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Young; Robert Douglas

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YOUNG – Robert “Bobby” Douglas, 81, of Moose Harbour, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2020 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born in Liverpool, Bobby was a son of the late Stuart and Margaret (Conrad) Young.
Bobby stared working at a young age; first with Tom Scobey fishing; Willis Manthorne spreading salt on the road; Basil Hanley, Everette and Clarence in the woods and delivering potato chips with Raymond Henley. He helped to dig out Moose Harbour then went to work with Mosher and Rawding Ltd, then Mosher and Rawding Enterprises for 37 years. He went to work with Irving Cranes and hauling wood chips for Lester Zwicker Trucking. His last place before retiring was with the Region of Queens. When Bobby wasn’t working, he enjoyed playing in the woodpile and cutting wood in the community. He also enjoyed playing hockey in his younger years, dancing to Dave Burbine and Traditional Country and driving stock car.
Bobby is survived by his wife of 59 years, Thelma (Tarr); his daughters Roberta (Chris) of Bridgewater; Ronna (John) of Caledonia; his sons: Robert (Sharon) and Richard (Kelly) both of Moose Harbour; Ronald (Angela) of Sandy Cove. His grandchildren Christine, Melissa, Jillian and Leigh-Ann and his great grandchildren Mason, Sadie, Landon, Conner and Madison. His brother Roland of Bramlea, ON.
Besides his parents, bobby was predeceased by a great granddaughter Samantha, his sisters Loretta Weaver and Faith Patterson.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. A graveside memorial service will be held Friday, October 2, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in Liverpool Baptist Cemetery. No flowers by request, donations may be made to Queens General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
The family would like to thank Drs. Morash, Burrell, Crawford and Harris as well as the nurses in outpatients and medical floor at Queens General Hospital, palliative care and VON. All friends and family who helped especially Charlene White and Patti Emenau for all their support.
All those attending Bobby’s service are required to bring their own mask, practice physical distancing where possible and provide the funeral staff with contact tracing information.

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  1. Donna Denison

    To Bobby’s family – have lots of great memories of Bobby – makes me smile to think of him. I remember when he used to have a stock car at the track behind the Sable River Fire Hall. He’ll be missed – hugs to you all.

  4. Billy Joudrey

    Sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. He was a very nice man with a big heart. He will be missed by those who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  5. Gordon and Jackie Eisnor

    Thelma and family: So very sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing.Our condolences to all your family.

  7. Betty Meisner

    sending my condolences to the family i got to know Robert when he hauled gravel from Middlewood Quarry for the Region of Queens a very nice mam take care, always lending a helping hand R.I.P. Robert
    Betty Meisner

  10. Walter & Noreen MacDonald & Phyllis Wolfe

    Thelma & Family: We want to send deepest sympathy on Bobby’s passing. Always picture him with Dad working on heavy equipment and stories told after Saturday nights out dancing.

  11. Carolyn MacDonald

    Thelma and Family,

    I was so sorry to read of Bobby’s passing. My sincerest condolences to you all.

    Carolyn MacDonald

  12. Marie Wambolt

    Thelma and family
    Saddened to hear of the passing of Bobby. Knew him for many years.He sure did love to dance ,especially the old time dances..great stock car driver. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. The memories you have of your life together will help get you through the difficult days and nights. Take care. Hugs

  13. Margo Hanley

    Sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. He was a well known man and will be missed by so many. My sincere condolences to all the family.

  15. Doug and Sylvia Zwicker; Brian and Kim Mansfield

    We are very sorry for the loss of a husband, father, grandfather and friend. Many memories of Bobby and family at the dirt track.. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  16. Pam and Wayne Mansfield

    Thelma, Ronna and family We are saddened to hear of Bobby`s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I have many fond memories of him and Dad working together at Mosher and Rawding. He was a lovely kind man and I enjoyed chatting with him over the years. Hope he is at peace after his many long years with his health.

  17. valerie and gary joudrey

    to thelma and her family, gary and i would like to send our condolence to you and all bobby’s family. he was a nice man and i enjoyed his company as well as yours at the dances at the legion, when i sat at the door every Friday night, take care and enjoy your precious memories.

  22. Adam Conrad

    I was sorry to hear of his passing. He was great man who I have a great deal of respect for. I always enjoyed our conversations. I will remember him for his old school work ethic and love of racing.

  27. Robert & Sally Fader

    Thelma & family:
    So very sad to read this. Bobby was a good man and a hard worker. Always enjoyed talking to him. Sending our condolences at this very sad and difficult time.

  28. Scott and Maryann Rhyno

    Thelma and family,
    We are so very sorry to hear about Bobby. Please accept our deepest condolences and know that you are all in our thoughts. R.I.P. Bobby
    Scott and Maryann

  29. Darlene Connolly

    Dear Thelma and family – So very sorry to see that Bobby has passed away. Take comfort in knowing that he is at peace now. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

  31. Donna Verge

    To Thelma, Pete and family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Keep your memories close to your heart Love Donna and Bazil.

  33. Peggy and Richard Hatt

    Dear Thelma ,Ronna and family .We are so sorry for your loss .Take comfort in knowing you took the best care of him till the end .I am just a phone call away ….Sincerely Peggy and Richard

  34. Hugh D Mosher

    Dear Thelma and family,

    I am so sorry to learn of Bobby’s family. I have many fond memories of growing up with his close ties to our family. When I was a teen I loved following him at the dirt track races as well. He was a great hard working man. I do hope your memories will help you all going forward.

  35. Beatrice Delong

    Thelma, Peter, Richard and Families: So sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. Sincere Condolences to all of the family.

  37. Susan Linda Levy

    I have known Bobby for a long time but the memory I will always have is when he brought the big crane from Mosher and Rawding down to our house and lifted the roof off and held it in the air while the 10-12 guys here put up the walls for the house and when he set that back down on the walls he was out maybe 1/16th of an inch – it was amazing to watch and I have it on video. R.I.P. Bobby and may you be dancing up a storm. Condolences also from my Mom Joyce Whynot

  38. Jeanette ,Irving Whynot,

    Richard and family .So very sorry for your loss .Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

  39. Christopher Clarke

    So sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing.. He was a fine man He used to plough my driveway for years when he worked with Mosher and Rawding. My sympathy to his family

  40. Esther (Tarr) Doggett

    Thelma and Family

    So sorry for your loss. Condolences to all the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  41. Melissa Conrad

    So many memories with this great man. From holding the checkered flag in many of his wins when stock car racing to all the sleep overs and weiner roasts listening to box car Willy . Will always be in my thought grampy and until we meet again

  43. Jordan and Bella Oickle

    To all of Bobby’s Family
    So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. R.I.P. Bobby

  44. Muriel & Stewart Sperry

    Thelma & Family:

    We were very sorry to hear Bobby had passed away. We keep in touch with Peter & Sharon and knew he struggled with his daily living for several years. He fought a good fight and now it is time to rest peacefully.

    We hope the many wonderful memories of your 59 years together, all your enjoyable times spent together with family & friends, dancing Friday nights at Liverpool Legion to all the bands but specially Dave Burbine and Traditional Country, help you all through these difficult times.

    We are thinking of you. Take care.
    Muriel & Stewart Sperry

  45. Diane and Donald White

    Thelma and all your family , so very sad for you all to have to say goodbye to this dear man.
    Bobby and Thelma were the best neighbours you could ask for , the memories of all of us helping each other over the past forty odd years …. priceless…. he was adored by us all … see you later friend. ❤️

  46. Debbie/ Gene Wamboldt

    Richard and Family
    So sorry to hear of your loss,May you know you are in our prayers and thoughts

  47. Duncan Mac Isaac

    We were saddened to hear of Bobby’s passing. He was a hard worker and good neighbour. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Duncan & Goretti Mac Isaac

  49. Sheree Chandler

    Dear Thelma and Family ,
    I was shocked and saddened to hear of Bobby’s passing. Deepest sympathies in the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.

    Freda Muise

  50. Marilyn

    Thelma, so sorry to hear about Bobby. Always enjoyed seeing you both at Friday Night Fever and all the many jam sessions and Variety shows. Such a nice man. My heart goes out to you. Take care.

  51. Rose White

    To Peter and family I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to say good-bye to our loved ones, His suffering is over for the living your suffering has just begun, Please know I am thinking of you and your family .and sending my love. May you remember the happy times you have had with your father and the love you shared. Rose Marie White

  53. Bebe Dauphinee

    To Thelma and family So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  54. Janet and George Fletcher

    Young Family: We were sorry to hear about Bobby. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.

  55. David & Judy Whynott of mersey point

    Thelma and all of Bobby’s family we are so sorry to hear of your loss, Bobby was a great guy and full of ambition and hard work, he will be remembered often by all who knew him.Bless you all at this sad time.

  60. Rosalie Croft

    Thelma and family,

    I am very sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. Growing up just down street, I have many memories of you both.
    He always had a smile and a wave. Cherish your memories and find peace in the love of family.

  61. Marilyn Whynot

    To Thelma and families so sad to hear of Bobby’s passing . My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time but now he is at peace . He was a very hard worker. RIP Bobby

  62. Kim

    Thelma and family
    Sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing.
    Thinking of you all during this difficult time
    Kim, Timmy, Jenny and Jessie Clattenburg

  63. una GallanT &BILLY WOLFE

    SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT Bobbys PASSING>HE WAS A VERY NICE MAN .HE WILL DANCE IN HEAVEN NOW>SO SORRY .RIP BOBBY

  64. JOHN BAIN SR.

    thelma and family. so sorry to have heard of bobbys passing . i can remember him with my fathers old stock car and still hold the memories . thinking of you all. john

  65. Barbara Burns

    Ronald, Angela and Family,
    I am so sorry to hear about Bobby. I met him many years ago in Port Medway, but haven’t seen him for a long time.Take care of each other in the difficult dats ahead.

  66. Barbara Burns

    Ronald, Angela and Family,
    I am so sorry to hear about Bobby. I met him many years ago in Port Medway, but haven’t seen him for a long time.Take care of each other in the difficult days ahead.

  67. Linda Newell & Staney Nickerson

    To Peter & family: So sorry for the loss of your father.Please accept our condolences at this sad time. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

  68. Ruth Anne Zwicker and Kevin Cole

    Thelma and all of Bobby’s family,

    So sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. He was such a fine man. I always loved his smile and have fond memories of being at Happy Landing with dad and Bobby being there. Thinking of you all. Take care.

  69. Carolyn & Leo Henderson

    Peter & Sharon: So sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. Thinking of you both.
    Carolyn & Leo Henderson

  70. Reid and Patti Emenau

    Thelma and family,

    No need for me to say many words here. You know my heartfelt feelings for this wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He had a lot of time for everyone and in his younger years that was truly evident for what he did for family, friends and neighbours. Kindness not forgotten. He loved his family time and you all can cherish those memories. Rest easy Bobby. Love to you all.

  72. Anna and Carla

    To my dear Sister and Family
    We are so sorry that Robert has passed away.We know how hard it was for you to keep Robert at home and look after him…you certainly did a great job!!! He is at peace now and is not in any pain.Lean on your family for support and comfort in the coming days.Smile and laugh at the good memories and cry when you need to as it is all part of the grieving process…Love to everyone… Anna and Carla
    .

  74. Manson and Nancy White

    To the Young family,

    We were deeply saddened to hear of Bobby’s passing. We knew he has not been well for awhile. You were great neighbors to us when we lived in Mersey Point. The paper was always delivered very early. A very hard worker and willing to help when needed. RIP

  75. Eleanor Seymour

    Dear Young family we are so sorry to hear about Bobby. He is a very smart and clever man. It always amazed me how well he was able to handle the large machinery he worked with.
    Take care till we see him again.
    Herbert and Eleanor (Frelick) Seymour

  80. Brenda Lawrence and Jim Hubley

    Thelma and family .
    So sorry for your loss . Bobby was a great guy ..
    Always had a chat at Sobeys parking lot while Thelma was shopping .
    Haven’t seen him in awhile due to his health .
    Thelma you did a wonderful job giving him the care he needed .
    Take care and hold unto all the memories you’ve had over the years .
    Sincere sympathy to you and your family .
    RIP Bobby .
    .

  81. Leora Boutilier Cavanagh .

    I am so sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing . Knew him well . Him and i always had a special song we danced to at the Legion and he was the one who hauled our camp out on the Rosette Rd in Albany New . He will surely be missed . My condolences to all the family .

  82. Robenia and Theresa Brewster

    To Richard and the Family

    So sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Hold on tight to the memories that you have.

    Take care

    Robenia and Theresa Brewster

  83. Clyde and David Whynot

    Thelma and family we are sorry to heard of Bobby,s passing you are in our thoughts and prayers

  84. Chubby and Kathy Veinot

    Richard, Kelly and Jillian

    We are very sorry for your loss. As the days go by and you think of your dad and all of the great things you did together I am sure there will be some tears but I am also sure there will be some smiles. Hold tight to each other and your memories. My sweet Jillian, we are thinking of you and are sending you our love.

    Chubby and Kathy

  85. Chubby and Kathy Veinot

    Thelma,Peter and Sharon,

    We would like to send our condolences on the loss of your loved one. Remember him with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Take care of each other.

    Chubby and Kathy Veinot

  86. Don and Vi Mackenzie

    Thelma, Peter and famiy, please accept our condolences at this time of your loss. We loved our neighbourhood and our neighbours. Please treasure the memories and hold dear the things which they bring.

    Don and Vi Mackenzie.

  87. Doris Francis

    Thelma and family….so very sorry for your loss,Hold your memories close to your heart and take care of each other

  88. Sharon Verge

    Ronald and Sharon Verge

    Peter,Sharon and all the Young Family
    So very sorry to hear of your Loss.
    Thinking of you all.

  89. Charlene and Bruce

    My memories take me back to the fun times we shared…squeezing everyone into the little VW Beetle, preparing meals together, making hay, going to stock car races, babysitting the kids and the endless hours Bobby spent helping us in anyway he could…I could go on and on. You treated us like family and we will never forget that. We loved him too and we will miss him dearly. Sending much love to everyone.

  90. Sharon Ellis

    Thelma and family

    So sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. Condolences to all the family.

    Sharon and Keith

  91. Arthur & Helen Brown

    Roberta &Chris:
    Sorry to of the passing of your father and father in law.
    He was always around where there was music and pie aaaaaaa7 cake auctions.

  92. Judy Nickerson Tarr

    Richard, Kelly and Jillian
    I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father and grandfather. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Judy

  93. Carol White

    To Thelma, Peter, Roberta, Richard and entire family, my sincere condolences. Since I heard the news, childhood memories have been flowing back… planning neighborhoods in the dirt piles, Bobby showing how to milk a cow or pluck a chicken. He was indeed a hard working man whether doing his job, tending to homelife, or helping his neighbours, as he did our family.
    Hold on to the memories and let them warm your heart as you go forward. Thank you for those memories that I will always cherish.

  94. Cheryl Kempf (Lethbridge)

    Ms Thelma and family. I am sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. I can remember many Sundays watching him race on the dirt track in Mersey Point. He was my favorite driver. I still have the picture of his car that he gave me many years ago. He is the reason I love the races. Hold his memories tight.

  95. George & Pat

    Dear Peter ,Sharon & the Young family….
    It was a shock to read of Bobby’s passing ….may you know our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time ….
    George & Pat

  96. Christine and George Sabin

    To Thelma and family, sorry to hear of Bobbys passing. I had a lot of good times with him in our younger years. Our thoughs and prayers are with you. George

  97. David and Barbara Weaver

    Aunt Thelma and family So sorry to hear of Uncle Bobby’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you .

  102. Clark and Sandra Hebb

    Thelma and family , sorry for your loss , our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow

  103. Jack and Betty Pratt, Truro

    Thelma and family,we were so sad to hear of Bobby’s passing.May you cherish all those proud times you all had the chance to share together.We would always look forward to chatting with Bobby and Thelma at the variety shows that we used to come down to.RIP Bobby.

  104. Kendell & Karla Colp

    Peter and family,
    So sorry to here of Bobby’s passing…. i remember him when i was a kid and always saw him at Mosher and Rawding when we went to see Donnie….then yrs later at mill warf working the crane… always easy to talk too and easy going 🙂 sending Our sincere condolences to you and your family

  105. Nancy Anthony

    Dear Thelma and family: My sincere sympathy in the loss of Bob. Take care of yourself. Nancy

  106. Aubrey & Diane Coombs

    Thelma and family, we are sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing, he was a good guy. Take care and thinking of you all.

  107. Ken Mosher

    Thelma & family our deepest condolences to you & your family . Bobby was a good friend and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Ken Mosher & Shirley Frank

  108. Derek and Shelly Neilson

    Offering sincere condolences to the Young family.
    Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

  109. Billand Anna Cox

    Thelma and family

    We are sorry to read of Bobby’s passing, always a smile and a word or too , he was a very nice man and a hard worker, but always had time for family, may he rest in peace. We send our sympathy in his passing.

  110. Leo

    Ronna and John,

    So sorry for your loss. I did not know Bobby but if he is anything like his daughter he was one hell of a good guy.

    Hang in there, with time your memories will bring you joy.

    Leo

  112. Daryl and Gladys Williams

    Thelma, Roberta and Family

    So very sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. We offer our sincere condolences.

  113. Janice and Darrin Everett & Ruby and Eric Davis

    Sorry to hear about Bobby. Sincere condolences to Thelma and family.

  114. Harold & Ivy Harnish

    Thelma and family

    So sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

  116. Carol & Arnie

    Thelma and family,
    So sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you all at this most difficult time. Take care and cherish your memories of good times.

    Arnie and Carol

  117. Lorna Cole

    Ronna & John, so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing, treasure all those special memories & family times.Our loved ones are taken away from us but our memories last forever. Hugs

  118. Julie Wentzell

    Thelma and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time..

  119. Murray Wigglesworth

    Just saw Bobby’s obituary. So sorry to see. Bobby was a very familiar face when I was growing up and considered him a friend, as most people did!
    Please accept our sincere condolences.

  120. Nelson Boland

    My sincere condolences to Thelma and the family. Bobby was a hard working man and great person to have in our community. I have fond memories of Bobby during the years of Stock Car Racing. As a kid, he and my Dad would pick me up at Sunday School, in a Pulpwood Truck, with good old blue #7 Stock Car on back. Then, at the track and soon as we unloaded the car, Bobby would take me for a lap around the track. What a thrill it was ! Then later on during a break in the races, Thelma would always share her special egg sandwiches with all of us. Great memories they were.
    Thelma, cherish all your precious memories.

    Nelson Boland

  121. Vina

    I sent some thoughts last week but they did not get downloaded so I want to say to Thelma, Peter and family how sad it was to hear Bobby was ill and now has passed away. My late husband Gerald and Bobby used to have long chats fixing all the problems in the world. Bobby was a master auction winner and often bested me to get carrot cakes on auction at the Legion during shows. Bobby and Thelma were great supporters of the Wednesday BBQ and shows during the summer each year. They often requested “Falling Leaves” by Dave Burbine & Traditional Country to be played on my radio shows. I shed a tear last week when I played it for them. Bobby will be missed. Thelma, you have gone above and beyond in your care and I feel so sad for you. Lots of good memories and I know that you all will miss him. Hugs to you all.

  122. Joanne MacLeod

    Richard, Kelly, and Jillian,

    So sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

    Sincerely,
    Joanne, Tasha, Tiffany and Families

  123. Ed and Evie Fisher

    Thelma and family, sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing, thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  124. Tina and Mike Quinn

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. So very sorry for your loss.

  125. Lee and Debbie Frelick

    Just learned of Bobby’s passing. Please accepted my condolences to family and friends. I remember him as a good neighbor with many talents and strong work ethic. I’m sure he left many good memories to help on difficult days.

    Lee

  127. Esther Mosher

    To Thelma and all the family: I have fond memories of Bobby when I was growing up. Dad had a great deal of respect and trust in Bobby’s abilities. He was such a pleasant fellow and so easy to talk to. At times Dad would have him haul my horse and me from place to place such as to the valley and to the Atlantic Winter Fair at the old Halifax Forum. He was very patient to put up with me as a teenager. I also loved to cheer him on at the various stock car races on the south shore. He was a very capable driver in all ways. I have no doubt he was a marvelous husband, father and grandfather. The slide show on his site warmed my heart. I am thinking of all of you as you learn to live without this wonderful man. Esther Mosher

  128. Dale @ Morag Frelick

    Thelma and family;
    So sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing, just heard the news. He was a good man and will be missed by all that knew him.
    Dale

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