J. Young Obituary
DEFREESTVILLE –
J. Edward Young of Defreestville died peacefully on September 30, 2025, at home. Born in Glens Falls in 1934, he was the son of Marion and Arthur Young. He lived in Chestertown and then in Delmar. Ed was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School, Springfield College, Ithaca College, and served two years in the army. He enjoyed teaching and coaching in the Averill Park Central Schools.
Married for 66 special years, he is survived by his loving wife, Dottie. Ed was devoted to his daughters, son-in-law, grandchildren, his sisters-in-law, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. His brother Ron and sister-in-law Joan pre-deceased him. Ed dearly loved his family.
Ed enjoyed sports, anything active and preferably outdoors, trees, camping, music, speaking engagements, and especially family times. He was an active member of his church.
The family thanks those who cared for him and those who supported him with visits, cards, and phone calls.
A celebration of life service will be held November 1, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church of East Greenbush.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Rd., East Greenbush, NY 12061 or to Community Hospice, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12205 (www.givetocommunityhospice.org) or to ADK, 494 Maple Ave. Ste 1, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. (or www.ADK.org).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Young Family, online at: SimpleChoicesCremation.com
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LaDonna Johnson
October 27, 2025
Rest in eternal peace Ed. Sending heartfelt condolences to Dottie and the entire family. May God continue to provide strength and comfort. Cherish the memories, they may bring sad tears now but in time they will bring happiness & smiles.
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Carol B Stevens
October 26, 2025
I graduated from BCHS with Ed and always enjoyed visiting with him at our 5 year reunions. Ed was a primary member of the committe that planned our reunions and always did an outstanding job.
Ed and Dottie were very active in the Methodist Church that I also belonged to.
Ed will sorely be missed.
Carol Balfoort Stevens
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