SAMUEL ROBERT YOUNG
Sam Young, 85, of Mitchell passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, on February 1, 2021.
Beloved husband of Mary Patricia Young, for 58 years. Dear father of Robert Young (Brenda), the Late Beth Young (Bruce Cupskey), Barbara Smith-Young (Greg Smith-Young) and Sharon Fryer (Ian) (AUS). Loving grandfather of Rachel, Taylor, Liam, Caleb, Cameron, Duncan, Quinn and Max. Dear brother-in-law of Peggy Cambridge (AZ) along with Barb and Sedgewick Sinclair (NB). Also surviving are his nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Samuel and Sarah Elizabeth Young, and parents-in-law Henry and Catharine Linke, his sister Joy Scott and brothers-in-law Bob Scott and Ted Cambridge.
Although Sam was born and raised mostly in Toronto, during WW II (age 3-9), he lived in Belfast/Dromore (Northern Ireland).
Sam taught High School for 47 years in Kingston, Galt and Mitchell. Sam was loved, respected and appreciated by his students and colleagues through the years. Sam, Dad, Grandpa will be missed by all whom he held dear. As a man of principle and Christian faith, he was an active member of Main Street United Church, including positions of leadership. Sam was an avid swimmer at the Mitchell Lions pool and Stratford YMCA. He was known for his love of reading, languages and teaching. One always made a point of speaking or writing in a grammatically correct manner in his presence. Sam’s attention to detail was also evident in his meticulous house painting projects, where he and Pat had lived for some 49 years. In addition to lovingly maintaining the family home, he was also the resident handyman for the homes of his children.
Private family services entrusted to the Lockhart Funeral Home, 109 Montreal St., Mitchell. Memorial donations to the Main Street United Church Building Fund, Canadian Bible Society, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada or a charity of your choice, would be appreciated and may be made at LockhartFuneralHome.com. A link to Sam’s funeral service will be posted at LockhartFuneralHome.com starting on Sunday, February 7, 2021.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Samuel Sam Young Monday February 1st 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Mitchell, Province: Ontario