Linus Bernard “Bernie”
DeYoung, age 99 of Antigonish and formerly of Pomquet
passed away Sunday, June 19th at the R.K.
MacDonald Nursing Home in Antigonish.
Born in Pomquet, he was the son of the Late John and Annie
(Boudreau) Deon.
Throughout his working career, Bernie was a carpenter having
worked many years for Floyd’s Construction and Saint
Martha’s Hospital. Devoted to his faith, he was a
member of Ste. Croix Parish in Pomquet.
He is survived by his daughter Annie Mae Chisholm, Pomquet;
grandchildren Michelle Chisholm, Okotoks Alberta, Nicole (Marc Brown),
West River; great-grandsons Nolan and Alex.
Besides his parents he is predeceased by his spouse Lena
(Morrell); sons, Pierre, and Joseph; son-in-law Barry Chisholm;
brothers Joseph, Wallace, Francis, and Clement; sisters Rita, Irene,
Kay, and Jane.
Funeral Mass will be held at Ste. Croix Church in Pomquet on
Friday, June 24th with the Reverend Andrew Gillies
presiding. Burial in the Parish
Cemetery. The family has requested that masks
be worn at the Funeral Mass.
Memorial donations may be made to the Ste. Croix
Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the R.K. MacDonald Nursing
Home staff and Dr. John Chiasson for the wonderful care they provided
Bernie over the years.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry
Funeral Services, 135 College Street Antigonish.
Online condolences www.clcurry.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Bernard Linus Bernie DeYoung 1922 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia