YOUNG, Robert

1942–2024. Robert Young passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents, Leslie and Mary Young; sisters, Patricia and Rose; and his father-inlaw and mother-in-law, Monroe and Hazel Mercer, whom he loved dearly. Leaving to mourn, his devoted, loving wife of 56 years, Vivian; his two children, son, Monroe (Vicki) Young; and daughter, Lesley (Larry) Northrup. The Young grandchildren – Jack, Eric and Grace. The Northrup grandchildren - Keira, Georgia and Isabella. He also leaves to mourn, his sisters Jean, Dolores, Shirley and Barbara; brother and sister-in-law, John and Lynn Mercer; and special friends, Barb and Wayne White. Along with a large list of nieces, nephews and friends. Robert “Bob”, “Bert” Young, wore many hats in his life, a proud brother to his sisters; a loving husband and father; a graduate of the Labour College of Canada and Harvard Trade Union University; a driver of change in his role as the Subdistrict Director in Atlantic Canada for the United Steelworkers of America; and what he might call his favourite role, Poppy, to his grandchildren. Robert’s family received friends and relatives on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Road, Riverview (506)-869-2007. A service to Celebrate his Life took place at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 3, at 3 p.m. with Rev. Steve Berube presiding. Donations made to The Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation of the memorial of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by his family. To view the service or leave a sympathy please visit: www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca