It is with great sadness we share the news that John Young died on February 13th, 2019. John was born in 1934 in Indian Head, Saskatchewan. His parents owned RD Young Building Supplies. He had two sisters, Edna (predeceased) and Doreen. The family business was sold in 1950 and the family moved to Victoria. John had a long career in sales where he provided building supplies to countless homes in the city. John married Nelleke in 1957 and they had three children, Brian (predeceased), Dianne and Susan, and also four grandchildren, Eric, Bradley, Melissa and Brent. In 1991, John married Marilyn with whom he shared 28 wonderful years and two more grandchildren, Taylor and Willow. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and active in the church. He loved talking to people, was a curious person and he always had room for dessert. John was loved and he will be missed.
The family would like to thank John’s long time doctors Dr. Pengilly and Dr. Yvorchuck, his current doctors, Dr. Dejaram and Dr. Denott and the nursing staff at Royal Jubilee. The way all of you tried so very hard to keep him here meant the world to us.
Mass will be held on Thursday, February 28 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph The Worker Parish, 753 Burnside Road West, Victoria.
Donations, if so desired, may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Paul & Virginia Hughes
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Lorraine Lindsay I was very sorry to read about the passing of John Young. He and his first wife, Nell, were great friends of my parents, Alf and Madeline Lindsay, when my brothers and I were kids – I believe John worked with my dad at Stewart & Hudson. My brothers and I were very honoured that John came to our dad’s memorial service, at our family home, nearly 17 years ago – he showed us all great respect with his presence, so many years after their work time together was over. We pray for comfort and blessings on his family and friends.
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David & Annie Ulrich We wish to express our sincere condolences to John’s Family.
John was a loving father, a great neighbour and a fine gentleman.
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Linda and Aldo Nazarko We are thinking of you, Marilyn and Family.
John was a good friend and he will be missed.
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Gerry Poitras Just a smile. John’s smile always brightened the lives of those around him. I haven’t known him long, but each time we spoke or said hello, I felt a deep sense of gratitude that there are people like John in the world, giving comfort to those in need. John was truly a charitable person and his years in Knights of Columbus was just a small part of that. Our condolences to the family for their loss.
St. Joseph The Worker Council K of C #13356
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Father William Hann To live in the hearts of those we love.
Sacred to the memory John.
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Michael and Joan O'Rielly Our prayers and thoughts are with the family in this time of loss. May God’s perpetual light shine upon John.
Blessings; Knights of Columbus (13356) family
A great loss to us , & sad to think of no more Tim Horton ( or other) lunches, or evenings out with John & Marilyn. We always enjoyed his company & his respect & gentleness to all he met. A man of great faith & love
of his Lord,& respectful of all people.
A good & faithful friend ,we shall miss you very much Paul & Jane Hughes & Natalie,