William James “Bill” Young
1935-2022
It is with sadness that the family of William James
“Bill” Young announces his peaceful passing at the
Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, surrounded by family, on Sunday, March
27, 2022. Bill was born and raised in Fredericton, NB. He was
predeceased by his parents, Roy and Clara Young, and by his loving
wife of 63 years, Mary Elizabeth Harvey (2018). Mourning family
members include his two daughters, Jennifer Chisholm (Dave), Kim Webb
(Terry), and son James Young (Karen Robichaud) all of Fredericton; his
beloved grandchildren, Amy Thornton (Tim) and Robbie Chisholm (Niki)
of Fredericton, Sam Webb (Sarah Mocherniak) of Toronto,
Hannah Webb (Jonathan Hunson) of Halifax, Patrick Daley
(Désirée) of Fredericton and Thomas Daley
(Madeline) of Halifax; great grandchildren, Emily, Abby, Jillian,
Jacob, Brady, Benjamin, and Lola, as well as several wonderful nieces,
nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Bill also has one beloved
brother, Gordon (Carol Saunders) and their 4 children Chris, Karen,
Graeme and Neil, as well as two sisters-in-law, Ruth Cooper and Joan
Harvey.
Bill was a graduate of Fredericton High School where he
played on the hockey team and he studied Engineering at the University
of New Brunswick. He was a dedicated member of Wilmot United Church
for over 70 years. Both family and friends were tremendously important
throughout his active life. Bill truly enjoyed supporting his much
loved kids throughout their activities, often saying, “do
your best, that’s all you can do.”
He was very active in his community and held leadership roles
at the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, Fredericton Community
Foundation, Board of Directors at the Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton
Construction Assoc. and NB PETL Trades Apprenticeship. Bill was a
leader in the masonry industry both as a General Manager of several
companies and also as a respected consultant for masonry technology.
He was an active participant in: Atlantic Masonry Assoc., Canadian
Masonry Assoc., International Masonry Institute, UNB Civil Engineering
Research Dept., Atlantic Provinces Trowel Trades Assoc., and the
Atlantic Province Masonry, Tile, Terrazzo Assoc. Bill was an active
member of the Garrison Club and co-founder of the Caines River
Business Institute where he was an esteemed member for over 40
years.
Bill received several national awards for his work in the
Masonry profession and also the Rotary International Paul Harris
Award. His companies Maritime Bricklayers, Masontech, and Maritime
Canstone built many of UNB Fredericton’s contemporary red
brick buildings and numerous large masonry buildings throughout New
Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI. The companies also restored the majority
of Atlantic Canada’s premiere historic stone
buildings.
Bill and Mary enjoyed spending time with friends at backyard
barbeques, golfing, Harvey Family Reunions on Grand Manan, and
vacationing on Anna Maria Island in Florida with their lifelong
friends. Forever embracing (and embraced by) his Fredericton
community, Bill remained a devoted fan and supporter of the
UNB’s Varsity Hockey Program, stayed true to his Saturday
visits to the Boyce Farmers Market, and made routine trips for coffee
to the Ultramar on Dundonald St., where he would happily chat-up staff
and take-in all the hospitality and friendliness offered to him.
Cheerfully, a maple syrup candy never passed him by, adding to his
already sweet and loving soul; a steadfast New Brunswick builder who
will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held at McAdam’s Funeral Home on
York St. on Thursday, March 31, 2022 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. A
memorial service will be held from Wilmot United Church on Friday,
April 1, at 11 am with Rev. Mary Tingley officiating. A link to a live
stream of the service will be posted. A reception at the church will
follow the service. Donations in Bill’s memory may be to
Wilmot United Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.
www.mcadamsfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William James Bill Young 19352022..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick