Posted Mar 31, 2022 | 11:00 AM
Bob passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound, on Wednesday, March 30th, 2022.
Born on May 10, 1950 in Meaford, Ontario, Robert Thomas Young, of Walter’s Falls, was in his 72nd year.
Dearly loved husband of Carol Ann Young (nee Osborne) for 52 years. Loving father of Jim Young (Kathy Higgs), Robbie Young and Trevor Young (Tanya). Dear poppy of Josh, Brooke (Brent), Riley, Michaela, Lucas, Maelie, Brielle and great-poppy of Haiden, & Colt. Dear godfather of Pamela Morrison and her sisters, Angela & Melissa Morrison and brother-in-law of Pat Young, Ron Sword, John Osborne (Peggy), Jim Osborne (Ann), Marie Yates (Bob) and Cathy Brown (Jim). Bob will always be remembered by his nieces and nephews and by Leanne Young.
Predeceased by his parents, Henry and Jessie Young, his sister Pat Sword, his brother, Glen Young and his parents-in-law, Bill and Ann Osborne.
Bob was a member of the Lion’s Club, Rod and Gun member and a salesman for Co-op for 40 plus years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting but most of all time with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A visitation for friends and family will be held at the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, Owen Sound, 519-376-7492 on Sunday, April 3, 2022 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. A funeral service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held in the chapel on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Michael Henkel officiating. As per the family wishes, masks are required to attend.
Interment in Markdale Cemetery at a later date.
If desired, memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Centre Grey Lions Club (for Rocklyn) would be appreciated. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Bob’s online memorial at www.woodfuneralhome.ca.