With broken hearts we share the passing of Ross Young of Vernon Bridge, age 59 years. Loving husband of Mary Sullivan-Young and proud father of Laura (Austin), John Ross and Jay. Son of Helen and the late Johnny Ross Young and brother of Bonnie (Ray) Skyvington, Linda (Matt) Leslie, and Shelley (John) Young Brennan. Uncle of Brett (Alex), Colin (Jess), Dana (Russ), Patricia (Dave), Graham (Courtney), and Nelly (Cody) and their families. He is survived by his aunts Sylvia MacLean and Brenda Young, cousins, cherished friends, teammates, and colleagues.

Predeceased by his parents-in-law Clifford and Rita Sullivan, uncles Callum and Haddon MacLean, and Gary Young, aunts Doris Llewellyn and Irene (Robert) Dixon, and cousins Bob Dixon and Pam Leslie.

Born in Souris on March 20, 1962 and raised in the community of Red Point, Ross spent his childhood playing hockey, football, and working in family businesses such as Young’s Service Station and the Sea Breeze Motel. He could also be found fishing at North Lake.

He was educated at Mount Allison University where he played football and coached the Mount Allison Mounties. He spent years working in Moncton and Saint John. Ross was member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, elected in 1991. He had a varied career in the public and private sector, most recently working in immigration.

He was passionate about sharing his love of sport with Island youth and spent 2016-2018 as Head Coach of the Holland College Hurricanes. Prior to that he brought minor football to Souris by establishing the Souris Wildcats and Kings County Steelers. He coached minor hockey, imparting his love of the game to his children and their teammates.

Always civic-minded, Ross shared his time and talents with countless organizations including the United Way, Junior Achievement, Holland College Foundation, Sunshine Dreams for Kids, PEI Tackle Football, Souris Exhibition Association, Eastern Kings Community Association, Alzheimer Society of PEI, Special Olympics PEI, Moncton Sky Dive Club, and was proud of his association with the Liberal Party.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Thursday at 1:00 p.m., by invitation only, or via live-stream at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=2d3f2436-eeeb-4860-b005-357cf1f48354. Interment in St. Joachim’s Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to the MacIntyre Group Home (Souris), Football PEI (Wildcats/Steelers Football), or the Mount Allison 5th Quarter Club. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com