LEONARD YOUNG

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LEONARD YOUNG 1928 - 2012 Leonard Young passed away peacefully at the age of 83 at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour, Manitoba on Sunday, January 22, 2012. He is predeceased by; his parents, John and Mary, brothers Bill (Irene), sisters; Carrie (Charles), Dorothy (Mike), Helen (Joe), Loretta (Wally), Marion (Rudy) and Leona. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Irma. Son Allan (Alice) and faithful four-legged companion Daisy. He is survived by brother Harold (Inez), sister Edna (Harold) and brother-in-Law Chuck. He is also survived by sisters-in-Law Alma (Ron) and Leona (Robert) and numerous nieces and nephews. A quiet man, Len loved to work out of doors either in his garden, flower beds or creating wonderful wood projects. A kind and giving man, he loved to share his garden's bounty and especially loved being a grandpa to the neighbourhood children. He began working cutting pulp and farming and then continued for many years as a carpenter working on many houses in the Beausejour area. He retired from the Town of Beausejour, where as a town employee he took pride in the upkeep of the town. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 28 at 3:00 p.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour. In lieu of flowers donations are kindly accepted to East Gate Lodge or to the Beausejour and District Hospital. A special thank you to the staff of East Gate Lodge for all their care and compassion in caring for dad. You are truly angels. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220 www.soberingfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 27, 2012