YOUNG, Donald Meredith "Don"
After a brief illness on Thursday September 3, 2020. Don Young of Goderich in his 80th year. Loving father of Anna-Marie "Amy" (Dave) Harman, Glynis-Marie (Percy) Dupuis, Rose-Marie (Stephane) Denis, Janice-Marie Young and Robert Young. Dear grandfather of 10 grandsons. Also survived by sisters Evelyn (the late Lorne) Popp and Marjorie (Donald) Treble. Also remembered by Marie Young.
Don was a farmer at heart, and later worked as an attendance counsellor for the Avon Maitland District School Board as well as the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board for over 45 years. He volunteered with various organizations such as Heart & Stroke Foundation, Farm Safety, and over 35 years with Community Living.
At Don’s request there will be no funeral home visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. Interment at Colborne Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Community Living-Central Huron gratefully acknowledged.
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Sue Hicks
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing … my thoughts and prayers are with you all!!
Joan & Phil Clark
Our sincere condolences to the Young family.
Bernice and Gordon Gross
Sending our sincere sympathy to the entire Young family!
Caroline Mainville
Rose and family
I am very sorry for your loss. May the happy memories and laughs you shared sustain you and give you peace. Rose, you are in my thoughts.
Mary Lamb
Saddened to hear of Don’s passing. Don and I worked together about 40 years ago for Community Living (G.D.A.M.R.) and continued to have contact when Don was a Board and Committee member for Community Living. Don’s input was always appreciated, as was his entertaining personality. My sympathies to the Young family.
Karen Tigani
I worked with Don over the years while he served as an Attendance Counsellor with the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board. Don had a HUGE heart for all students and always saw the best in them. My favourite memory of Don was a day when he stopped by my office (I was a high school VP at the time) and while he was there some students came to see me, asking if they could record me singing a favourite song for a class project. They asked Don too. Without hesitation, he agreed and we quickly determined that we would sing a duo of “Mack the Knife” because it was a song we both knew. Don did not miss a beat and was thrilled to help the students out…it was fun, spontaneous and made the student laugh too. Don was a welcome, cheerful visitor to the schools. Our staff always knew he was there and they loved it because of the boxes of Culbert’s cream puffs that quickly gave his presence away. He was always generous when he stopped by! I will keep Don’s family in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all…may Don rest in peace.
Rosemary Foran
Our sincere sympathy to Don’s family. Don was a strong advocate, dedicated volunteer and great conversationalist; he will be missed by many. He left us with many fond memories.
Christine MacIntyre
Amy,Dave, Zack and Alex
My sincere condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Alice McDowell
Deepest sympathies to the entire Young family!
Connie Trotter
I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was always so kind and I enjoyed our chats when he came into the Ed Centre in Seaforth. He was a wealth of knowledge and such a kind person. I know he loved working with students and always had their best interests at heart. Treasure your memories of him.
Connie Trotter
Deb Shewfelt
My condolences to Don’s family. Always a pleasure to bump into Don and have a chat.
Rachael King
On my first day at the Blyth Festival, Don arrived at the office with boxes of cream puffs. What a way to start my time here! Don is affectionately known by many generations of theatre artists and production crew across Canada as the man who brings creams puffs to the show…his arrival was always much anticipated and celebrated. He was a part of the Blyth Festival family. Don’s tradition lived on at the opening of the Pigeon King at the National Arts Center in Ottawa, when a Huron County-based staff member went above and beyond to source Culberts-equivalent cream puffs for delivery to the cast in Ottawa…because it wouldn’t be a Blyth Festival opening without them! Rest well, Don. Your legend lives on.
Alvin McGee
I have known all this family as freinds and relatives and give them my best in my thoughts of Don passing.
Casey & Does
Our sincere Sympathy to you Amy and Family.
Pat Johnston
Amy, Dave and family
Words, however kind, can’t mend your heartache: but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friend’s.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Pat & Bob
Virginia Caesar
I extend my sincere condolences to all of Don’s family on his passing. Don was our “cream puff” man. On youth court day he would bring in at least a dozen cream puffs from Culbert’s Bakery for all the Crown Attorney & police & court staff to share. His kindness was always greatly appreciated! I enjoyed our chats & learning more about local history. Rest in peace Don.
David Yates
I always enjoyed great conversations with Don on all matters local and global. He had a great sense of humour and a wry wit which will be missed.
Ken McGee
I have always thought of Don as a kind and caring man and interesting to have a chat with. He picked these good points up from his parents who I knew quite wall also.
rest in peace Don.
Pennie & Mike Meadows
So sorry for your loss! We are thinking of you at this difficult time!
Pennie & Mike
Pauline M. Sigouin
In this time.. I am sending my sincere condolences to all the immediate family, to close friends and acquaintances…My thoughts and prayers are with you all.May he Rest In Peace.🍂😔
Nancy White
to all of Don’s family I send my sympathy….. went all through high school with him…..