Obituary of Robert "Bob" Young

Proud 4th generation farmer River Heights Farms, Claybank (Arnprior) With great sadness we announce that Bob Young of Arnprior left us on Sunday morning, April 2, 2017 to be reunited with his beloved wife, partner and best friend, Gail (nee Edwards) who passed away exactly 2 years ago to the hour as well as their daughter, Heather who died February 4, 1979 and her fiancé, Kirk Robertson who died February 3, 1979. Bob was 81. Forever loved by his children: Barbara Young (Abe Haasnoot) of Calabogie; Blair (Paula Needham) of Arnprior and Laura Young-Glofcheski (and her husband Mike) of Pakenham. Cherished and proud “Grandpa” of Kirk Young (Megan Schroeder), Sara Young, John Young, Meghan Leckie (Brian Forrester), Maisie Glofcheski (Daniel Yeorum Kim) and Kathleen Glofcheski. Dear brother of Ken Young (Gayle) of Braeside; Eddie Young and David Young (Angela), both of Arnprior. Predeceased by his parents, Harvey and Annie (nee Etherington) Young as well as his only sister, Eleanor Watt (late Len). Bob will be lovingly remembered by the Edwards family as well as many friends, including Pat and Stephanie McManus of Arnprior. The Young family received relatives and friends during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Thursday morning from 9:45 until 10:45. A Service to honour and celebrate Bob Young was conducted in the Pilon family Chapel on Thursday morning, April 6th at 11 o’clock. Spring interment White Lake Community Cemetery. In memory of Bob, please consider a donation to Hospice Renfrew.