YOUNG, Kenneth L. Ken Young - A retired district representative with the Toronto Star and lifetime resident of East York, passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness, on June 7, 2022.
An alumnus of the first graduating class of Centennial College, he majored in journalism but found his career in the Toronto Star's circulation department, mentoring young carriers and providing customer service to subscribers for over 25 years.
As a young man, he purchased the house across the street from his childhood home.
A natural athlete, he loved to socialize with friends over a game while honing his technique.
To his family and friends, he was known for his generosity, his willingness to pitch in with a project, and his devotion to those he cared about and cared for.
Ken is survived by both parents, George (Lam) and Mary Young, sisters April Bond (Mike) and Susan Young (Paul Wubbolts), partner Nancy Johnson, and many dear friends.
Brothers, Morris and Jerry Young, predeceased him.
Visitation will be held in the chapel at Giffen-Mack Funeral Home at 2570 Danforth Avenue, on Saturday, June 18th, from 1 to 3 p.m.
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