Alexander "Alex" James Young

Alex leaves behind his beloved wife of 42 years, Debra McIsaac, sons Charles (Grace) and Stuart, and grandson Thatcher. He will be deeply missed by his siblings Harold (Susan) of Australia, Philip (Eileen) of Lively Ontario, Frank (Helga) of Scarborough Ontario, and Eleanor (David) of Georgetown Ontario; predeceased by sister Adrian (survived by Alan) and his parents Charles and Isabel Young of Sudbury Ontario. Alex will be fondly remembered by his many brothers- and sisters-in-law, and a great number of nieces and nephews.

Alex will also be dearly missed by many local well-fed blue jays that he had trained to tap on the kitchen window and then eat from his hand.

Born and raised in Sudbury, Alex continued to have deep ties to his family camp in Lively after moving south for university and to start a family. Alex enjoyed being outdoors through every season – fishing, gardening, and cross-country skiing. He followed weather reports meticulously and took pride in being prepared for all conditions.

Alex had a passion for keeping up to date on world events, spending hours reading his favourite magazines The Atlantic and The Economist, and The Globe and Mail and The Washington Post newspapers, along with the CBC being his trusted source of news. When Alex wasn't reading or listening to the news, he was following The Weather Network, his family fondly referring to him as 'The Weatherman'.

We are grateful for the care Alex received from the staff at the ALS Clinic at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, with a special thanks to his palliative care doctor, Dr. Sumeet Bhardwaj. Our sincere appreciation to the ALS Society of Canada who provided much support through their many programs and services.

There will be a gathering for family and friends on December 30, 2025, 2 - 4 pm at the Ashburnham Funeral Home. At 3 pm, family and friends are invited to speak to share their memories.

For those who wish to honour Alex's memory, please consider donating to the ALS Society of Canada.