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.
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Heike Nippa
My deepest condolences, Mr Young was a great guy.
Anne & Joe Wilson/Revington
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)
Marion Abbott and Family
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
Anne & Joe Wilson/Revington
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)
Joan Kierans
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
Jim and Helen Hearn
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
Al & Carol (Young) Hutcheson
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
Don & Dorothy Lankin
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.
Cathy & Bob Moore
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.
Joan Greenlee and Family
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
Russ and Beth Radcliffe
Mary and family:
Please accept our condolences in the loss of George. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Debbie BalstonSmith
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.
Rosa and Danny Grant-Hose
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
Dana and Glenda
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.
Linda & Dave Smith
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.
Brenda Moon
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
Ben Rodrigues
Diane, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences to you and family at this sad time .
Theresa Masse
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).
Frank and Carol Hardy
Mary and family,
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you face these sad days.
Randy Smith
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.
Karen & Ron Peters
Mary & Family…so sorry for your loss. May all your fond memories give you strength at this difficult time.
Jolene & Keith Thomas
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
Don & Dorothy Lankin
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.
Steve Revington
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.
Joyce Sovereign
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.
Bob and Lorette Mawson
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.
Marion Barr
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Alanna Hosking
Sharon and Family,
Sorry for your loss. Sending our condolences to you and your family.
Alanna and Steve Hosking
Mary Margaret Young
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
Margaret and Don Watt
Mary and Family
Our sincere Sympathy to all of you at this sad time Cherish your memories Thinking of you,
Don and Margaret Watt
Mary-Jo Bryant
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.
Don and Judy Squire
Our condolences to the entire family. Lucan has lost another pioneer of the harness racing industry.
Don and Judy Squire
Ray & Sue Heffernan
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
Alan & Lois Hodgins
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.
Mary Lou Gough
Sharon and family.
My sympathies to you and your family. Cherish your memories.
Jackie Patton
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.
Keith and Jeanette Simpson
Mary and family you are in our thoughts at this sad time. We hope those 65 years of good memories will help.
Rose, Dave & Jarrod Knight
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
Donna Pete Shipley
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.
Nancy Brown
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
Gayle Waite
My deepest sympathies, Diana and families. May all your cherished memories bring you comfort and help you through this difficult time.
Tom & Mary Ann McLaughlin
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.
Pramilla Albuquerque (Dynacare)
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.
Dana Bailey and family
Our sincere condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and support are with you during this difficult time.
Cristina Rico
Please accept my sincere condolences.
My thoughts are with you, Diane, and your family in this trying moment.
Melanie
Sending my condolences to you and your family.
Kind regards,
Melanie
Betty Coughlin,Bill&Karen Cornelissen,Kathy&Jerry Verhey
Mary & family,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. We share in your sorrow at this difficult time.
Susan Grunwald
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Carol Dimmers
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
RON AND GLENDA LINDENFIELD
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
Ray and Jan Davis
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
MERLE HAZELWOOD
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
Helen Swartz, Steve & Brenda (Swartz) Thomson
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
Barbara Schwartz -Bielek
Our deepest sympathies, Mary and families. George was a wonderful and kind man. He will be greatly missed
Bradley Smith
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
Cindy and Mike
In this tough time in your life, may our friendship , sympathy and heartfelt condolences bring you comfort.
Bev Dayman
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
Bev Dayman
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
Tom Hearn
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Dave and Joanne Walzack
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.