YOUNG, JEAN - Jean Young passed away on Sunday after a lengthy illness at the Church of St. John & St. Stephen Home surrounded by her three daughters. She was born in Montreal, a daughter of the late Henry and Isabel Mackie, and the wife of the late Richard Young. In her earlier years, Jean was an active tennis player - winning the Montreal Women's title five years in a row and later won the New Brunswick singles and doubles championship with her late husband. She spent most of her life in Saint John where she was an active member of the Carleton Kirk United Church. Jean was active in the U.C.W. and leader of the Kirk Workers for many years. She was also a Sunday School Teacher and Explorer Leader. Later in life Jean worked at St. Andrews Curling Club, Barbours, and Irving Oil. She was a wonderful mother to her three daughters: Norma Young, Vivian (Tom) James and Bet O'Toole all of Saint John. Jean was a devoted grandmother to her seven grandchildren: Heather Young, Rachel Harris, Matthew and Robyn James, and Melanie, Shaun and Lacey O'Toole. She is also survived by two brothers: Harry and Dave Mackie both of the USA, one sister Lena Kufta of Montreal and is predeceased by her brother John and sister Isabel. Visitation at CASTLE "Fallsview" Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Ave., Saint John West (634-1701) on Tuesday 7-9 pm and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held at Fallsview Chapel on Thursday at 11 am. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society. Following the interment a Reception will be held at the Fallsview Family Reception Centre. Special thanks to the loving staff of the St. John and St. Stephen Nursing Home. Online condolences may be placed at www.castlefh.com