Whitman – Sylvia F. (Mendez) Young 87, a lifelong resident of Whitman, passed away quietly in her sleep on Sunday December 28. She was the beloved wife of the late Stonewall J. Young, Sr.
Prior to her retirement she had worked for over 20 years for the Polaroid Corp. and had earned her Master’s Degree from Boston College.
She will be remembered as feisty, independent and dedicated to her principles and her family.
She is survived by her three loving sons Stonewall J. Young, Jr., Gregory Young, Sr. and Dana Young Sr. and her daughters-in-law as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Her services will be held Saturday January 3 at 8:15 AM from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman, followed by a funeral Mass at 9:00 AM in the Holy Ghost Church, Whitman. Burial will be at a later date in St. James Cemetery, Whitman. Visiting hours will be held Friday January 2 from 4:00-8:00 PM.