In memory of

John A. (Jack) Young

February 6, 1928 -  January 16, 2018

John (Jack) Anderson Young, born February 6, 1928, passed away at MacKenzie Health Centre in Richmond Hill, Ontario on Tuesday, January 17, 2018. Predeceased by his wife Lorna, son David and daughter Dale. Survived by his wife Merna, grandchildren Lindsay Couture-Lederer (Eric), Michael Lederer and great grandchildren Samantha, Jacob, Jade and Emma. Jack was an electrician for 70 years with IBEW and will be remembered by many in the construction and building trades. He was the owner of Standard Electric (1985) Ltd. who handled many of the large buildings in downtown Toronto. Funeral service will be held Monday, January 22, 2018 at Elgin Mills Funeral Home, 1591 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M9. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. and the service will be 2:00 p.m. Interment will be on site followed by a reception in the Funeral Home.

Guestbook 

(5 of 6)


Jim Beatty (Business Partner & Friend)

Entered January 18, 2018 from Clearwater Florida

Jack Young was a true gentleman.I met him in 1963 when I started the trade. He was kind & giving & some took advantage of his generosity. Rest in peace Jack.

Fiona Savage (2nd cousin)

Entered January 19, 2018 from Toronto

Elizabeth (my Mum), my daughter Morag and I (the Savage family) are deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Jack. We are thinking of all of all of you at this very difficult time.

Elaine,Frank Dalgarno (Friend. Sister-law to wife Merna.)

Entered January 19, 2018 from Scarborough,Ont.

So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Our thoughts and prays are with the family.

Annamarie & Stephen Hill (Friends)

Entered January 21, 2018 from Holland Landing

Dear Merna and family: Our prayers are with you at this very difficult time. We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Jack. Hugs to you Merna ox
Annamarie & Stephen

Ryan and Amy Simper (Friends)

Entered January 22, 2018 from Kitchener

Our condolences on Jack’s passing. We have many fond memories of Jack during our time at Northview Community Church and church family gatherings at Jack and Merna’s home.

Life Stories 

(1 of 1)


Merna Young (Wife)

Entered January 19, 2018 from Richmond Hill, Ontario

John (Jack) Anderson Young, born February 6, 1928, passed away at MacKenzie Health Centre in Richmond HIll, Ontario on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
Predeceased by his wife Lorna, son David and daughter Dale. Survived by his wife Merna, grandchildren Lindsay Couture-Lederer (Eric) and Michael Lederer and great grandchildren Samantha, Jacob, Jade and Emma.
Jack was an electrician for 70 years with IBEW and will be remembered by many in the construction and building trades. He was the owner of Standard Electric ((1985) Ltd. who handled many of the large buildings in downtown Toronto.