Young, Donald
1931 ~ 2025
Donald “Don” Young, age 93 years, passed away surrounded by family, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Beloved and devoted husband of 62 years to Teresa (DeGurse) Young. Loving father to Joseph (Elizabeth) and Anne Marie (Kenneth).
Adored grandchildren are Eryn, Sarah and Michael. Dear brother of Margaret and brother-in-law to Stephanie, Joanne and Mary. Predeceased by his parents, Russell and Ida Young, parents-in-law, Frank and Helen DeGurse, sister, Anne, sister-in-law, Mary, and brother-in-laws, Blake, Bruce, Joe, Jim, Tom and Bert. Don was an inspiring role model to all generations of his family.
Don was a very dedicated volunteer to his community and received several service awards. Don was always generous to help others. Don was a 4-H Leader, Member, Board Member, Vice-President, President and Past President of the Moore Agricultural Society with service of over 75 years. Don designed and built the arch on the North Main Entrance at the Brigden Fairgrounds. Also, Don volunteered with the Canadian Diabetes Association (Diabetes Canada) and coached baseball.
Don had a very strong work ethic. Don was a welder and pipefitter and a member of Local 663 for 63 years. Don taught welding at Lambton College and encouraged and helped many to learn how to weld.
Don was a life long farmer on the family farm, just as Dad wanted. A true gentleman, Don was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
A special thank you to the Bluewater Health Emergency Department.
Donations to Bluewater Health Foundation Cancer Clinic or St. Joseph Church Building Fund (Corunna, Ontario) would be appreciated.
Visitation on Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 3-7 pm and Friday, July 18, 2025 from 3-7 pm with Prayers at 6:45 pm by Father Ray Lawhead.
A Celebration of Life will take place at St. Joseph Church, Corunna, Ontario on Saturday, July 19, 2025 with Words of Remembrance at 10:45 am followed by Mass at 11 am. Father Dan Vere will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial.
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Dear Teresa, Joe,Anne Marie and families: our hearts are breaking for the loss of Don. He was such a special person to us. We treasure our memories of Don over the years. Hugs to all of you.
Dear Teresa, Anne Marie, and Joe. i am so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences, Sending my thoughts and prayers to all the family,
Teresa and family: so sorry to hear of Don’s passing! I have many fond memories of us playing together at Puppa’s. Everyone who knew him loved and respected such a fine gentleman.
Anne Marie and family: We are saddened to hear of your father’s death. We have many good memories of baseball games with your dad and mom cheering for our girls!
Sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Your in our prayers during this time.
So sorry to hear that Don has passed. He was always such a gentleman. My condolences to the family.
Geri Stewart
I was so sorry to read this. Every time I saw or met Don he had a kind word to say. Many memories of him & Teresa at the Brigden Fair. He was a true gentleman. Praying for your family at this sad time.
Theresa and family. We are so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
My deepest sympathy. He was a great person.
Theresa and Family
So sorry to hear of Don passing.
Sincere condolences to everyone
John and Jeanne Pretty
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing Anne Marie. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful, thoughtful man, always wearing a smile for everyone he met. He will be greatly missed.
My condolences to Teresa and family.Don was a true gentleman and will be missed. Hugs to all
Teresa and family,
Sorry to read about Don.
I recall how he appreciated the efforts of my Dad, Uncle Bob McBean and others who came together and helped reclaim house bricks from your explosion. Don was a true gentleman.
Terry
so sorry to hear this. spent many years working with Don in the Jr Fair building. Had to make sure those soybeans looked good. one great person
Don was very kind and gracious. I remember seeing him in the Brigden Credit Union many years back and we were both making our matchable Agricorp deposits! He said .. can’t beat THAT deal! Such a nice person.
Worked with Don for a number of years.
Always looked up to him as he was a positive person who always “got things done”
Hope I can stick around to your time on this earth. Hope to “see you later Don”
Fred
Condolences Theresa to you and your family.Don indeed was a gentleman and will be missed by many.
To Teresa, Ann Marie & Ken and Joe and Elizabeth and the Young & DeGurse family. We were so very sorry to hear of the loss of Don. He was such a good man and a kind gentleman. May the Lord bring you peace, much love, and strength during this difficult time. Rest In Peace Don. God Bless
So sorry for the Young family’s loss. Don was a special man who lived a full and productive life, always with a smile and love of family and community. Don enjoyed his rural roots and will be missed by all.
Take care
My condolences to the Young family on the loss of Don. He was a great person to work with and a pleasure to listen to and learn the Trade. He will be missed by many of us.
Mrs Young and family…please accept our deepest condolences. Don was a wonderful man, always smiling and a pleasure to deal with. I’m sure he will be missed by many.
Jeannie & Ken Laprise and family
Don, always the gentleman, always considerate of others. He will be remembered fondly and missed by many. Sincere condolences to his family.
Dear Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all surrounded by our prayers .
Kathy McCallum
To teresa young hour condolence go out to family. From bill and ethan long
Teresa, Ann Marie and family, deepest sympathies in the passing of Don, a wonderful kind man. Big hugs to each of you.
sending our deepest condolences!