Merrimac – James Boyd Young, 49, husband of Karen J. (Roy) Young, passed away June 8, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston with his loving family by his side.
Born in Belfast, Maine, he was the son of Boyd Young and Penelope (Bartlett) Young. He was raised in Searsmont, Maine and was a graduate of Belfast High School, Class of 1988. He attended St. Joseph College in Standish, ME and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree. After college, he refereed many high school and college basketball games. James loved all sports and coached youth baseball, soccer and basketball, including umpiring baseball. He received the IAABO #130 Courage Award and it was later named the Jim Young Courage Award in his honor. A determined and courageous man, he enjoyed working on his home and yard and had the perfectly manicured lawn. A devoted husband, father and son, he will always be a cherished member of his family and community. James will be sorely missed by all who knew him, and by his cat Mona and Coco the dog.
In addition to his wife Karen of 24 years and his mother, he is survived by his children, Griffin B. Young and Hilary E. Young, both of Merrimac; his sister, Lynn (Young) Kelley and her husband Frank of Saco, ME; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Friday, June 12 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. A graveside service will be held on Saturday morning in Locust Grove Cemetery, 2 Locust Grove Road, Merrimac at 11:00AM. Donations may be made in his memory to The Heather Abbott Foundation, 181 Bellevue Avenue, #407, Newport, RI 02840. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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The Concord Kids says
June 10, 2020 at 2:06 pmKaren, Griffin, and Hilary, We are all so sad to hear about Jim. He truly was a great man, and an inspiration for us all. We wish comfort for you all during this hard time. God Bless You All, Love ” The Concord Kids”
michael holloran says
June 10, 2020 at 6:53 pmSo sorry to hear of Jim passing away he will be in our prayers. Peace to the family. Love Mike Joy
The Branzetti Family says
June 10, 2020 at 6:57 pmOur heartfelt condolences to Karen, Griffin, and Hilary as well as all Jim’s family and friends. We are grateful for having the opportunity to get to known Jim and his beautiful family over the past decade. Jim will be dearly missed by all who knew him and we will especially miss seeing and chatting with him at Ann and Dave’s Super Bowl parties.
With Sympathy,
Nick and Jackie
Anonymous says
June 11, 2020 at 2:28 amTo the Young family, we share our most heartfelt condolences. You are in our thoughts and we are sending much love. -The Waters Family
Larry Jensen says
June 11, 2020 at 2:19 pmI have fond memories of the Young’s! Refereeing many times with Jim and enjoying his company traveling to and from games. Helping the both of you with real estate and seeing what a great job the two of you did with Griffin and Hilary. My deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of a simply wonderful dad, husband and helpful friend to so many people. I will never forget him and wish all the best to you and your family.
With Sympathy
Larry Jensen
Lisa Mroczek says
June 11, 2020 at 5:07 pmKaren- so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts every day. Heartfelt sympathy and my deepest condolences.
Much love,
Lisa Mroczek