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Robert Young passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, after a
courageous battle with cancer,surrounded by his loving family. He was
predeceased by his parents, Leslie and Mary Young; sisters, Patricia
and Rose; and his father-in law and mother-in law, Monroe and Hazel
Mercer, whom he loved dearly.
Leaving to mourn, his devoted, loving wife of 56 years,
Vivian, his two children, son, Monroe (Vicki) Young, and daughter,
Lesley (Larry) Northrup. The Young grandchildren – Jack,
Eric and Grace. The Northrup grandchildren – Keira, Georgia and
Isabella. He also leaves to mourn, his sisters Jean, Dolores, Shirley
and Barbara; brother and sister-in-law, John and Lynn Mercer; and
special friends, Barb and Wayne White. Along with a large list of
nieces, nephews and friends.
Robert “Bob”, “Bert” Young, wore many
hats in his life, a proud brother to his sisters; a loving husband and
father; a graduate of the Labour College of Canada and Harvard Trade
Union University; a driver of change in his as the Sub-District
Director in Atlantic Canada for the United Steelworkers of America;
and what he might call his favourite role, Poppy, to his
grandchildren.
Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland on February 2,
1942, Robert grew up with his six sisters, whom he loved dearly. In
1961, Robert would meet the love of his life and best friend, Vivian
in the Riche’s Store in Outer Battery; they were married in
1967, later, welcoming a son, Monroe, and then daughter,
Lesley.
Beginning his career in Labrador City as a Heavy Equipment
Mechanic at IOC he became involved with the United Steelworkers of
America and was later elected President to the 2,400 membership Local
5795. In 1977, he became a staff member of the USWA and was later
promoted to Sub-District Director serving mainland, Nova Scotia,
Southern New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and later Newfoundland
and Labrador. Throughout his lifetime, Robert worked tirelessly for
workers’ rights and was a strong supporter of the NDP Party
of Canada.
Retiring in 1998 after a long career of serving Local Unions
in Atlantic Canada, Robert decided to retire to spend time with his
family and growing number of grandchildren. Throughout his retirement,
he spent many hours teaching his grandchildren woodworking skills in
his workshop, encouraging all of their endeavours. He also enjoyed
volunteering to complete home repairs for friends and
neighbors.
Robert’s final wish is for you not to feel sad for
him, but to go forward and help who you can.
The Family would like to thank all the medical officials, who
assisted Robert during his treatment, including Dr. J. Cormier, Dr. C.
Redonda, Dr. P. O’Brien, Dr. M. Leger, extramural nurse,
Carole, and the entire Oncology Department at the Moncton Hospital, as
well as at the Saint John and Georges Dumont Hospital.
His family will be receiving friends and relatives on Tuesday
from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation
Center, 330 Whitepine Road, Riverview (506)-869-2007. A
service to celebrate his life will take place at the funeral home on
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 3 PM with Rev. Steve Berube
presiding. Donations made to The Friends of The Moncton
Hospital Foundation of the memorial of the donor’s choice
would be appreciated by his family. The service will be live streamed
and recorded. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca
1942 2024
Death notice for the town of: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
death notice Robert Young 1942 2024
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