1928-2012
Leonard Young passed away peacefully at the age of 83 at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour, Manitoba on Sunday, January 22, 2012
He is predeceased by; his parents, John and Mary, brothers Bill (Irene), sisters; Carrie (Charles), Dorothy (Mike), Helen (Joe), Loretta (Wally), Marion (Rudy) and Leona.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Irma. Son Allan (Alice) and faithful four-legged companion Daisy.
He is survived by Brother Harold (Inez), Sister Edna (Harold) and Brother-in-Law Chuck. He is also survived by Sisters-in-Law Alma (Ron) and Leona (Robert) and numerous nieces and nephews.
A quiet man, Len loved to work out of doors either in his garden, flower beds or creating wonderful wood projects. A kind and giving man, he loved to share his garden’s bounty and especially loved being a “grandpa” to the neighbourhood children. He began working cutting pulp and farming and then continued for many years as a carpenter working on many houses in the Beausejour area. He retired from the Town of Beausejour, where as a town employee he took pride in the upkeep of the town.
A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, January 28 at 3:00 p.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour.
In lieu of flowers donations are kindly accepted to East Gate Lodge or to the Beausejour and District Hospital.
A special thank you to the staff of East Gate Lodge for all their care and compassion in caring for dad. You are truly angels.
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Joe Kanaski
My prayers and thoughts go out today to the Young family. Thank you Leonard for the memories of working for the town and all the good work you did. It was a pleasure and an honor to know and to work with you.Rest in peace dear friend..
Wally & Marlene Cyncora
Allan & Alice,
Caring thoughts are with you both in this time of sorrow. May the happiness you all shared be warmly remembered- and may those memories help to ease the pain of your loss.
Our prayers are with you,
Wally & Marlene Cyncora