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Leo Joseph Aucoin
84, Reserve Mines
Leo Joseph Aucoin, 84, a longtime resident of 37 Main St., Reserve Mines, died at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex, Saturday, March 13, 1999.
He was the son of the late Henry and Annie (Aucoin) Aucoin.
He was a longtime employee of the Sydney Steel Plant from where he retired. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish.
He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth Leblanc; two daughters, Leona Colijn (Michiel), Calgary and Carol O’Neill (John), Sydney River; sisters, Dorothy Gallant, Sydney, Rita O’Donnell and Christina Aucoin, both of Glace Bay and Mary McDonald (John), Victoria, B.C. and a brother, Wallace (Theresa), Victoria, B.C.
He was dearly loved by seven grandchildren, Ronald, Gregory, Brendon, Carol Lynn, Corinne, Grant and Mark.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Robert in 1961, brothers, Edward, Sydney, Patrick, Reserve Mines and a sister, Lillian Ellsworth, Reserve Mines.
Visitation will be in Curry Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay, today (Monday) 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass of resurrection will be celebrated 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph’s Church with Rev. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will follow in the parish Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Cape Breton Palliative Care or a charity of choice.
Clarence A., Jordan
79, Sydney River
Clarence A. Jordan, 79, of Howie Dr., Sydney River, passed away Saturday, March 13, 1999 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in Westmount, he was a son of the late James Seymour and Sarah Jane (Driscoll) Jordan. He was a retired salesman working for Dare Foods for 24 years. He was a veteran of the Second World War and was an adherent of Sydney River United Protestant Church.
Mr. Jordan was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy James; two daughters, Diane Jeans, Sydney River and Linda (Robert) Cookson, Halifax; two grandchildren, Angela Cookson, Halifax and Jody (Scott ) Lewis, Lower Sackville and one great-grandson, Jordan Lewis.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Ida and Gertrude and four brothers, Fred, Winston, Seymour, and one in infancy.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel 3 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Allan McIntosh officiating. Interment will be in Hardwood Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Sydney River United Protestant Church or Canadian Cancer Society.
Edna Lamond
91, Sydney Mines
Mrs. Edna Mae Lamond, 91, a resident of the Miners Memorial Manor and formerly of Main Street, Sydney Mines, died, Sunday, March 14, 1999 at the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney.
Born New Castel at Tyne, England, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Ellen (Laws) Carruthers.
She was a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church and the Friendly Club of Sydney Mines. She was a member of the Sisters of the British Isles, the Cann Rebekah Lodge and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 008, Sydney Mines.
She is survived by two sons, Hank, Dominion, Jackie, Dartmouth; five grandchildren, Barbie, Elaine, Joannie, Heather and Scott and five great-grandchildren, Mya, Sasha, Brad, Lisa and Emilie.
She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Mott Lamond, her daughter, Joyce (Mrs. Jack Salton), brothers, George, John, William Everret and Joseph, and sisters, Adeline and Margaret Ann.
Visitation will be in the Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines Tuesday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ian MacLeod officiating. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.
Josephine McDonald
67, Reserve Mines
Josephine McDonald, 67, of 38 Rear Main St., Reserve Mines died Saturday, March 13, 1999 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Reserve Mines, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Margaret (Chiasson) Aucoin. Josephine was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, Reserve Mines. She was an avid bingo and card player.
She is survived by two daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Fred Sampson), Glace Bay and Marlene (Mrs. Dennis Chipman), Reserve Mines; four sons, Francis, Reserve Mines, Wayne and wife, Joan, Glace Bay, Darrell and wife, Diane, Reserve Mines and Michael and wife, Karen, Dartmouth; four brothers, Joseph, Bellville, Ont., George, Newfoundland, Wilfred (Winky), Reserve Mines and Gerald, Reserve Mines; and nine grandchildren, Tonya, Charlene, Amanda, Thomas, Teddy, Jamie, Marisa, Jeffrey, and Dale.
She was predeceased by her husband, Melvin in 1988.
By Josephine’s request there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of V. J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A memorial mass will take place 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph’s Church, Reserve Mines with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will take place in the parish Cemetery.
“Keep a place in Heaven for us until we meet again.”
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the N.S. Kidney Foundation.
Joseph Patrick Murray 81, Sydney
Joseph Patrick Murray, 81, of 1109 Westmount Rd., formerly of Glace Bay, died Saturday, March 13, 1999 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
He was born in Glace Bay. He was a member of Holy Rosary Parish, Westmount. He served overseas in the Second World War as a naval seaman on the minesweepers. He worked as a coal miner and on the Sydney & Louisbourg Railway. He was acting as Chief Steward of the Westside Legion Branch 126 until his retirement.
Mr. Murray was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
He is survived by one son, Robert, Westmount.
He was predeceased by his wife, the former Christina MacIntyre, two sisters, Alice and Mary and three brothers, Thomas, Michael and Peter.
The late Mr. Murray will have visitation Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Rosary Church, Westmount with Rev. Dan MacInnis officiating. Interment in the parish Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Bernard Leo Parago
86, Sydney
Bernard Leo Parago, 86, of 1345 Alexandra St., Sydney, died Friday, March 12, 1999, at his residence surrounded by his family members.
Born at Sydney, he was the son of the late James and Mary E. (MacNeil) Parago. He was a member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Sydney. Mr. Parago worked at the Sydney Steel rod and bar mill for 40 years. He served as program director for Club 55 for a number of years and also as an aid with St. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec for 32 years.
He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Marie Courage; daughters, Bernadette Irving, Brandon, Man., Gloria Hooper, Stella (Angus) MacLellan, Helen (James) Dixon, Elizabeth Chipman and Patricia (Joseph) Parago, all of Sydney; sons, Joseph (Patricia) Parago, Sydney, James (Sharon) Parago, Boston, Mass., Patrick (Marie) Parago and Dennis (Margaret) Parago, both of Thompson, Man., Russell (Eileen) Sampson, Sydney, John (Ruby) Sampson, Brantford, Ont.; three sisters, Catherine MacNeil and Gert MacIntyre, both of Sydney and May Deveaux (Jimmy), Point Aconi; two brothers, Donald (Casey) Parago, Sydney River and Leo (Florence) Parago, Sydney, also surviving are numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Bridget (Ryan) Parago, three sisters, Helen Hudson, Sydney, Florence O’Tool, Sydney, Elizabeth Baker, Quebec, one daughter, Martha Sampson.
The late Mr. Parago will have visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In T. W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Anthony Daniel Church. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation.
Adeline B. Ratchford
83, Windsor, N.S.
Adeline Bernadette Ratchford, 83, a resident of Windsor Elms, and formerly of St. Croix, Hants County, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a short illness Saturday, March 13, 1999 at the Elms surrounded by her children and loved ones.
Born October 28, 1915 in Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, Adeline was a daughter of the late Allen and Katherine “Kattie” (MacDonald) McLean.
Adeline was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and loved by all who knew her. She was famous for her generosity and many acts of kindness. No one left her home hungry or empty handed. Deeply devoted to her children, family and faith, she had a great love of music and had composed several songs of her own. She had been a resident of the Windsor Elms for 10 years. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and community.
Adeline is survived by her three daughters, Judy and Ole Hansen, Brampton, Ont., Yvonne Keating and John Stewart, Brampton, Ont., and Donna Ratchford-Sharp and Richard, Toronto, Ont.; six sons, Russell and Marie, Dundas, Ont., Gus and Caroline, Huntington Beach, California, Donald “Jerry” and Anita, Apple Valley, California, Harold, Novi, Michigan, Roy and Rita, Margate, Florida and Joey and Faye, Calgary, Alberta; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Annie-Mae Bowne, Sydney Mines, and Sarah Ann MacDonald, Westmount; three brothers, Edward McLean and Maude, Strout, Ont., Dan McLean, Five Islands, and Joseph McLean and Kaye, Downsview, Ont. and also several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Eugene Ratchford in 1995, two daughters, Madeline Ratchford and Catherine Ratchford, one son in infancy, one sister, Marie McLean and two brothers, James McLean and Augustine “Gussie” McLean.
Visitation was held Sunday at Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Monday 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Church, North Sydney with Rev. Tom MacNeil officiating. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. A reception will follow at the church. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.
George White
72, Sydney Mines
Mr. George White, 72, of 31 Barrington St., Sydney Mines, died Friday, March 12, 1999 at the Halifax Infirmary.
Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late John and Gladys (Eveligh) White.
He was a member of St. Pius X Parish, Sydney Mines and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 83, Florence. He was a self-employed painting contractor for more than 50 years.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret (MacMullin); daughters, Jennifer (Mrs. William Taylor), Sydney Mines, Nicole at home; sons, Gary, North Sydney, Greg (Dianna) Curtis, both of Sydney Mines, Sheldon (Tina), Millville; sisters, Louise (Mrs. Warren Cantell), Girlie (Mrs. Chester Leblanc), both of Bras d’Or, Joan (Mrs. Earl Gracie), Sydney Mines, Betty (Mrs. William Roland), Alder Point; brothers, Dunc, Sydney Mines, Cliff, Florence, Reg, Millville, Max, Sydney Mines and 11 grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Irene and a son in infancy.
Visitation will be in the Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, Sunday from 7-9 p.m. and Monday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Pius X Church with Rev. Tony MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Doreen (Strickland) Williams
Point Edward
Doreen (Strickland) Williams, of Point Edward, passed away, Saturday, March 13, 1999 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in Burgeo, Newfoundland in 1910, she was a daughter of the late Eva and James Strickland.
She is survived by seven daughters, Louise Williams, Sydney, Marie (Mrs. Gary Mortimer), Ontario, Shirley Henze, B.C., Marion (Mrs. Angus MacAskill), Englishtown, Barbara LaForet, B.C., Linda (Mrs. Jim Collins), P.Q., and Kathleen McEntree, B.C.; seven sons, Harold, East Bay, Joseph (Rose), Sydney, Roland, Point Edward, Charles (Ruth Anne), Sydney Mines, Norman (Cathy), Beechmount, Raymond, Sydney, Lawrence (Shirley), B.C.; 39 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Ford, Sydney Mines and Mrs. Nora Faye Cummings, Sydney and two brothers, Joseph Strickland, N.B. and Hurbert Strickland, Burgeo, Nfld.
She was predeceased by her husband, Charles, two sisters, Elsie Anderson and Nellie Powers and two brothers, Victor and John.
Visitation will be held Monday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in Sydney Memorial Chapel where funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Thomas Whent officiating. Interment in Hardwood Hill Cemetery.
Norbert (Norm) Fabian Gould
63, Glace Bay
Norbert (Norm) Fabian Gould, 63, of 400 Kings Road, Sydney and formerly of Glace Bay, passed away Sunday, March 14, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the former Adeline Boutilier and the late Archabald Gould. He was a member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Sydney. At the age of 16 he joined the armed forces. In 1974 Norm retired from the Canadian Forces Communications Electric Engineers, CFB Kingston, Ont. as a warrant officer. He also served with the Ministry of Correctional Services at Quinte Detention Centre in Napanee, Ont. He was a correctional officer and manager of the swat team in Napanee, Ont. He was an investigator program review/investigations inspector for the Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services in Mississauga, Ont. until his retirement in 1997. Norm was a member of several legions and moose lodges in Napanee, Oshawa, Brampton, Ontario and Sydney.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, the former Clara Boutilier; daughter, Norma Gould-Mack (husband Bruce), Mississauga, Ont.; sons, Brian (wife Debra), Kingston, Ont., Glen (wife Cindy), Oshawa, Ont.; brothers, John, Archie (Mary), Brian (Carolyn), Albert (Cindy), Wesley (Mabel) and Pat (Chris), all of Glace Bay; sisters, Shirley (Mrs. Lenord Larkham) and Deborah (Mrs. Jack Daisley), both of Glace Bay. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Brandon, Roberta, Korie and Racheal, and godson, Art McInnis.
Visitation for the late Mr. Gould will be held today (Tuesday) 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. Both will be in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home and Chapel, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay with Fr. Neil McKenna officiating. Interment will follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Glace Bay.
Melbourne (Hunna) Joseph Grant
66, Dominion
Melbourne (Hunna) Joseph Grant, 66, of 2 Peori St., Dominion, passed away at home Monday, March 15, 1999, after a lengthy illness.
Born in Reserve Mines, he was the son of the late William and Catherine (Cody) Grant. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish, Reserve Mines. He was also a member of Dominion Hawks Club. Mr. Grant was employed at Braemore Home retiring after 20 years of service.
Mr. Grant is survived by his wife, the former Erma Watson; son, Kevin (Paula), Glace Bay; daughter, Beverly (Mrs. Thomas O’Donnell), Glace Bay; brothers, Alonzo, Arizona and William, Ontario; sister, Edna, Ontario, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Margaret, Doris, Bridgette and brother, Gordon.
Visitation for the late Mr. Grant will be held Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Church, Reserve Mines with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Interment will follow in the parish Cemetery.
John Roy MacDonald
61, Donkin
John Roy MacDonald, 61, of Schooner Pond Road, Donkin, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 14, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Stewartdale, Whycocomagh, he was the son of the late Stewart and Mary MacDonald. He was a member of St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Port Caledonia. Mr. MacDonald was employed as a construction worker. He was a member of Local 1115 of the Labourers Union. John Roy was always smiling and had a great sense of humour. He had a great passion for the woods. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Mr. MacDonald is survived by his wife, the former Hazel Clements (Eddie Borden), Donkin; son, Stewart (Annette Adams), Howie Centre; daughter, Ethel (Blair Clarke) McKenzie, British Columbia. He is also survived by his special companion, Lee MacNeil. Poppa “J” will be greatly missed by grandsons, John Cody, John Thomas and Charles Stewart.
Visitation for the late Mr. MacDonald will be held Tuesday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Cremation will follow. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Port Morien with Rev’d Paul Findlay officiating.
James (Jim) MacLeod
66, Treasure Island, Fla.
James (Jim) MacLeod, died on Wednesday, March 10, 1999, at Treasure Island, Fla.
Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late John and Rose MacLeod.
He is survived by his son, Tyler (Candice), Hamilton, Ont.; his daughter, Heather, Halifax; brothers, Bob, Moncton, Jack, Ingonish Beach, Fr. Greg, Sydney, Bill, Vancouver; sisters, Theresa Mackie, Guelph, Ont., Beverly Mitchelitis, Sydney Mines.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Melvin and Michael.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in Sydney Mines at a later date.
Sister Leo Marie McEvoy, CSM
91, Antigonish
Sister Leo Marie McEvoy, a sister of St. Martha, age 91, of Bethany Motherhouse, Antigonish, died on Monday, March 15, 1999, at Bethany.
Born in St. Jacques, Nfld., she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Elizabeth (Sears) McEvoy. Before entering the Sisters of St. Martha, she had obtained her RN certificate from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, Glace Bay, N.S. Sister Leo Marie continued to minister in nursing fields as nursing supervisor at St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish, (1932-1935); and St. Joseph’s Hospital, Glace Bay (1935-1938 and 1943-1944); as OR supervisor at St. Rita’s Hospital, Sydney (1938-1943) and as administrator of St. Mary’s Hospital, Inverness (1944-1949). She was family visitor with the Antigonish family services (1953-1956), served in the nurses’ library and the pastoral care department of St. Martha’s Hospital (1963-1978). She retired to Bethany in 1978 and was admitted to extended care in 1989. She was community leader for a total of seven years at Little Flower Institute, Sydney and St. Charles Convent, Dominion.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Bernadette Burke, Port Au Port, Nfld.
She was predeceased by three sisters, Sr. M. Bernard, PBVM, Elizabeth and Mary and five brothers, John, Neil, Patrick, Thomas and William.
The remains are resting at the Bethany Motherhouse with visitation after 1:30 p.m. today (Tuesday), from where a Bible Vigil will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, in the Bethany Chapel with the Rev. Simon Agboso officiating. Burial at a later date in the Bethany Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish.
Joseph Louis Prince
64, Florence
Mr. J. Louis Prince, 64, a resident of 56 MacAulay St., Florence, died suddenly Monday, March 15, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of Louise (Bonnar) Prince and the late Joseph Prince.
Louie was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, Sydney Mines and was an honourary member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 008, Sydney Mines. He will be remembered for his many years of volunteer service with many charities. Louie’s quick wit and sense of humour touched the lives of all who knew him. He was employed as a bartender at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 008, but retired a number of years ago due to illness.
He is survived by his loving companion of 24 years, Marie Harris; a son, Blair (Renate), Scarborough, Ont.; a daughter, Cindy (fiancee Neil), Florence; stepdaughter, Charlene (Mrs. Art Leblanc), Alder Point, Gladys (Mrs. Brent Devoe), St. Catharines, Ont., Michele, Sydney Mines and stepsons, Charles, William (Tanya), St. Catharines. He was dearly loved by 11 grandchildren.
He is also survived by brothers, Daniel (Joan), Howie Centre, Clarence (Catherine) and James (Joan), both of Sydney Mines; sister, Louise (Mrs. Charles Iannetti), Big Bras d’Or and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be in the Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, Wednesday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in Trinity Anglican Church with Rev. Brenda Drake officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery, Tobin Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of choice.
George William Ramsey
94, Neil's Harbour
George William Ramsey, 94, of Neil’s Harbour, died Monday, March 15, 1999, at home, where he lived with his niece Edith and Fred Budge.
Born at North Sydney, he was the son of the late James and Edith (Janes) Ramsey. He was a devout member of St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church in Neil’s Harbour. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 85, Neil’s Harbour, where he served as padre for more than 25 years. He was a veteran of the Second World War serving in Labrador as a BDM in the Royal Canadian Artillery.
He was predeceased by his wife, the former Eliza Heaney of Margate, P.E.I. and one sister, Esther Petrie.
The late Mr. Ramsey will have visitation Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in All Souls Chapel, Neil’s Harbour. Funeral will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church, Neil’s Harbour with Rev. Ritchie Robinson officiating. Interment will be in the parish Cemetery. Donations may be made to Buchanan Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home, Ingonish.
His memory is our keepsake,
With which we’ll never part.
God has him in his keeping,
We have him in our hearts.
Dr. William B. Young
60, New Hope, Pa.
Dr. William B. Young, 60, of New Hope, Pa., died Saturday, March 13, 1999, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia.
Born in Dumbarton, Scotland, Dr. Young was a 1957 graduate of Dumbarton Academy in Dumbarton, Scotland. He continued his higher education at Glasgow University, Scotland and in 1963 he received his BVMS and MRCVS.
In 1973, Dr. Young moved to London, Ont., Canada and lived there until 1981 when he moved to Scotch Plains, N.J. Then in 1989 Dr. Young returned to Canada, this time to Nova Scotia, and he lived there until 1997. Since 1997 Dr. Young has been a resident of New Hope, Pa. and senior clinical development manager with Hoechst Roussel Vet in Warren, N.J.
While living in Nova Scotia and London, Ont., Canada, he maintained private veterinary practices. Dr. Young also formerly worked in clinical research for Eli Lilly’s Elanco Division in Toronto, Canada as well as with Schering-Plough of Kenilworth, N.J.
Some of the many professional associations that Dr. Young belonged to include the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Associations and the British Veterinary Association. Dr. Young attended St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Newtown, Pa. He was an avid golfer and a loving family man, who will be deeply missed.
Son of the late Charles Young and Mary (Brownlie) Young, he is survived by his wife of 35 years Marie Elizabeth “Moira” (Bonner) Young; his sons, Thomas B. Young and his wife Luisa of Warren, N.J., Charles E. Young and his wife Ann Marie of Washington Crossing, Pa., William John Young, Trevose, Pa. and James Douglas Young, New Hope, Pa. Also survived by his sister, Margaret Graham, Glasgow, Scotland and two grandchildren, Charles William (C.J.) and Elizabeth Ann.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 10 a.m. from the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newton-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Road), Richboro, Pa. and to his Requiem mass 11 a.m. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 100 East Washington Ave., Newton, Pa. Interment Newton Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 7-9 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center of Delaware Valley at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 375 Main Bldg., 132 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-5244.
