Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Janet (Smith) and Cecil Young.
He was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his loving family and is predeceased by aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be held on Thurs Nov 17 from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm at Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home, 10 Clyde Ave. Sydney Mines. Funeral Service will take place in the Funeral Home Chapel on Fri at 11am with Rev. Marion Barclay-MacKay officiating. If desired, donations in John's memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences can be forwarded by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com.
