Frederick Young

EMERSON, NB – Frederick Young 87, of Emerson passed away peacefully, with his family by his side at the Rexton Lions Nursing Home in Rexton on Monday, September 20, 2021.  Born in Bryants Corner, he was the son of the late Cail Young and late Stella (Burke) Young.  Fred was a member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Browns Yard.  He enjoyed working in the woods and farming and delivered the mail for Canada Post for 35 years.  He loved horses and always had one.  He was loved by all who knew him and always had time for a chat and to tell a few stories. 

Fred will be sadly missed by his children, Roger Young of Emerson; daughters, Bonnie Cudmore (Ronald) of Lutz Mountain, Cathy Roberts (Louie) of Fords Mills; ten grandchildren, Pamela, Owen, Dustin, Rhonda, Roxanne, Christine, Charlene, Jessie, Brenna, Amber and families; twenty-one great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. 

He is also survived by his special niece, Gloria Young many other nieces, nephews; two sisters-in-law, Irma Young of Harcourt and Rita Mitchell (late Lloyd) of Bryants Corner. 

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Eunice (Flanagan) Young; three sons, Frederick, Gary, Brent; one sister, Marie Fisher and one brother, Amon Young. 

Visitation will be held at Thompson’s Funeral Home on Thursday from 7-9 pm (ONLY).  A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 4:00 pm at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Brown’s Yard. 

The family wish to express a sincere thank you to Dr. John MacCleave, Dr. Michelle LeBlanc and the staff at the Rexton Lions Nursing Home for all their kind and compassionate care of Fred. 

Visitors are required to provide proof of vaccination, masks are mandatory and we ask that social distancing is respected. 

Arrangements are in the professional care of Thompson’s Funeral Home in Richibucto (523-4252).