It is with great sadness that the family of the late Richard F. Young announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at the age of 89 years. He will be sadly missed by two sons: Richard J. (Wanda) of West Bay, Wayne (Sandi) of Lourdes, four daughters: Patricia Saveall of Waterville, Maine, Linda Best (Dr. Leoncio) of St. John’s. Shannon Urquhart (S/Sgt. Murray) RCMP of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sheila Doane (Retired S/Sgt. Kevin) RCMP of Halifax, Nova Scoita, one brother, Ronald (Pat) of Stephenville, one sister, Regina Benoit of Lourdes, 12 grandchildren: Erin Saveall, Jessica Saveall, Heather Young, Eric Young, Xiomara Best, Cristobal Best, Nelsa Best, Murray Urquhart, Andrew Urquhart, Kyle Doane, Evan Doane, Kelli-Rae Young and three great grandchildren: Brontë Doucette, Liam Best Aylward, Samuel James Doane, as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Teresa, grandson, André and brothers: Derry Young and Stanley Young. Friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Lourdes on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Friday, March 27th at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Lourdes with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in West Bay. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell’s Funeral Home, Stephenville.