Donald Stewart Young

5th April 1948 - 29th August 2022
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Hedgehope Community Centre, 1421 Rakahouka-Hedgehope Road
Tuesday 6 September 2022, 1:00PM

YOUNG Donald Stewart, suddenly at home on his farm at Springhills on Monday 29th of August, age 74. Loved son of the late Fraser and Jean Young.

Dearly loved husband of Norah Young, much loved father and father-in-law to Charlotte and Mark O'Leary, Emily and John McRae, Alistair and Olivia Young and loving Grandfather to Emelia, Freya, and Sophia O'Leary, Robbie and Nieve McRae and Isabella, Luana and Mia Young. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Rosemary and Bevan Hurst and dear friend to many. A celebration of Donald's life will be held on Tuesday 6th September at 1pm in the Hedgehope Community Centre 1421 Rakahouka-Hedgehope Road followed by interment at the East Winton Cemetery. Messages to 54 Mako Road, Springhills,  RD1,Winton 9781

 

 

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So sorry to hear of the loss of Donald. We enjoyed his company. He had an his honest quirky sense of humour and a great way of telling a story. He will be missed very much by his family, friends and neighbours.
Mervyn and Marie Frew, Otapiri Gorge
So sorry to read of the Death of Donald. There has been intermingling of our families from the Hedgehope/Springhills communities for so many years.
My thoughts and condolences are with you.
Jeanette (Kate) Leebody, Dunedin
So saddened to hear about Donald’s passing. Such a character who will be sadly missed. Sending love to all his family. Ross and Kay Thomson
Kay Thomson, Winton
I was saddened to read of Donald’s death, please accept my sympathy Norah, and also to your family.
Pauline Copeland , Cromwell
So sorry to hear of Donalds passing , we had not seen Donald for a long time , but always remember him as a good guy and a good neighbour when we lived out there.
Allan & Sue Frisby, Winton
Thinking of you all at this sad time with the loss of Donald. What a shock with such a fit character and leaving a huge hole in all of your lives.
With love from Cea , Peter, Andrew, Nick, Penny and Families
Celia Bowmar, Gore