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Richard YOUNG

September 23, 2008

YOUNG Richard "Bruce" - 43, of Greenwood, Nova Scotia passed away Monday, September 22, 2008 at home. Born in Calgary, AB., he was a son of A. Fred and Elizabeth "Betsie" (Giesbrecht) Young, Penhold, AB. He was a member of the Canadian Forces for 26 years, having served in Shearwater; Alsask, Sask.; Germany and Greenwood. He was a member of 14 SES, ASOP having flown with several squadrons in Shearwater and Greenwood. Bruce loved computers, hockey, hiking, hunting, fishing, skiing, the great outdoors and being a volunteer firefighter. In addition to his parents, Bruce is survived by daughter, Reina Elizabeth Young, and son, Evan Young, both of Greenwood, and their mother, the former Corrina McDow; sister, Cindy Kolibaba, Penhold, AB; Debby (Alban) Corcoran, Spardell, BC; brother, Tylor Young, Penhold, AB, and numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m, Thursday, September 25, 2008 at the Queen of Heaven Chapel, 14 Wing Greenwood. Father Michael McKeage and Padre Harold King officiating. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com