James (Jim) Arthur Young
September 19, 1960 to July 8, 2025
Obituary
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Arthur Young. Predeceased by his father Jim, brother Bob, in-laws John and Mary Oliver.
Leaving behind his wife of 40 years Frances and his two pride and joys Colin (Janelle) and Scott (Karen); his mother Jessie; surviving brothers Randy (Jeanette), Steven (Dorothy); brother-in-law John; nieces Crystal Warren, Robyn Follett, Kelly Synyard, Ann, Brenda-Jean White; nephew Robert White, along with a large number of cousins and friends. Also, best friends and chosen brothers of over 45 years; Dale Clarke (Jackie) and Keith Larkin (Thelma).
Jim was a heavy duty equipment mechanic by trade, and both an outdoorsman and tinkerer at heart. He was a problem solver and “go-to” mind, for any inquiry. Always ready to lend a hand, Jim was often seen helping his neighbors, friends, or family. Quick with wit, rarely did a day go by without a good laugh.
Our lives changed February 2024 with the shocking diagnosis of a glioblastoma. His positive attitude carried him to October where we learned the tumor had grown. He pushed through with the hope of more time with his family, always doing what he thought his family needed him to do. Though he knew his time was limited, he still joked and laughed with his loved ones all the same. His endless light for those he loved will be felt for an eternity.
Our sincere heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the palliative care unit at the Miller Centre for their great care. To say the nurses and cleaning staff were fantastic is an understatement. They took a bad situation and bought light and laughter to his day. Most of the time they didn’t even know how much he enjoyed their joking and banter. Thank you for making his last six weeks memorable in a good way. Thank you Dr. C. Hurley for taking such good care of Jim when he needed it the most.
Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, St. John’s on Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 17 from 10:00 to noon, 2 – 4 pm and 7 – 9 pm. The funeral service will be held at the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Friday, July 18th at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at the Anglican Cemetery on Forest Road.
Schedule
Visitations
10 AM - NOON on July 16, 2025
2-4 p.m. on July 16, 2025
7-9 p.m. on July 16, 2025
10 AM - NOON on July 17, 2025
2-4 p.m. on July 17, 2025
7-9 p.m. on July 17, 2025
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
10:00am, Friday July 18th
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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Burial to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road, St. John's.
Dear Frances,and Familiy,
excuse the late post.
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of your husband; I only just learned the news by chance recently. Although many years have passed since we were last in touch, I wanted to reach out and send my sincere condolences to you and your family. I am thinking of you during this difficult time and wishing you peace.
Best regards,
excuse the late post as I did not know Jim passed.
As a bucket truck lineman working on the end of a boom that Jim had inspected and mechanically maintained gave me great confidence I, and my crew were in the safest aerial device.
Thanks Jim and your other team members.
Best regards to Jim’s family
Jessie and family, we were saddened to learn of your son Jim’s passing. Love continues, and memories console us, as you remember Jim and all that he brought to your lives. Hugs to everyone.
Dear Frances and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, thinking of you and praying for strength and comfort. May your treasured memories always keep Jim close in your hearts and make you smile every day. His service was beautiful. God Bless.
Sincerely,
Don and Diane Butler
Frances and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I remember him well from our time at Great-West Life Frances. He was a great guy and we shared many laughs. Thinking of you all and sending hugs.
Frances and Family,
My sincerest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of Jim.
I wish I could have met him however I feel I knew him through my beautiful friend Frances’
stories. Virtual hugs to all from Nova Scotia.
Jim was a wonderful neighbour and friend. He was always there to lend a helping hand. A good many times he would bring Chris to work when one of our cars broke down. He would gladly fix a a whipper snipper or an old tool we were using. I fondly remember the winters many years back and everyone on Garden Road would be out shovelling and snow blowing and helping neighbours out. Jim was always there in the midst of us saying something funny and playing with the kids and gladly helping. Jim you will be missed. Thanks for showing us what friendship and kindness was all about. To the family we send love and prayers at this time.
Frances, Colin,Scott, Aunt Jessie, and all the Young family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Jim maybe taken from you but you have all your memories and no one can ever take them from you..
Love to you all
Catherine
Our Deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family, you will be in our prayers.
Bill and Kim Henderson
Rockland, ON
Deepest condolences to all the Young Family, we had many a good time down in Sugarloaf, One of the Logy Bay men….RIP Jimmie.
Our deepest condolences to your family.
John and Shelley
Calgary
Frances, our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality ~ Emily Dickinson.
My condolences to Colin and family at this difficult time sorry for the loss of your dad Colin
Frances, Colin, Scott and the Young family, myself and Anne Marie send our deepest condolences. I first met Jim 0ver 40 years ago when he was an Apprentice at Harvey and Company. We just seemed to connect on all aspects , although both of us moved on, I could always count on Jim if I needed help. We have missed his wave when driving by the house. Take care and we will touch base when we are back in NL.
Francis:
So sorry to hear of your husbands passing, Hold tight your memories, they will bring you comfort in the days ahead,
XXOO
Janice Peddle
Francis:
So sorry to hear of your husbands passing, Hold tight your memories, they will give you peace in the days ahead.
Frances, Colin, Scott and the Young family. We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great neighbor, kind and always had a certain wisdom about him. And he always had a nice truck! RIP Jim!
Frances, Colin, Scott, Mrs. Young and Young family, So sorry to hear about Jim. I know he was a good husband, father, son, son-law, brother-in-law and friend He was a man who truly loved and valued his family and his death is a tremendous loss in your lives. I feel your pain. I’ve always felt that the following quote by Leo Buscaglia says so much when a person is grieving and I hope it helps in some small way. “I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.”. I always like to add that ‘Just as his life was enriched by your love.”. Take care of yourselves as Jim would want you to do, Share memories of bygone days where you’ll laugh and cry together. The laughter and the tears will help all of you so very much. I will see you on Thursday. Love, Aunt Dot & family.
Frances and all of Jim’s Family,so sorry to hear oh Jim’s passing,it’s been many years since I saw him,I can still hear his little chuckle laugh,he was a great guys,may he rest in peace,condolences to you all
While we never knew Jim personally we have heard many stories about him from Frances over the last couple of decades. Sending you our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
FRANCES, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JIM’S PASSING. JIM ,DAVE AND MYSELF HAD ALOT OF GOOD LAUGH’S AT THE VSC AT NL POWER. I HAVE ALOT OF GOOD MEMORIES OF JIM AND HE WAS A WONDERFULL MAN TO WORK WITH.
Dear Frances,Colin, Scott and family, we were so saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a wonderful neighbour, so kind and helpful to Kip with snow clearing and advice on tractors etc. Jim was a good man and we will miss his smiling face.. May he rest in peace.
Joan and Kip
Such a good guy gone too soon, we are so sorry to hear this sad news. Had such great times with Jim, Keith and Dale at the cabin, so lucky to have known him. God Bless to his boy’s and Frances.
RIP Jim.
Jim and Paula Penton
Frances & family, I am so truly sorry for your great loss. Frances even though I never met Jim, anytime i ran into you you always talked so fondly of him. Treasure your wonderful memories.. May he RIP.
Our deepest condolences to Frances & family, cherish all the wonderful memories you have & keep them close to your heart. We are out of the province & unable to attend the visitation or funeral. Thinking of you all at this time. Rip Jim.
Frances, so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.. May your memories of your time with him bring you comfort. Hugs.
Francis, Scott, Collin, Aunt Jessie & family
Sending our sincere condolences to you all on the passing of Jimmy. Pray your precious memories will give you peace and comfort for the days ahead. Hugs
Steve. Dorothy and family. Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Wayne and Judy Downton
Frances and family our sincere condolences on Jim’s passing. Jim was a great co-worker and a great man. Although we are out of province at the present time please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May he RIP.
I’m in shock reading this, Jim was a great working friend of mine . We both have cabins in Gambo and shared many stories over the years. I knew Jim for over 50 years a great friend. My deepest condolences to Jim’s family and friends at such a difficult time. May you rest easy my friend, until we meet again❤️
Such sad news for such a great man. As one of Oly’s best friends he was more like an amazing uncle. Sending love to Francis, Colin, Scott and family. Will always cherish the memories. Xo
Mrs. Young & Family
Sending you all sincere condolences at the passing of Jim. I am out of the province at the moment and will be unable to attend the service but my thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone as you travel the journey in the coming days. May God shine blessings on you all and that you find comfort in the love that your son had for each of you.
Frances and sons, so saddened to hear this news about Jim passing. Such a nice person. So sorry for your loss. Praying for you at this difficult time.
Frances, Colin, Scott and Family. We are so very saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Keep your cherished memories close. Rest in Peace Jim.
Frances, Colin, Scott, Mrs. Young, Randy & Steven.
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for your loss. Jim was such a good buddy to Keith and a great friend to both of us. We enjoyed wonderful times together at the cabin, in Florida and visits at each other’s homes, they were filled with fun and laughter. Jim was someone who would go out of his way to help with anything whether it was electrical, give a hand with repairs or questions on a GPS, he had the knowledge. He was a close friend and buddy who you could count on. He will be sorely missed but we will cherish the memories made forever.
Rest In Peace Jim. Big hugs to all his family.
Frances Colin Scott and family, so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I know only too well how difficult his diagnosis was on the family as my niece and her daughter lost her husband and dad a year ago at 45. My heart breaks for you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss Condolences to your family