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YOUNG: George of Lucan

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On January 11, 2017 @ 4:18 PM In Lucan,Obituary | 60 Comments

YOUNG: George of Lucan

At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, of Lucan, in his 90th year.  Beloved husband of Mary (Smith) Young for 65 years.  Dear father of Nancy Murray of Hamilton, Sharon and Gord Blane of Lucan, and Diane Young and Phil Davis of Ilderton.  Dear grandfather of Jennifer Murray and Jamie Vallely; Mike Murray and Kathleen Bingham; Rebecca and James McNaughton, Matthew Blane; and Jessica Davis; and great-grandfather of Quinn, Connor, Jocelyn, Jonathan, Tyler, and Carmen.  Dear brother and brother-in-law of Gord and Jean Young of London, and Jean Smith of New Brunswick.  Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his son-in-law Ray Murray, sister Evelyn Coughlin and her husband Bob, and brother-in-law Robert Smith.  George will always be remembered for his love of horses, riding his bicycle, and for the joy that he took in spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  A special thank-you to the nurses, doctors and support staff at South Huron Hospital for their care and compassion. 

Please gather at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday, January 13th at 9:30 AM for a funeral service, which will be held at 10 AM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating.  Cremation with spring interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. 

Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.


Condolences for the family of “YOUNG: George of Lucan”

Condolence from Dave and Joanne Walzack on January 11th, 2017 4:35 PM

Sharon, & Gord and family

We are very sadden to hgar of George’s passing. I will miss seeing him riding his bike in the summer. A man who defied his age.

To the whole young family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Condolence from Tom Hearn on January 11th, 2017 5:05 PM

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time.

Condolence from Bev Dayman on January 11th, 2017 5:17 PM

Mary, Nancy, Sharon and Diane and family
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the lost of you husband, dad and grandfather.
I fondly remember watching George with the horses as a kid when at the arena.
Mary my thoughts and prayers are with you at this extremely difficult time.
I am so terribly sorry for your loss
Bev and Shawn Dayman

Condolence from Bev Dayman on January 11th, 2017 5:19 PM

Mary, Nancy, Sharon and Diane and the entire Young family

I am terribly sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you at this difficult time.

George and Janice Dauncey

Condolence from Cindy and Mike on January 11th, 2017 5:36 PM

In this tough time in your life, may our friendship , sympathy and heartfelt condolences bring you comfort.

Condolence from Bradley Smith on January 11th, 2017 5:59 PM

So sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolence to all the family , I know he will be greatly missed. All the horses in heaven will have a great caretaker Bradley & Debbie Smith

Condolence from Barbara Schwartz -Bielek on January 11th, 2017 7:45 PM

Our deepest sympathies, Mary and families. George was a wonderful and kind man. He will be greatly missed

Condolence from Helen Swartz, Steve & Brenda (Swartz) Thomson on January 11th, 2017 7:55 PM

Mary & Family
Our deepest sympathies to all of you on the passing of George. We will remember him through the horses and seeing him scoot by our homes in Walnut Grove subdivision on his bicycle. May all your cherished memories help you through the coming days. Hugs from Helen Swartz, Steve & Brenda (Swartz) Thomson

Condolence from MERLE HAZELWOOD on January 11th, 2017 8:14 PM

MARY SO SORRY TO HEAR SAD NEWS.WE SHARED A LOT OF GOOD TIMES TOGETHER.
YOU AND THE GIRLS WILL HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF A GREAT HUSBAND
AND FATHER,GRANDPA AND G.G. HE WAS A GOOD PERSON AND WILL ALWAYS
BE REMEMBERED. MERLE

Condolence from Ray and Jan Davis on January 11th, 2017 11:23 PM

Just want you all to know we are all thinking of you. I am so glad you had the great times at the cottage in Grandbend- it will be a nice memory to have

Condolence from RON AND GLENDA LINDENFIELD on January 12th, 2017 7:29 AM

Mary and Family

Very sad to hear this news, the Lindenfield’s always enjoyed talking with this horseman, he was the best on that Lucan track, wish we could take the pain away……..

Ron, Glenda and Rob Lindenfield

Condolence from Carol Dimmers on January 12th, 2017 7:29 AM

Mary, Nancy, Sharon, Diane and families
My condolences to you all, George was very good to Dad when he was in the apartment, and also his many visits to him at the Villa. Our prayers are with you during this time.
Carol (Gilmour ) & Pete Dimmers

Condolence from Susan Grunwald on January 12th, 2017 8:52 AM

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Condolence from Betty Coughlin,Bill&Karen Cornelissen,Kathy&Jerry Verhey on January 12th, 2017 9:32 AM

Mary & family,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. We share in your sorrow at this difficult time.

Condolence from Melanie on January 12th, 2017 9:56 AM

Sending my condolences to you and your family.
Kind regards,
Melanie

Condolence from Cristina Rico on January 12th, 2017 9:58 AM

Please accept my sincere condolences.
My thoughts are with you, Diane, and your family in this trying moment.

Condolence from Dana Bailey and family on January 12th, 2017 9:59 AM

Our sincere condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and support are with you during this difficult time.

Condolence from Pramilla Albuquerque (Dynacare) on January 12th, 2017 10:06 AM

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. It is difficult to let our loved ones go. They will be missed. But their legacy and dreams will remain alive through their next of kin.

Condolence from Tom & Mary Ann McLaughlin on January 12th, 2017 10:11 AM

We are saddened by the news of George’s passing. He always had a smile on his face as he rode his bike through the streets of Lucan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Cherish the memories they will last you a life time.

Condolence from Gayle Waite on January 12th, 2017 10:16 AM

My deepest sympathies, Diana and families. May all your cherished memories bring you comfort and help you through this difficult time.

Condolence from Nancy Brown on January 12th, 2017 10:26 AM

Dear Nancy. You know that I send you, and your mom, Sharon and Diane, and all of your family my deep sympathy on the death of your dad. I know what a long and wonderful relationship you had with him, and how blessed and happy that it was for both of you. You were always there for him when he needed you to be, and I know what a strong family bond there is within the Young family. Just remember all the fun times you had together over all of the years, with cottage vacations and such. You have a lifetime of great memories to give you strength for these next few days, and for the years ahead without him.
You are in my heart dear friend..
Love, Nancy

Condolence from Donna Pete Shipley on January 12th, 2017 10:34 AM

Mary and all your family, we offer our sincere sympathy. George was a quiet,steady presence in town. He will be remembered by us a horseman, business owner and a good man all round.

Condolence from Rose, Dave & Jarrod Knight on January 12th, 2017 10:42 AM

There are some things in life that we may never understand, but everything happens for a reason.
I’m very lucky to have met your father. Remembering the times he came out to watch our ball games and enjoying a cold refreshment at the cottage with all the girls.

You and your family will always be in my thoughts and my prayers and I know that God will give you the strength to cope with the loss.

Love Always Your Friend

Condolence from Keith and Jeanette Simpson on January 12th, 2017 11:07 AM

Mary and family you are in our thoughts at this sad time. We hope those 65 years of good memories will help.

Condolence from Jackie Patton on January 12th, 2017 11:38 AM

Sharon and family: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Condolence from Mary Lou Gough on January 12th, 2017 11:41 AM

Sharon and family.
My sympathies to you and your family. Cherish your memories.

Condolence from Alan & Lois Hodgins on January 12th, 2017 1:00 PM

Mary, Nancy, Sharon and Diane

Our sincere sympathy to you at this time. Treasure your memories of George. We remember seeing George taking horses across the road to the track at the arena and riding his bicycle around town.

Condolence from Ray & Sue Heffernan on January 12th, 2017 2:38 PM

Mary, Nancy, Sharon, Diane & Family,
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this very difficult time. George was a great man, neighbor and friend glad to have known him over the years. Keep your memories close to help you through the days ahead.
Sincerely, Ray & Sue

Condolence from Don and Judy Squire on January 12th, 2017 3:25 PM

Our condolences to the entire family. Lucan has lost another pioneer of the harness racing industry.
Don and Judy Squire

Condolence from Mary-Jo Bryant on January 12th, 2017 3:27 PM

Dear Nancy and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Young’s passing. Although I have never met him, I recall the many beautiful memories that were shared with us.

My sincerest sympathies.

Condolence from Margaret and Don Watt on January 12th, 2017 3:43 PM

Mary and Family
Our sincere Sympathy to all of you at this sad time Cherish your memories Thinking of you,
Don and Margaret Watt

Condolence from Mary Margaret Young on January 12th, 2017 3:46 PM

Mary, Nancy, Sharon, Diane and Family,

I am thinking about all of you at this very sad time. I will always remember George and his wonderful smile and great personality. I know you all will miss him dearly. So sorry for your loss.

Mary Margaret Young

Condolence from Alanna Hosking on January 12th, 2017 3:49 PM

Sharon and Family,
Sorry for your loss. Sending our condolences to you and your family.
Alanna and Steve Hosking

Condolence from Marion Barr on January 12th, 2017 4:40 PM

So sorry to hear of George’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you

Condolence from Bob and Lorette Mawson on January 12th, 2017 6:35 PM

Thinking of you all , as we are saddened to hear of Georges passing , Have had some great conversations with George over the years about the horses . He was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed by many.

Condolence from Joyce Sovereign on January 12th, 2017 6:50 PM

Mary and family,we long time Lucan residents ,will miss seeing George about town,used to see him biking by or walking by the apartment building here.Glad your move had taken place Mary ,before this happened.Thinking of you also Gord ,hard to lose your sibling l’m sure.Just know you are being thought of during thes tuff times .God comfort you all.

Condolence from Steve Revington on January 12th, 2017 7:24 PM

Mary, Nancy, Sharon, Diane and Families,

So sorry to hear about the passing of George. I loved our chats jogging horses at the Lucan track. He was a terrific person and a complete gentleman.

My thoughts are with you.

Condolence from Don & Dorothy Lankin on January 12th, 2017 7:49 PM

Mary and family Our sympathy to you and your family. George had many adventures in his life–working for Ontario Hydro, business man and having many good race horses. He will be missed in Lucan.

Condolence from Jolene & Keith Thomas on January 12th, 2017 7:54 PM

I am very sorry and sadden about the passing of George. A great man with a humble heart. Please except our condolences at this difficult time. I will always fondly remember growing up as George’s neighbour and watching how much he loved his horses and his family. I will miss him watching our sporting events and honking the horn whenever Becky hit a homer! You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Jolene (Heffernan) & Keith Thomas

Condolence from Karen & Ron Peters on January 12th, 2017 8:10 PM

Mary & Family…so sorry for your loss. May all your fond memories give you strength at this difficult time.

Condolence from Randy Smith on January 12th, 2017 8:33 PM

My Mom & I offer our condolences. We always will remember our visits to Lucan. George always had a smile on his face. I tell a lot of my friends about my uncle that lived the life of his dreams of training & racing horses. Much love to all of you.

Condolence from Frank and Carol Hardy on January 12th, 2017 10:09 PM

Mary and family,
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you face these sad days.

Condolence from Theresa Masse on January 12th, 2017 10:40 PM

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father,Diane. It’s never easy to let loved ones go. Just know that he is free and will always be right beside you. Sending prayers and support at this sad time. Theresa and Larry (Dynacare).

Condolence from Ben Rodrigues on January 13th, 2017 12:43 AM

Diane, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences to you and family at this sad time .

Condolence from Brenda Moon on January 13th, 2017 3:57 AM

Dear Mary, Sharon,Nancy, Diane, and families,

So very sorry to hear of George ‘s passing. Although we haven’t seen him in recent years , we have fond memories of seeing him jogging horses on the race track in Lucan.
Please accept our condolences.
Sincerely,
Gord and Brenda Moon

Condolence from Linda & Dave Smith on January 13th, 2017 7:47 AM

Mary, Nancy, Sharon, Diane and families
Our sincerest condolences for you loss. Take care of one another during this difficult time.
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Dana and Glenda on January 13th, 2017 8:49 AM

Mary, Nancy, Sharon, Diane, and Young family,

We are so deeply sorry for your loss. He was truly a wonderful man and father. No words can make the sorrow less, but remember the fun times you had together.

Condolence from Rosa and Danny Grant-Hose on January 13th, 2017 8:53 AM

Our deepest condolences during this trying time . Time for healing and being with each other especially your mom. You are in our thoughts and prays. Love Dan and Rosa Grant-Hose

Condolence from Debbie BalstonSmith on January 13th, 2017 9:01 AM

My dear friend it’s never easy parting with someone who has been such a huge part of our life. He was a gracious man , even at the end he went uickly and peacefully. My heart is with you and the rest of your lovely family.

Condolence from Russ and Beth Radcliffe on January 13th, 2017 10:20 AM

Mary and family:
Please accept our condolences in the loss of George. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time

Condolence from Joan Greenlee and Family on January 13th, 2017 12:52 PM

Sorry to hear of the passing of your father, Sharon – you will always have your of memories of him , my condolences to you and your family – Joan Greenlee

Condolence from Cathy & Bob Moore on January 13th, 2017 3:22 PM

Sharon & Family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

Condolence from Don & Dorothy Lankin on January 13th, 2017 5:11 PM

Mary and family
Our sympathy to you and your family. George had many adventures in his life—working for Ontario Hydro, business man owning and training many fine race horses.

Condolence from Al & Carol (Young) Hutcheson on January 14th, 2017 8:38 AM

Mary, Nancy, Sharon, Diane, Gord & Jean and families,
We were so sorry to hear of George’s death. He was a fine man and always a gentleman,
who will be missed by his family and friends.
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Al & Carol

Condolence from Jim and Helen Hearn on January 14th, 2017 9:45 AM

We were sorry to hear of George’s passing. Lucan has lost another good one. We’ll miss seeing him riding his bike when we’re out walking. May all your good memories help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jim and Helen

Condolence from Joan Kierans on January 14th, 2017 1:41 PM

Mary, Nancy, Sharon, Diane and Family.

I am so sorry to hear of George’s passing. Thinking of you and trusting that all of your wonderful memories will help in getting you through this sad time.

Joan (Young) Kierans

Condolence from Anne & Joe Wilson/Revington on January 15th, 2017 10:20 PM

Mary and Family:

Sorry to hear of George’s passing. We remember our trip to Kentucky Derby with you and George.
Cherish your memories. Our deepest sympathy.

Anne & Joe Wilson (Revington)

Condolence from Marion Abbott and Family on January 16th, 2017 7:26 PM

Mary and Family,

We were sorry to hear of George’s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this trying time.

Marion Abbott and Family

Condolence from Anne & Joe Wilson/Revington on January 16th, 2017 11:25 PM

Mary and family:

So sorry to hear of George’s passing. We remember our trip to Kentucky Derby with you and George.

Cherish your memories. Our deepest sympathy.

Anne & Joe Wilson (Revington)

Condolence from Heike Nippa on April 1st, 2017 3:42 PM

My deepest condolences, Mr Young was a great guy.

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