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Bernard Eaton Perry "Junior" Young

1945-2020

Bernard Eaton Perry "Junior" Young

Bernard Eaton Perry "Junior" Young - of Kentville, passed away on December 9, 2020 at Valley Regional Hospital. Born on September 15, 1945 to the late Bernard Allan Young and the late Kathleen Margaret (Turner) Young, he was affectionately known as "Junior", "Dad", "Daddy", "Uncle" and "Grampy" to his family and friends. Besides his parents, Junior was predeceased by his sister, Greta Pratt, father-in-law, Ronald MacKinnon, brother-in-law, Ronald Allen MacKinnon, Jr. and brother-in-law, John MacKinnon. Junior is survived at home by the love of his life, his wife of 36 years, Dorothy Ann Young (MacKinnon). He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Helen MacKinnon (Fred), Antigonish; his brother, Randy Young (Mary), Kentville; his "sister", Marlene Dykens (Wayne), Canning; his seven children, Chris Young, New Minas; Colin Young (Stephanie), Fall River; Corinne Currie (Jamie), Kentville; Ernest Young (Amy), New Minas; Ronnie Young (Meghan), New Minas; Jeremy Young, Calgary and Kathleen Himsl (Kurt), Kentville;  his nine grandchildren, Ryan Walker (Kristy), Kady Walker (Keaton), Morgan Walker (Travis), Jodie Walker (Dillon), Lochlan Currie (Arianne), Aaron Young, Kara Young, Sasa Young and Georgia Himsl; his only godson, Christopher MacKinnon (Deanna) and by his numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Rusty. Junior grew up in Aldershot, worked as a cook at Camp Aldershot, was an amateur wrestler, an avid carpenter and a member of the Nova Scotia United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local 83. Junior worked on many projects throughout the Valley, HRM and Nova Scotia, and was proud of his profession. He spent many years living in Inverness, Cape Breton, where he met and married his wife, Dorothy. They owned and operated a small business in Inverness but later decided to move to the Annapolis Valley to raise their family and build a home. Junior loved to be outside and to work with his hands and was often known to show his most recent projects to those he loved and cared about. One of his most prized creations was the home he built for his beloved wife and family. In the off months, when not working on carpentry projects, Junior spent the time peddling fruits and vegetables. He loved his family more than anything and enjoyed the times when everyone could get home. He could often be seen out walking the yard, or sitting on the porch with Rusty, who was always by his side. Junior was known to make daily calls to "check-in" or just to chat. He had a great sense of humor and was often telling stories. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. His wife and family want to send their sincere thanks to his family doctor of 47 years, Dr. Robert Gunn, to EHS Services, the paramedics, ER nurses and staff and Dr. Bruce McLeod for their efforts, kindness, and support. A private service will be held. Family flowers only. Donations can be made in Junior's memory to the Salvation Army. Funeral arrangements and cremation have been entrusted to White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line condolences and inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com

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Service Location
A private service will be held

Visitation
There will be no visitation, by request

Requested Charity
The Salvation Army