Linus Bernard "Bernie" DeYoung, age 99 of Antigonish and formerly of Pomquet passed away Sunday, June 19th at the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home in Antigonish.
Born in Pomquet, he was the son of the Late John and Annie (Boudreau) Deon.
Throughout his working career, Bernie was a carpenter having worked many years for Floyd’s Construction and Saint Martha’s Hospital. Devoted to his faith, he was a member of Ste. Croix Parish in Pomquet.
He is survived by his daughter Annie Mae Chisholm, Pomquet; grandchildren Michelle Chisholm, Okotoks Alberta, Nicole (Marc Brown), West River; great-grandsons Nolan and Alex.
Besides his parents he is predeceased by his spouse Lena (Morrell); sons, Pierre, and Joseph; son-in-law Barry Chisholm; brothers Joseph, Wallace, Francis, and Clement; sisters Rita, Irene, Kay, and Jane.
Funeral Mass will be held at Ste. Croix Church in Pomquet on Friday, June 24th with the Reverend Andrew Gillies presiding. Burial in the Parish Cemetery. The family has requested that masks be worn at the Funeral Mass.
Memorial donations may be made to the Ste. Croix Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home staff and Dr. John Chiasson for the wonderful care they provided Bernie over the years.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Services, 135 College Street Antigonish.
Online condolences www.clcurry.com