LEICESTER: Matthew David Young 39 of 5 Memorial Dr., died Thursday, Oct. 7 at his home after a long illness.
He leaves his wife of 14 years, Laurie L. (Fletcher) Young, his children Nickolas J. and Brittany P. Young of Leicester, his parents Gregory Young of Truro, Nova Scotia and Murdena (Tucker) Young of New Minas, Nov Scotia, a sister Nadine Elaine of Truro, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother Gregory K. Young. He was born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia.
Matt was the Principal of the Leicester Middle School for 2 years, before becoming ill in July 2009. Previously he was Principal of Monadnock Regional School in Swanzea, N.H. He started his career as a school teacher at Norway House in Manitoba, Can., then moved to Bullhead City, Ariz., where he became a Middle School Principal before moving to N.H.
He was a great father, husband and a mentor for many people, in each locale he resided in.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2 to 5pm. in the MORRISON-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester. Burial of his ashes will be at a later date in Oakridge Memorial Gardens, Sackville, Nova Scotia, Can. Please omit flowers. Memorial donations may be made to UMASS Memorial Foundation, Cancer Care Fund, 365 Plantation St., Worcester, Ma. 01605.
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