Claude Ian Young

How do you say good bye after someone is gone before you realize it? Claude Ian Young, Born Nov. 30, 1968, in Montreal, QC. Tragically suffered cardiac arrest at 08:30 on May 6, 2007. After Heroic efforts by EMT's and hospital Staff, he was pronounced dead at Chaleur Regional Hospital at 21:28 with his family at his bedside. Claude and his Mom moved to Atholville, NB in 1976 and to Bathurst in 1979. Claude attended Superior Middle School & graduated from Bathurst High School in 1987. All through his life Claude loved the outdoors & spent his youth hiking, swimming, boating, hunting and camping even in the winter with his friends.

After graduating from high school Claude worked at sobeys, St. Hubert Barbecue & Jacques Whitford Engineering for two years. In his twenties while attending photography school in P.E.I., Claude was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and various related maladies (Chronic Fatigue chemical Sensitivities and Pain) Always a bit of a loner, Claude loved to spend time in the woods near home reading meditating & enjoying nature with our dogs. Claude enjoyed helping others and was active in participating with people at the Bathurst Ideal Centre when his disabilities allowed. The hardest job of any parent is to say goodbye to a child. Claude will never be gone as long as Dora or Earl still have life in their bodies.

Claude Ian Young died on May 6,2007. Arrangements under the direction of Salons Funéraires Maher's Funeral Homes in Campbellton, NB.