PITTSTON – Leonard Richard Young, 63, of Pittston, died Friday, Feb. 28. He was born in Machias on Jan. 4, 1945, the second son of Frank and Lura Amy (Dowling)Young.

He graduated in 1963 from Washington Academy. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was employed at the paper mill in Livermore from 1968 to 1987 and then by the State of Maine for over 20 years.

Survivors include his significant other, Nancy Troop of Pittston; and his brother, Clyde D. Young of Livermore.

The survivors wish to thank the staff at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Togus for their wonderful medical care and services.