Obituary of Gordon Stewart Young

Gord Stewart Young, the last of nine siblings, passed peacefully in St. Marys on March 30, 2025.

Gordon was born in Kincardine, Ontario, on February 14, 1934 to MacLean and Agnes Young. He is survived by his wife Reta (nee Smith), whom he was married to just shy of 70 years; his children Twyla and Doug Petrie of Tasmania, Jennifer and Jeff Leslie of St. Marys, Jodi and Kevin McGuffin of Thorndale, and Kyle and Erin Young of New Hamburg. Gordon’s grandchildren were much loved: Liz and Nick Jones, Richard and Jess Petrie, Katelyn Petrie and Brian, Eric Leslie and Lily, Chad Leslie and Madi, Jordan McGuffin, Lauren and Evan Young; and great grandchildren Evelyn, Kingston and Freya Petrie. Predeceased by son-in-law Brian Verellen (1998).

Gordon and Reta lived for 52 years on their farm near Thorndale before moving to St. Marys five years ago. The family would like to thank the staff of Fairhill and Kingsway Lodge for their care, kindness and support.

Cremation to take place. Family and friends are invited to the ST. MARYS UNITED CHURCH, 85 Church St. S. St. Marys, on Saturday, April 5, 2025 for visitation from 10 am until the time of the Memorial Service at 11 am. Interment in Siloam Cemetery, London.

Click here to view a video of the service. 

Benevolence, education, advocacy and empowerment were important to Gordon. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Canadian Food Grains Bank, World Vision, or Doctors without Borders.