SHONA JANE ELIZABETH YOUNG

(formerly Dicks) May 22,1987 – November 30, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Shona, beloved daughter of Mary Young and Doug Dicks; and sister to Alison Young. Shona lived her life with courage and determination despite the increasingly severe suffering caused by Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (E.D.S.). An animal lover from childhood, she became a very proficient horseback rider. Shona adored her horse, Kiwi, and all seven of our cats. She excelled in soccer, figure skating and baseball until her joint instability prevented her from participating further. As her days became more limiting, she filled her time with reading, puzzles, knitting, cross-stich, photography and learning Spanish. Shona was a huge Blue Jays fan, funny, generous to a fault, and a loyal friend who touched the lives of all who knew her. Shona, who latterly preferred the name "Lizzie," tried to smile no matter what and did everything that she could to educate the medical community and friends alike on the pain and disfunction that E.D.S. can cause. A Celebration of Life will be held at Eglinton St. George's United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd., Toronto, M4R 1L2, on Thursday, December 18th, at 1 p.m., with visitation before the service. To join us: esgunited.org/funeral-services-live Donations may be made to EDSCanada.org or a charity of your choice.