’s teams on athletic fields.

In retirement, Mike was an avid golfer and tennis player. He was an active member of the York Golf and Tennis Club where he served on the board of directors for many years. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports, traveling coast to coast to catch their games. He leaves behind his wife, Sheryl, son Jeremy, daughter Andrea, grandchildren Joselyn, Thatcher, Noah, and Beckett, and his brother Douglas Little.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to York Educational Fund and York Scholarship Fund in his memory. Donations for York Scholarship Fund can be sent or dropped off to York Golf and Tennis Club at 62 Organug Road in York, ME 03909.

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