Whitney Pier
The family of Richard Young regret to announce his passing on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at home in Whitney Pier.
Rick was born on July 25, 1955, to the late Vince and Bertha (Farrell) Young of Whitney Pier.
Rick is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Janet (Poole) Young; daughter, Heather (Chris) Atwater, Alliston, Ontario; grandchildren, Logan and Madison Atwater; sister-in-law, Beverly Young; brother-in-law, Allan Poole (Jeanie); niece, Miranda (Paul) Kourtsidis, Owen Sound, Ontario; nephews, Andrew (Kaitlyn) Young, Halifax, Robert (Becky), Sydney, Bradley Poole, and Jonathan Poole, Sydney.
Besides his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Young, and brother, Allen Young.
Rick was a proud truck driver who travelled across Canada most of his life. He enjoyed dancing, skating and getting together with family and friends. He will be remembered for his honesty, generosity and sense of humour.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Richard Young will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating.
Donations in memory of Richard may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
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Please accept my condolences. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Rest peacefully Rick.
Janet, Heather and Family
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Sending you all strength and comfort as you navigate this profound loss.
You’re in all our thoughts and prayers 🙏🩷 We are here for you all!
Love: Olivia, Daniel, Charlotte and Lucas xoxo
Janet, please know that you are in my prayers at this difficult time. Ricky was a true friend to all who knew him. I meet Ricky many years ago through his good friend Leo Corbett(Rabbit). Ricky will be missed and thought of often. May you find comfort knowing that Ricky touched a lot of people with his kind heart and his happy go lucky ways. Rest easy Ricky and fly high.💔
Our main hangout growing up in our teens was Young,s store on James St. Ricky was one of us and his cheerful character can never be forgotten. RIP Rick
A neighbor from James Street. RIP Ricky
Condolences to the family.
Ricky and I grew up across the road from each other. We played together all the time
To Rick’s family my sincere condolences on the loss of Rick I grew up with Rick on church sti have not seen him for many years but still fondly remember our great times on walkers pond and Big pond rest in peace pal, Sydney and Grande Prairie AB
Heather and family,
My deepest condolences to the family. Wishing you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
– Tatiana, Jason, Arya and Elena