Robert Arthur "Bob"
Young – 85, Truro,
passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Colchester
East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in New Waterford, he was a son
of the late Harold and Helen (MacEachern) Young.
Bob was a hard worker and tried his hand at many jobs over
the years, which included being a farm hand, delivery driver for Fundy
Dairy, forestry worker, coal miner, truck driver, taxi driver, Laidlaw
garbage truck driver, Stanfield’s, hauled lobster,
construction and for the past few years, he worked with Justaart
Landscaping. He loved spending time with family and friends and always
looked forward to a drink of rum with his little buddy,
Doug.
Bob is survived by his sons, Robert Young, Bible Hill; Bill
Young, Middle Sackville; Arnold Gamble, Perth, Ontario; grandchildren,
Ben Hanna and Lisa Hanna, Ottawa; several nieces and nephews. Along
with his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Dolly Andrews;
brothers, Bill Young, Harold Young; honourary siblings, Violet Large,
Wilfred Perry, Elson Perry.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Bob’s
family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m., Friday, November 25, 2022.
Interment at a later date in Cape Breton. If so desired, donations in
Bob’s memory to a charity of choice are welcomed. Private
messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing
Bob’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A
Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com