JOHNSTON, R.I. – Gary David Young, 81, passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. He was the fourth of seven children born to George Albert and Ferdona (Spaulding) Young, June 6, 1941 in Mexico, Maine.

He is survived by his wife Ellen (Fraser) Young; and children Heather Preuss and her husband Robert and their two children Andrew and Catherine from Milton, Vt.; and Gary II and his wife Laura and their two children, Benjamin and Evan from Johnston, R.I.

He is also survived by five sisters, Noreen Milledge and her husband John of Mexico, Dolores Mowat of Mexico, Dona St. Cyr and her husband Richard of Delaware, Sheila Weld and her husband Bruce of Dixfield, and Joette Carlton of Hebron.

He was predeceased by his parents; and brother Steward and sister-in-law Georgie Young, brothers-in-law Thomas Mowat and Raymond Carlton.

Gary graduated from Mexico High School and the University of Maine at Farmington, at Farmington. He was a selectman for the Town of Livermore. He owned and operated H & G Supply in Livermore and was a special education teacher for MSAD#43 Rumford. Gary was master of Whitney Lodge #167 AF & AM, Canton, and Oriental Star Lodge #21 AF & AM, Livermore Falls.

He was also District Deputy for the 20th Masonic District. He was a volunteer with two programs that the Mason’s promoted, bikes for books and the Chips program as well as the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. Gary loved to spend time in the out of doors mostly hunting and fishing.

In June due to his illness he moved to Johnston, R.I. and built an in-law apartment onto his son‘s and daughter-in-law, Laura’s home.

There will be no funeral or burial services per his request.

For Online Condolences visit, http://www.TuckerQuinnFuneralChapel.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity will be appreciated.

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