Marion Bridge
It is with immense sadness we, the family, announce the passing of William Patrick ‘Pat’ Young, aged 62, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, surrounded by his family. We are comforted that he has found peace following a short but courageous battle with cancer.
The son of the late William Albert and Elisabeth Franziska (Schuttler) Young, Pat was born on July 26, 1961, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Being an “Army brat”, Pat grew up in P.E.I., New Brunswick, Germany, and Nova Scotia.
Pat’s education and career was shaped by his love for the outdoors, especially being on the water. After attending Cobequid Education Centre in Truro, he went on to obtain a degree in marine biology from Dalhousie University in 1983. He founded his diving company, Bluefin Consulting, his photography business, Fisheye Images, and served as an observer on foreign fishing vessels prior to joining the Department of Fisheries and Oceans where he served as a proud Fishery Officer for 35 years.
Shipwreck diving, hunting, hockey, skiing, and travelling were among Pat’s many hobbies, however, sport fishing was his most beloved, and was shared with his father, uncles, son and daughter and many lifelong friends. Over the years he held a number of catch and release records and he never steered away from an impromptu fishing challenge.
Pat will be remembered for his sense of humor, his storytelling, and all the heart he shared with his family and friends. He truly loved each of them, and if you knew him, you knew it. When his time came, he carried himself with dignity, strength, and full of love for those who went before him. He will be missed dearly.
Pat is survived by his wife, Tanya Abraham; son, Alex (Ashley), Guysborough; daughter, Morgan (Emily), Marion Bridge; stepdaughters, Meaghan (Mike), Albert Bridge, and Emily (Darren) Guelph; stepson, Blair (Kyla), Albert Bridge; sister, Susan, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; grandson, Harrison Blake; granddaughters, Annabelle and Maria, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Besides his parents, Pat was predeceased by his uncle and godfather, Joseph ‘Joe’ Young, Glace Bay; stepdaughter, Courtney Abraham, Sydney, and stepson, Vincent Keating, Albert Bridge.
We would like to thank Dr. Ann Francis D’Intino and the care team at Hospice Cape Breton for their compassionate care until his passing.
In keeping with Pat’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial service to celebrate the life of Pat Young will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment will take place at a later date.
For those unable to attend, Live Streaming will be available on our website.
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pat’s memory to the Margaree Salmon Association.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
We were saddened to hear of Pat’s passing. We were neighbours on Trout Brook Road for several years during which time we enjoyed lots of social time with Pat. He was always good for a laugh and wonderful stories. We send our condolences to Pat’s entire family at this difficult time. He will surely be missed beyond measure.
From: Sheila Kyte & Ron Reginato & family
Dear Susan, Tanya, Alex and Morgan
With sadness to convey my condolences for your loss. I am sorry I couldn’t be there in such hard time but I trust that Pat will no longer endure pain as he will look down on us while he’s in heaven.
Stay strong, be together and remember his sense of humor; kindness; laughter and most importantly the passion he always enjoyed Fishing and Marine Life.
God Bless you all
From: Hassan Alsakha
I met Pat almost exactly 40 years ago in the spring of 1984. Pat was good friend and dive buddy with my boyfriend and eventual husband Greg Cochkanoff. We spent many Friday nights in his apartment on McLean St in Halifax, which was a gathering spot for a lot of divers at that time. Pat was always kind and funny and generous- all the good stuff a person can be made of. He kept in touch after Greg’s early death and this meant a lot to me. I’m so sorry you have lost such a wonderful husband, father and step father, and brother. He will be missed- I will hear his baritone voice for many years yet.
From: Anne Cochkanoff
Forwarding my deepest condolences to all the family with fond memories of Pat especially when neighbours on Glenwood Drive in Truro.
From: Chuck Caldwell
Susan, Tanya, Alex, Morgen and Family.
I want to offer you my heartfelt condolences on the Passing of your loved one and my friend Pat.
I know, like myself, how difficult it is to realize he is no longer among us and resting peacefully with his Mother and Father.
It seems like yesterday that we were fishing on Sherwood Lake with Pat, Al and all his NB friends on their annual fishing week.
Most in the fishing party would be out on the lake for 8 hrs and Pat would be out for 12. I am certain fishing was a passion for him, even as a boy of 8 growing up in Westfield as my neighbor he fished the Nerepis River most days.
I think of him, Al and Ellen often. Betty and I consider us Family.
I won’t consider them gone, just out in front of our journey through life.
Love you all,
John Stears
Westfield and Nassau Bahamas.
Tanya and Family, words can’t express how sorry we are to hear of your loss. Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Tanya and family, my deepest condolences, my heart aches for you. I had a few dealings with Pat over the years at Fisheries and always such a pleasant personality. He will be missed by many. Keep your memories close to your heart. Hugs
Susan and family I am so sorry to hear of Pats passing. I have to admit this one really hurts. We met in high school and became great friends as well as fishing and hunting buddies for many years. We had many great days fishing, hunting and canoeing together sometimes with his father as well. I will cherish those times forever. I always thought that we would start getting together again for more adventures as I too will be soon retired. Susan, you are right we cannot wait. We have live to live our lives and not take it for granted. Pat really was a good man and will be missed by all who knew him.
To the family so shock to hear of your loss .Susan thinking of you at this sad time seems like just yesterday to when your mom left .I miss her.
So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing , He was a colleague and friend. Hearing of his passing at such a young age is hard to believe. My condolences to all.
I am very sorry that Pat had to go through so much suffering. So many fond memories. I loved his visits, his stories, sharing his catch of fish with me.
Condolences to his wife and family, especially Susan.
Much love, Helga
Sorry to hear of Pats passing. Met him while bass fishing in Forchu. He was always happy going and friendly. I was with him the day he caught the bass that was the live release record for nova scotia that year. He was very excited. We weighed the bass took his picture with the bass on the water. Again sorry to hear the sad news.
Pat was one in a million and will be missed by so many. It was a privilege to meet and work with him. My deepest condolences.
So very sorry, our deepest condolences.
Barry and Shelley MacAulay
Some people you meet in life leave a lasting impression … Pat was that guy …. Great sense of humour loads of stories and a total gentleman… my condolences to you Tanya and family members … he was one of a kind
Tanya and family we are heartbroken over the loss of Pat. Sending all of our love and prayers. He was a great man who is now at peace
Tanya and family. So sorry for your loss. Pat was a wonderful human being and a friend for many years. I first met Pat at Dalhousie University and found we had a common interest. Scuba Diving. Pat was a very talented and avid diver. We eventually decided to split on an apartment in south end Halifax and were joined by a third individual, John Mahtab. Pat dubbed us the “Three Amigos” and we were united by a love of diving. In was during these times on Maclean St that Pat’s Diving company was born and he honed his underwater photography skills. Our apartment often looked like a dive shop with all the diving equipment, cameras, and tanks laying around or on the deck drying. Those were happy and memorable times. The Three Amigos were recently reunited during Pat’s earlier days fighting this disease in the hospital. It made his day and ours! Pat still had his signature impish grin and was in good spirits. I know Pat put up a good fight as that was his character. Rest in peace brother. You are remembered.
tayna sorry for your lost.
Tanya and family, so sorry for your loss. He was a joy to be around. I have very fond memories of the few times we had worked together. He will be remembered fondly. My condolences.
Pat was my room mate at Dalhousie university . We both graduated from CEC in Truro , NS , and then attended Dal together in 1979 . We were room mates for 3 years . There never was a dull moment , we had so many laughs , and yes he was a great story teller . I knew his family well , and his mother was an awesome cook ! She would always bring food to us as students . He enjoyed diving while at Dal , and we all loved hearing his adventure under water . His sister , Susan called me 3 weeks ago , about his health , and my body went numb. I later called him , and had the opportunity to listen to his voice , and the memories went though my mind like a movie . Pat , my friend , I am going to miss your smile , your great personality , and your love of family .
Tanya and family, sending you my thoughts and prayers. Pat was one in a million. I feel privileged to have known him and have worked with him. As I reminisce, there are many memories that make me smile and laugh. I hope you also find some solace in the memories you shared together. Sending all my love and hugs. ❤️
Pat Young; the finest kind, one of the very best, a colleague and a good friend – loved and respected by those who had the pleasure of knowing him. We shared many a pop over the 30+ years (heavy on the ice, lean on the mix) either with training or during the down times when working a special op. He could spin a good yarn with the best of them…. We get older, look toward retirement and spending our golden years with those we love. Pat and I retired only weeks apart after enjoying rewarding careers. Its with disbelief that such a devastating hand would be dealt to such a good person… my heart bleeds for you Pat and your Family…. rest easy old Friend.
I am so very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I’ve known him for many years, as have many, through our mutual involvement in angling. Pat was always a pleasure to talk to, always full of enthusiasm and well thought out ideas. I have a photo in my house of Wilma, the beluga, that Pat took…I look at it every day. He will be missed…and our world is a lesser place without him. My very sincere condolence.
My deepest condolences to Susan and Pat’s family. Susan reached out to me when he was in hospice. Tragic news. I met Pat at Dalhousie University back in the early 80s at the Dal Dive Club. He taught me to fly fish and introduced me to fly tying. He left footprints and a good legacy and I am sure he did with others in his world.
Be comforted that he has Gone Fishing! There are always new places to go fishing….
Our fisherman
Who art on riverbanks
Angler be thy name
Thy fishing season comes
Thy casting will be done
The weather will be heavenly
Give us this day lots of bites
And forgive us our laughter
As we forgive you, your
Lies about the one that got away
Lead us to a shoal of fish
And deliver us a big catch
For thine is the Bass
The Trout and the Salmon
Forever and ever
Amen
Patrick cared about people! Not just his immediate family, friends. He cherished his friends, some, just like family. A few winters ago, Truro had no ice salt. He was concerned I would fall in my yard and brought me a supply from Sydney! What a GUY! His vigilance and compassion with his Dad and Mum’s illnesses was exemplary. Like nothing I had ever seen. They wanted for nothing to the very end. Thanks to Susan and Patrick, who their parents had instilled so many important traits. Love, Patience, Empathy, Kindness, Manners, just to mention a few. Patrick, I will miss our little chats on facebook and of course your visits. I wrote him a little poem last year that made him laugh. If you yearn to go fishin’, go fish! Life is too short to just wish. One trip around is all that we get, so pack up your boots, pole, bait and net. Go to the river in your Honkin’ Big Truck. Cast out your line, standing deep in the muck. If you catch nothing, don’t ever complain. Remember, you can come back and do this again. Happy fishing in Heaven Patrick, a better place with no sickness or pain. You will be missed on earth by so many, it was a much better place when you were here. Our loss, Heavens’ gain.
Alex and Morgan, my deepest sympathy to you both for the loss of your dad. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Love you always, Aunt Kathy, Uncle Paul, Benjamin and Brandon.
Tonya and family, I am so sorry for your loss! Pat was a joy to be around and work alongside the few times I was able to. I will remember those times fondly.
I only met Pat once, at a Human Source course, in Halifax. He was training as a DOG officer gathering info from a Confidential Informant which was me, acting. He must have been told to be careful he wasn’t followed because he was driving, slow in a parking lot but he’d go over the curb and down a grassy hill to another road to avoid detection from someone who wasn’t even following him. I said, “Buddy, WTF did you get your license, in a Cracker Jack Box?”
Ever since then I’d make fun of his driving if he ever posted on FB anything he may have been driving. We had a lot of Laughs during that course which went on all week.
Rest in Peace Buddy
Tanya and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing.
He was always such a kind guy, easy to talk to with a great sense of humor.
Please accept my condolences. He will be deeply missed.
Sincere sympathy to all of Pat’s family & friends. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Pat was a true gentleman. It was always nice to run into him and have a chat.
His personality was very gentle and his family he adored. Gone way to soon. RIP Pat!
Tanya and Susan. Sorry to hear about pat,s passing. Although I only met you in the hospital I felt I had known you before. Sorry for your loss but I guess Gary and pat will meet in heaven and share some stories. Prayers for you and family
Kay globe
We are heartbroken to hear of Pat’s passing. Our thoughts go out to Susan, Tanya and family.
I’ve known Pat and Susan since they were young children in PEI, and lster in Germany when Pat babysat my daughter. Im heartbroken for you Susan and Pat’s wife Tanya and children . Their Mom and Dad were special people to me over the years, and although we lost touch at times and didn’t see each other, they held a place in my heart. The words I’m reading, describing a wonderful man I hope bring you some comfort at this heartbreaking time. My heartfelt thoughts and love will be with you as you say goodbye to Pat tomorrow. He will be encircled by the living arms of Al and Ellen until you are together again. Much love.
I’m yet another who met Pat at Dalhousie – ℅ a few shared classes. Early in our respective careers, our paths crossed every now and then but then we lost touch, and it with sadness I now read of his passing. I remember Pat as a Salt of the Earth type and true gentleman.
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Laurel & I met Pat when he joined our dive club, The Underwater Adventurers, many years ago. He & I enjoyed many good times together and I even did a bit of diving with his company. On one memorable occasion while on a small cape boat off Chebucto Head collecting samples we experienced a minke whale with her calf surface within touching distance of us. Those were good days.
Sad news.
We were very saddened to hear of Pat’s passing. Sending along condolences and holding on to fond memories of Pat over the years.
Helen Young and family (Carol Anne, Bob, Kathleen and Kevin)
To Alex and your family – we were very sorry to learn of your father’s passing at such a young age. While reading his obituary, I could see that the apple didn’t fall far from the tree in you for sure. Our condolences to you all as you journey through the next while.
Alex
My sincere condolences to you on the passing of your father.
He certainly was quite the outdoorsman from reading his obituary. I can certainly see where you get your outdoor enthusiasm. Please pass on my condolences to all your family.
Philip connolly
Tanya and family my deepest condolences at this most difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tanya and Family: Sending sincerest condolences during this most difficult time. May wonderful memories help to bring peace, comfort and strength. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
To Tanya, Alex, Morgan, Meaghan, Emily, Blair, and Susan: Pat was an old friend of mine from back in roommate days: “The Three Amigos”. We had many a great days and road trips off to various dive sites, and we were all up to go at just about any time. It was a privilege to have been a friend of Pat’s and he will be sorely missed. He was always a conservator of the environment and its inhabitants. may he be able to fish and SCUBA dive in peace now. Carry on Pat… My condolences and heartfelt thoughts are with you all.
Wir sind erschüttert über die Nachricht des Verlusts von einem ganz besonderen Menschen. Es ist ein schmerzlicher Abschied, den wir alle zu tragen haben. In dieser traurigen Zeit wollen wir unser tiefstes Mitgefühl ausdrücken und wir sind in Gedanken bei der Familie. Wir umarmen Euch aus der Ferne und sind froh über den wundervollen letzen Sommer.
Wir sind erschüttert über die Nachricht des Verlustes von einem ganz besonderen Menschen. Es ist ein schmerzlicher Abschied, den wir alle zu tragen haben. In dieser traurigen Zeit wollen wir Euch unser tiefes Mitgefühl ausdrücken. Wir sind in Gedanken bei Euch und sind froh über den letzten wundervollen Sommer. Wir umarmen euch fest.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Pats family. I am the youngest daughter of John & Betty Stears. I had the opportunity to meet Pat, while at the camp on Sherwood Lake, with my father. Very kind and friendly man in every way. I know the meaningful relationship my parents had for many years with his mother and father, Al & Ellen. I would like to express my sympathies to his family, and sending comfort to you all for your loss.