Albert Bridge
It is with heavy hearts that we, the family announce the sudden passing of our husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, Thomas ‘Tommy’ Martin Young.
Born on June 13, 1952, in Sydney, Tommy was a son of Thomas Gerald and Vera Joanne (Evely) Young.
Tommy prided himself on his family. He leaves behind his loving wife, Marie (MacNeil) Young; son, Steven (Bethany) Young; daughter, Laura (Anthony Bradley) Young; his pride and joy, grandchildren, Brendan and Emma; mother, Vera; sister, Donna (Leonard) Binns, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Tommy was predeceased by his father, Thomas Gerald Young, and in-laws, John and Annie MacNeil.
Tommy was a dog-loving, friendly and social person, well-liked by those fortunate enough to know him. Famous for his Spaghetti and Meatballs, Tommy was always helping various sports organizations with fundraising. His love for cooking and kitchen savvy ways will live on through his daughter, Laura.
As a long-time member of the Sydney Curling Club, together with many close friends, Tommy helped organize events and ensured people enjoyed delicious food. When not in the kitchen, Tommy could be found hunting, fishing, golfing, curling, bowling, playing baseball, hockey, horseshoes, washer toss or simply enjoying a beer with friends and family. Of all the things he did, his most favourite times recently were watching Brendan and Emma play baseball, hockey, or simply enjoying a game of golf with them.
A hard-working man, in his earlier years, Tommy worked at a clothing factory in Toronto. He then moved back to Cape Breton and worked as a lobster fisherman followed by working at the pier rink. He then moved to Canada Post where he worked as a letter carrier for 30 years and made many long-time friends before retiring. In true Tommy style, one to not sit around, retirement didn’t last long. Together with his son, Steven, they embarked on the journey of business ownership, and purchased the French Club in Sydney. Amongst all the above he found time to start catering, where his daughter, Laura, then joined him after finding her passion for cooking. Tommy will be truly missed by all who knew him.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Thomas Young will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. with the memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Jane Keller officiating. Private family interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney.
Donations in memory of Tommy may be made to the SPCA, Cape Breton Chapter.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Tommy will be sadly missed. I knew him from Canada Post and we were on a couple bowling tournaments. He was a wonderful man.
From: Kim Matheson
So very sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. Our sincere condolences to Marie, Stephen and Laura. Always so friendly and welcoming. Rest in peace Tommy.🙏
From: Judy and Joey Tetford
Sincere condolences on your loss. My fondest memory of Tommy was when I was Executive Director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters and he was a mailman in the Ashby area. By chance his mail delivery to our office was at the same time as we put the teapot on for our staff break. We naturally invited him to join us. He did most days and it was always a pleasure. I do believe some days it was him who ran across the street to Smith’s Bakery and bought us all a treat. May he rest in peace.
From: Jennifer Craig
Marie and family I am so sorry for your loss . Deepest condolences to you all at this very difficult time
From: Patty Horyl
We are so sorry to hear of the untimely death of Tommy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Donna and your family and we pray that you will feel God’s comfort at this difficult time.
From: Calvin & Pat Lee
Marie, Steven, Laura and family I am so sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. His liss will be sorely felt by many. He was such a good, fun loving always willing to lend a hand for many. My heart is broken fir you…please accept our condolences at such a difficult time. Take care and cherish all your wonderful memories of dear Tommy.
Marie I was saddened to hear of Tommy passing. I also enjoyed talking with him at the curling club. Also enjoyed his spaghetti!
Condolence to Marie and family
Wanted you to know that Tommy was a great friend and a great coworker who went to any length to help both.If something needed to be done he just did it and never looked for any accolades for his work.He will be missed by everyone who knew him.Our condolences.
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing , our thoughts and prayers are with you . Love and hugs Claude and Shirley
Marie and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Tommy was such a great guy and was always there for anyone that needed a hand. Our condolences to you all from myself and Freddie
Marie, Steven, and Laura, Vera, Donna and families: The passing of Tommy has had a profound effect on the community. While reading the tributes from so many people, virtually all express what a great man he has been to so many. Growing up in the same neighbourhood as Tommy I did get to know him from an early age. We shared a lot of things in our neighbourhood but the most common thing we had was the same name. We did have a lot of fun with that. Over the years the bond we shared with our Whitney Pier friends only grew stronger. Tommy was an incredible friend, not only to me, but to the many people whose lives he touched. I will miss him dearly but savour in the many memories we shared together. God bless you and your family Marie. Taylor street Tommy.
Tommy was a wonderful man. He was a friend growing up in the Pier. We also worked together in the Post Office and retired around the same time. My heartfelt sympathies to his family on his sudden passing. Tommy did so much for the community and he will be missed by many people. Rest in peace Tom.
So, very sorry for your loss. Tommy was always so pleasant and friendly . May all your fond memories help as the family journeys through this difficult time.
Dearest Cousin Tommy, you will be missed, I am grateful to have been a part of the “Evely/Young Beehive” a large, wonderful family home where my cousins were more like my siblings, may you rest easy.
To Marie, my dear cousins and my Aunt Vera; each of you are in my thoughts every minute of the day, my sincerest condolences on your loss.
So sorry for your loss Marie, Laura and Steven. Thinking of you all.
Marie, Steven, Laura and Family: Please accept our sincerest condolences on your tremendous loss. Tommy was a gentleman with a great sense of humour, a kind heart and always a smile and good conversation when you met up with him not to mention his spaghetti and meatball dinners, the best!!! Tommy will certainly be missed by all of those who had the pleasure of knowing him and we feel grateful to have known him. May loving memories help to comfort you and give you strength during this most difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Marie,Stephen and Laura- Gary and I offer our heartfelt condolence on the passing of Tommy. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.Blessings to all the family at this heartbreaking time.
So sorry for your great loss Tommy was a wonderful man and great memories of all times we meet him and had great chat everyone loved him sorry can’t make service will be in Halifax for medical appt our thoughts will be with u that day hugs to all family
Marie and family. I was sorry to learn of Tommy’s passing. My prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time
Marie: so sorry to hear the news of your loss. Sending prayers and condolences to you, and your family, at this difficult time. Hugs!
Bernadette (Bisson)
My heart is broken for you all Tommy was a true gentleman so kind and funny I will miss him coming into our store for his french club orders Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers xo
I can’t remember a time Tommy wasn’t part of my life from childhood friend of Billie to neighbour on Hills Road and still in contact with various events. Always smiling and laughing. So very sorry for your loss. Marie, Steven and Laura, please know we are there if you ever need anything.
Marie and family, so sorry to read of Tommy’s passing. Prayers and hugs.
Deepest sympathy to all family 💔& friends.
Doddy & Bobby Keel
Marie, Stephen, Laura and family,
I’m so very sorry for your huge loss. Please take care of each other.
Marie, be kind to yourself
Love, hugs and my most heartfelt sympathy,
Cathy Maroun
Dear Aunt Vera, Donna, Marie, Laura and Steve
I’m heart broken to hear of Tommy’s passing. He was a great guy. Always a smile on his face. We named him Mr. MEATBALL AND SPAGHETTI man! Delicious 😋
He will be truly missed by myself and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. RIP cousin Tommy 💔
Tommy was so good to our dad Bob MacDonald. He was so thoughtful and caring as he often sent pictures and texts of dad visiting him at the French Club, making sure I knew dad was ok. He’d let me know if there was anything I should be concerned about or to just share something positive. I will miss his kindness but he will be so missed by dad especially. I can’t imagine the loss for his family. Please accept our sincere condolences, we are so sorry for your loss.
To Donna and Leonard and to Tommy’s family our deepest smypathy. I knew Tommy well when we were growing up. May he rest in peace. Bobby and Tina Gillis
Sitting here this morning remembering that nice looking boy from the top of Broadway. Such a nice guy from a wonderful family. My heart is sad for all of Tommy’s family.
My deepest condolences to you all
Francie
So very sorry to read of Tommy’s passing. I have a lot of great memories having bowled against Tommy for many years. Tommy was a fun loving guy for sure. Sincere sympathy to all of Tommy’s family. Gone too soon. Rest in peace Tommy
My deepest condolence to the family of Tommy.
Marianne and Bruce Bonang
My condolences to Tommy’s family and friends, his kindness and memories will never be forgotten 🙏
Marie and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
To the entire Young Family , our condolences on Tommy’s passing . I first met Tommy when I played Ball with him on the Old French Club Teams in the 80’s . Lots of great memories from those years . Later when we moved to Greenwood , Tommy always dropped over to the House for a Visit to see us when he was down there Curling , where the odd Beer , drink of Rum and a few laughs were had . Later when we moved back home I would run into him every now and then and he was always the same happy go lucky guy . That is the best way I can describe Tommy . Rest in Peace Buddy . Rest in Peace .
Our deepest sympathy and prayers. Tommy was like my big brother when I was a kid.
He will be missed by many I’m sure, and I’m thankful for the memories.
Our sincere condolences to Marie and family.
God Bless
Cindy and Reggie Binns
Marie, Steven and Laura, my deepest condolences. Tommy was a true gentleman and always a smile on his face. He and Gordie made the best spaghetti and meatballs!! In my teens I used to say “Tommy is my brother from a different mother.” He will be truly missed.
Catherina Keough Pendergast
Wayne and I are so very sorry for your loss.
Marie I am so very sorry for your loss and my deepest sympathies to your children and Tom’s many friends. He was a lovely man and will be deeply missed. Hugs to you all.
Laura I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your entire family. 🙏🏻💕
Marie, Steven, Laura,
There are no words to express our heartfelt sadness upon hearing of Tommy’s passing. Our sincere condolences go out to you and all of Tommy’s family. We have such fond memories of the “kitchen crew” and the many events we worked at the curling club. Tommy helped to make it fun and always had a smile on his face. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Jane
Marie, Steven and Laura..
So sorry to read of Tommy’s passing this morning. He was always upbeat and positive to be around and we are remembering fun times in Mira. We know how painful your loss is and hope good memories will bring you comfort.
Morenz and Lorraine
Marie, we are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences go to you and your family. Lynne and David
My sincerest condolences and sympathy to the family of Tommy. His passing was a shock to everyone. He will live on in our memories forever.
cousin John Saniga.
Marie, Laura and Steven
Our most sincere condolences to you and family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Heidi and Frank
Marie, Steven and Laura, we are so sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. Dave and I pass along our sincere condolences.
This has been a tough week for all of us who had the pleasure of knowing Tommy. Condolences to you, Marie, and your family. Your loss is felt deeply by those he has touched throughout his journey. Rest in peace Tommy.
Dear Marie, Laura and Stephen, this news of Tommy’s passing was such a shock. We are so sad for all of you at this time. Please know that we are thinking about you and hope that all your memories will give you comfort. We will see you soon. Hugs from us xo
I’m so sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing, growing up on Hills Rd, where steven and myself grew up together. Playing in the yard or Tommy taking us to the bungalow, Tommy was our mailman for a bit when we moved to Rotary Dr. Always smiling and a deep laugh, Rest easy Tommy.
Heartfelt condolences Marie, to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
We wanted to say how deeply sorry we are of Tommy’s passing. Just such an incredible guy! Always smiling, so genuine, and the greatest Husband, Father and especially Grandfather. In the rink or at the ball field Tommy was present rooting his grand kids on.
He was also a great friend and coworker to so many.
All of your wonderful memories will keep you strong through the difficult days ahead. May he rest in peace.
We are very sorry for the sudden passing of Tommy. He will be dearly missed and our thoughts and prayers are wilt his family and friends!
Marie, Steven and Laura, we were shocked and saddened to hear of Tommy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Margie & Kevin Dickson
Was shocked and saddened to hear of Tommy’s passing. So many happy memories shared with him at the curling club. Such a gentleman and always a smile. And who could forget all the good eating!! Am so sorry for your loss, may time heal your hearts with all your wonderful memories. My deepest sympathy.
Linda Penney
Our heartfelt deepest of sympathies to you all. Wish there were words to suffice, but know that we are sending you much love and hugs.
Marie and Laura,
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Tommy. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Please know that your curling family is thinking about you during this difficult time.
Marie and family, Robert and I are so saddened to hear of Tommy’s passing. Although I didn’t know him extremely well, I always admired his love for his family, which was so very obvious. He will be missed by so many. Our sincere condolences as you move through your grief and may only the happiest of memories remain. Remember, Marie, you have a village of friends as well as your loving family by your side.
Jacklyn and Robert xo
Marie Steven Laura and families.
We are broken hearted to hear of Tommy’s passing.
We had lots of fun and great memories of our times at the curling club. We solved the problems of the world from the bar. Lots of laughter. We’ll have a smidgen again soon. Thinking of you all
Linda and Ken
My sincere sympathy to Marie and your family on Tommy’s sudden passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Anne MacDonald