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Owen Young Obituary

YOUNG - Owen W., M.D. 3/14/26 -8/3/08 Owen W. Young passed away on Sunday, August 3rd , at the age of 8l, at Buffalo Hospice after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer. Devoted companion to his wife of 60 years, Ethel. Loving and unconditionally supportive father to his children -Chris, David, Beth, Pete, Janice and father-in-law to Barbara, Paul, Cindy and Peter and proud grandfather to Ryan, Lauren, Kate, Becca, Rachel and Markus. Born in Delmar, NY in 1926 and served in the US Navy Air Corp from 1943-1945. Graduated from Union College in 1947 and Albany Medical School in 1951. Had a loyal following and lifelong practice as a Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon at the Kenmore Mercy and DeGraff Hospitals in the suburban Buffalo area. Passionate classical music and opera devotee, food and wine connoisseur, intuitive sailor, avid fisherman, world traveler, Sabres and Bills fan through thick and thin, penultimate lover of life and provider for those he so dearly loved. The family will be pleased to receive friends on Saturday, August 9th from 1:00 -4:30 PM at the C. Mertz & Son Funeral Home, 911 Englewood Avenue, Kenmore NY 14223. At 4:30 PM a musical memorial of Owens choosing, meant to serve as a grateful celebration of his life, will be presented. All are invited to join us. Flowers are thankfully declined. Memorial donations to the Hospice Foundation would be gratefully welcomed at: (The Hospice Foundation of WNY, 225 Como Park Boulevard, P.O. Box 590, Buffalo, NY 14240-0590).

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Published by Buffalo News from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2008.

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Patty Lutzy

August 11, 2008

Dearest Cindy, Peter, Becca and Katy, Mrs. Young and the entire family,
My heart goes out to you as you deal with the loss of such a wonderful man. I've heard so many neat things about Mr. Young over the many years of knowing Cindy and Pete. I finally got a chance to visit the camp last year and felt like I was right at home. It's a memory that I hold in the warmest place in my heart. You are all in my prayers and have been since Owen's illness. God bless and keep you all.
Fondly, Patty Lutzy

Youngs and Westbrooks at Bluff Point

Jim and Donna Blough

August 7, 2008

Dear Ethel and family, we truly loved Owen and were blessed to have known him. We will always remember his quick wit and ready smile. Both of you always welcomed us like family and made us feel at home--our times at Raquette Lake will always be special memories for us. You will be in our thoughts and prayers often.

Bob Regan

August 7, 2008

To the Young Family,

On behalf of Peter's "Skipjack's family" our sincere condolences on the loss of Dr. Young. Peter has told us about a wonderful, kind, loving family man. Our prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

The employees of Skipjack's, Newton, Natick and Boston

Anne Morris

August 6, 2008

Young Family; Although I had never met Dr. Young, I feel like I've known him through Dave, Barb and Rachel. Our hearts go out to you during this time of sadness and you've been in our prayers all along..... Dave, your dad is in a far better place than us and I hope that brings you some peace.
With fondness,
Anne, Brad, Steph and Kevin Morris

August 6, 2008

Dear Family of Dr. Young,
Doctor was a wonderful gentleman as well a a very competent physician. It was a privilege to know and work with him.
Blessings to you .My prayers are with you. Sincerely, Sister Mary Ann Schimscheiner, RSM [ Sister MAry Joel] former CEO, Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Barbara Cotter

August 6, 2008

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with all of you.

Owen, Sailing the Mediterranean, 2007

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Owen & Ethel, Madremanya, Spain 2007

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Owen & Jan, Barcelona, Spain 2007

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Owen, Dave & Paul, Madremanya, Spain 2007

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Owen & Beth, Madremanya, Spain 2007

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Owen & Dave, Madremanya, Spain 2007

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Owen & Markus, Barcelona, Spain 2007

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Owen, Ryan & Paul, Madremanya, Spain 2007

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Owen & Ethel, Barcelona, Spain 2007

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Owen & Ryan, Barcelona, Spain 2007

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Cappy Burke

August 5, 2008

Jan and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Cappy, Michaela, Colleen & Kate

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Hope Rodgers

August 5, 2008

Peter and family,
Was saddened to hear about you Dad. We do know that he is in a better place with no sickness or pain.
My thoughts and prayers are with your Mom. I pray that t.he Lord give her the strength that she needs at this rough time .
God bless your whole family. If there is anything that you need, please let us know,as you were a great strength in our time of need.
God bless you.
Hope

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