June 29, 2021
1933-2021 ~ It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denis Richard Young (age 88) on June 29, 2021, in the city of Nanaimo, British Columbia.
He was predeceased by his wife Shirley in February 2015.
He is survived by his three sons: Richard, Tom, and David and their wives; grandchildren; and great grandchildren.
Denis was born in Brighton, England and was the oldest of seven siblings. He proudly service his country by enlisting in the Royal Engineers and rose to the rank of Warrant Officer II. After leaving the army after 10 years, he pursued a successful career in the construction industry where he became a quantity estimator for over 60 years.
Dad will be missed by his family and friends, but we are confident that he will ensure that heaven is level and plumb.