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Heather Young

In Memorial

Young: Heather
Peacefully, at Matthews House Hospice, on Monday May 27th, 2019. Heather (Laccohee) in her 72nd year, beloved wife of the late Brian Young. Loving mother of Vanessa, and Leah (Chris) Kirkpatrick. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Ewan and Norah. Dear sister of Lynn Laccohee. Greatly missed by her extended family, many friends, and her fur babies.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, Tottenham, on Monday June 3rd, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Memorial service will be held in the chapel, Tuesday June 4th, 2019 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alliston and District Humane Society or Matthews House Hospice would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com

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  1. Shauneen and Iain Mackay says

    June 5, 2019 at 11:10 am

    Dear Vanessa, Leah and Family,
    We are very sad to hear about Heather’s passing. Our sincere condolences. Your Mom was wonderful! She will be missed.

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  2. Al & Judy Lord says

    June 4, 2019 at 9:48 am

    Dear Vanessa, Leah, Lynn and Family,
    Our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mother and sister. Heather was a wonderful lady who we were privileged to have known and met. Forever cherish the wonderful memories that she has left with you and your family. Thinking of you at this time of sorrow.
    Sincerely,
    Al & Judy Lord

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  3. Tanya Vanderploeg says

    June 3, 2019 at 10:13 am

    Dear Vanessa, Leah and Family,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Heather was a remarkable woman who will be truly missed. I enjoyed working with her for several years before she retired. Talking about her family and the dogs always brought a spark to her eye and animation in her voice. She always spoke her mind and looked out for others.

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  4. Sheri Sallows says

    June 3, 2019 at 8:04 am

    Thinking of all of you and keeping you in my prayers. Your Mom was such a kind & sweet lady! She always took the time to say hello & chat whenever we bumped into one another!

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  5. Keith McEachern says

    June 2, 2019 at 5:59 pm

    Vanessa & Leah, I am deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. We worked together for many years and she was a pleasure and an inspiration to be with. I will keep you & your families in my thoughts & prayers.

    Kindest regards,
    Keith McEachern

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  6. Rick Haw says

    June 1, 2019 at 11:58 am

    Vanessa, Leah and Family…You have my deepest sympathy…Heather was great lady and good person to work with.

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  7. Sherry Musgrave says

    June 1, 2019 at 10:25 am

    Words can’t Express the sadness we feel after hearing of Heather’s passing. She will be missed by everyone. Heather loved her family and had a great love of animals. I will miss chatting with her. Love to the family. Love you all

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  8. Eve Rawlick says

    May 31, 2019 at 9:53 pm

    Vanessa,Leah and Family:
    My heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beautiful Mother Heather. Heather brought joy to everyone she met. I was blessed to have shared many years with her at Nestle’.
    I will miss her caring phone calls.
    My love and prayers are with you and your families.

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  9. Alan & Wendy Masters & family says

    May 30, 2019 at 12:37 pm

    Such a sweet,fun lady will be missed so much. All of you are in our hearts,thoughts and prayers. Wishing you love and happy memories.

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  10. Else Kekki says

    May 30, 2019 at 9:56 am

    Dear Vanessa, Leah and Family
    Words no matter how kind, can’t mend your heartache. Wishing you strenght and peace. Heather will be in my heart and memory forever.

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  11. Hal and Madelyn Rutledge says

    May 29, 2019 at 9:59 pm

    Dear Vanessa, Leah and family
    So sorry for your loss. Heather was such a beautiful person, always smiling and had a kind word for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  12. Oskar Rutishauser says

    May 29, 2019 at 7:20 pm

    Vanessa, Leah and Family:
    My heart is sadden to read that Heather has left us.
    Your mom was special to me over the many years we worked together at Nestlé and Club Coffee. Heather was my inspiration as shy was shining leading example in taking on any Job task without any hesitations. Heather, you will be missed.

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  13. Jocelyn Dearing ( White) says

    May 29, 2019 at 1:10 pm

    Dear Lynn, Vanessa,Leah & Families.
    I am heartbroken to lose another member of Our Family.
    I am so glad I was able to retouch base with her a couple of years ago. She proved she was a Music Trivia wiz that day. I guess that now makes me the shortest member of our family ( We laughed so hard that day about me being taller ) I will miss you RIP my dear Cousin.

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  14. Olimpia Rodrigues says

    May 29, 2019 at 9:22 am

    Vanessa and Leah,
    My deepest condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. Heather was a force to be reckoned with at Nestle and Club Coffee. She will truly be missed.

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  15. Cindy Adamira says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:35 pm

    Dear Vanessa and Leah,
    You were blessed to call this amazing lady your mom …I loved her cheerful spirit …her love for animals and her sense of humour…Heather and Brian were some of the first people I met when I moved to Beeton in 1981 …and no matter were I lived Heather always kept in touch …I will miss you my friend

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  16. Audra & Rob Calhoun says

    May 28, 2019 at 9:03 pm

    Vanessa,Leah and all extended family. My heart breaks for you all. Heather was so spirited and sweet. I loved seeing her out and about. She always had the biggest hello for me and always made time for the small chit chat. She was a very special lady. Will miss her xo

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  17. Coreena Froude says

    May 28, 2019 at 8:53 pm

    So sorry for the loss of a beautiful friend. I went to see her on Friday after work. Her last words to myself and Donna Baker was “I love you” she waved goodbye and repeatedly said “I love you” – may you RIP Heather. ❤️

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  18. Jim & Laurie Rosie says

    May 28, 2019 at 8:52 pm

    Smyth Crescent won’t be the same without Heather. She’s just always been there. Always genuinely kind and steady and spirited. She will remain in our hearts and we will smile when we think of her. Our sincere sympathies to those who loved and cared so deeply for a great woman.

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  19. Anne Wilson says

    May 28, 2019 at 8:40 pm

    Vanessa, Leah and Family: my sincere condolences to all of you, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Heather was a very special person to me; she worked switchboard way back at Goodhost – she in Toronto, me in Vancouver! It was such a pleasure to finally meet her face to face, and share many years working together. Her family and her animals (also family) meant the world to her. She will be sadly missed.

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  20. Brenda and Ray Lisk says

    May 28, 2019 at 8:33 pm

    Heaven has gained a very special angel…our big loss…but she will certainly enrich the spirits above! We will miss her kind, loving, spirited soul, and her always smiling eyes. Hugs to all the Young family, especially Vanessa! xoxo

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  21. Pat & Phil Jordan says

    May 28, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    Our warmest condolences to your family. Such a strong and beautiful soul. May god hold her in his arms for the much deserved rest she worked towards. God bless angel

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  22. Shirley Ross says

    May 28, 2019 at 8:18 pm

    Dear Vanessa, Leah, Chris, Lynn and family., our sincere condolences to all.. Heaven has gained a special Angel. Heather, a tiny lady with huge qualities, a kind, caring, loving soul, personality plus, I have never heard her utter an unkind word about anyone..I will remember you, miss you and love you forever. Rest easy my friend, till we meet again. xoxo

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  23. Gail Quintile says

    May 28, 2019 at 8:04 pm

    Dear Vanessa Leah Lynn and family I always called Heather Mighty Mouse she was little and she was mighty it just won’t be the same without her our afternoon movies sitting by Lynn pool we always had so much to say I didn’t think we’d be saying goodbye so soon

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  24. Donna Knapp says

    May 28, 2019 at 7:50 pm

    To the Young family, I send my sincere sympathy. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

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  25. Suzanne Young says

    May 28, 2019 at 6:39 pm

    Dear Vanessa,Leah,Lynn and family. It is with great sadness that I am writing this My deepest condolences to you all. I have known your mom since I was thirteen on high school and then she became part of the crazy Young family. In all those years we have never had an argument or disagreement I will miss her dearly. Our special chats, sharing stories of our grandchildren and her charming personality. Lol she was one on a million who lived life to the fullest no matter what obstacles were thrown at her. She was so proud of Vanessa, Leah, her grandchildren and fur babies. Thanks for the memories my dear friend. I will truly miss you. Till we meet again. Love you! Suzanne Aunty Suzie.

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  26. Michele Drury says

    May 28, 2019 at 5:56 pm

    There was a lot of love, laughs and sparkle inside that tiny package. Rest peacefully Heather. xoxo

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  27. Lynne & Mike Madaleno says

    May 28, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    Vanessa, Leah & Chris and sister, Lynn. My deepest sympathies go out to you all. Heather will forever be remembered by myself and family and truly missed. Her grandchildren were a true blessing to her and she was so proud of them. Rest easy my friend.

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  28. Marlene Aitchison says

    May 28, 2019 at 5:10 pm

    My Dear Friend…..I will miss you greatly. We have been neighbors for over 40 years, sharing a semi-detached home. I always said you were my better half. lol You were like a sister to me. I could always count on you, we looked after each other especially the last 15 years. It won’t be the same any more….I will miss sitting on the front porch with you and our chats over the back fence. Who will I give that extra pie to? I love you and my heart is sorrowful. Heather was so proud of her grandchildren and never tired talking about them. Rest in peace….you will be remembered. My condolences to Vanessa and Leah, and family. Your mother loved you very much.

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  29. Keith and Jean Dale says

    May 28, 2019 at 5:08 pm

    So sorry for your loss. She was such a nice person

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  30. Scott Pope says

    May 28, 2019 at 5:02 pm

    Rest Peacefully Auntie Heather with the knowledge that your loving support, your sarcastic wit and shear love of life will always remain with me. Scott

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  31. Mike MacEachern says

    May 28, 2019 at 5:02 pm

    Dear Vanessa, Leah and family, Heather will be sadly missed.
    She was a terrific person who was a bundle of energy and always had a kind word to share. My sincere condolences to the family.

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  32. Millie and John Allen says

    May 28, 2019 at 3:32 pm

    Dear Leah, Vanessa and family, we were very saddened to hear the news of your Mother’s passing, she was truly a lovely person. Our thoughts, prayers and love go out to you all at this very sad time. In sincere sympathy and with much love, Millie and John ❤️

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  33. Alberta and Warren Reynolds says

    May 28, 2019 at 2:37 pm

    Vanessa, Leah and family!

    I am so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful,wonderful woman! Heather will be missed by many including me! We have been friends a lot of years! RIP Heather and take care of our men up there! Love always!
    Alberta & Warren❤️

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