Obituary of Yvonne Lorraine Young

Yvonne Lorraine Young (nee Butt)

Mount Moriah, Newfoundland

June 9, 1944- April 30, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Yvonne Young announce her peaceful passing, surrounded by her loving family, at home on April 30^th, 2026 at the age of 81 years. 

Yvonne was born and raised in Mount Moriah, where she spent her life in her family home, making memories with those near and dear to her and those who came through the “field”. She was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Curling and spent countless hours volunteering her time and singing in the choir. She looked forward to her weekly trips up the road to bingo and travelling around to see friends and family. Yvonne spent countless hours knitting, crocheting, reading, playing solitaire and keeping in touch with everyone on her iPad. She was an avid baker and could often be found in the kitchen whipping up a meal or a batch of her famous walnut squares. Yvonne loved unconditionally and always wore a smile, no matter the circumstance, bringing warmth and comfort to everyone who knew her.

Yvonne will be missed by her loving husband of  63 years, Heber, her son Brad (Joanne) Young of Deer Lake, her grandchildren; Jillian (James) Hoven of Deer Lake, Jacob Young (Becky Maher) of Reidville, Patrick Smith (Bailey Simpson) of Yellowknife, NT , Evan Smith of Hay River, NT, Sean Smith (Caitlyn Wiles) of Hay River, NT, Bryce Smith of Goose Bay, NL, great grandson; Owen Hoven, sisters in-law; Jean Butt of London, ON, Marlene Young of CBS, NL, Joan (Ken) McCue of Ontario, Helen Young of Thunder Bay, ON, Beverly (Bart) De Neef of Ontario, Marilyn (Kitch) Power of Kippens, NL, brothers in-law; Leslie (Nina) Young of Winsor, ON, Paul Howard of Arizona, USA, as well as numerous in laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Yvonne will especially be missed by her “field” family; Lisa (Paul) Hollett, Ann (Doug) Jewer, Wade (Gertie) Skeard, Louise Young, Paul (Cathy) Butt and Tonya Cole. She was predeceased by her loving daughter, who she missed dearly and son-in-law Michelle and Jamie Smith of Hay River, NT, her mother and father Mildred and Patrick Butt, her mother and father-in-law Belinda and Wilfred Young, her siblings; Fred, Bruce and Robin (Dovie) Butt and her sister Maisie Manuel; her in laws; Reginald Young, Arnold Young, Dave Young, Alan Young, Blanche English, Jean Smith, Mary (Joe) Butler, Mona (Tommy) Barry, Linda Howard and Geraldine Wiseman.

A special thanks to Dr. Waghmere, Dr. Martin, the Palliative Care team, and the Public Health and community care nurses that supported us on this journey over the years and worked with us to honor her wishes to remain at home.

The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Monday, May 4^th, 2026 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 5^th, 2026 at 2 pm from St. Mary’s Anglican Church with Archbishop Percy Coffin officiating. As an expression of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to St. Mary’s Anglican Church. Interment to take place at a later date.

To view the service livestream, please follow the link https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=6b099ae8-03c2-4d88-b236-099df85e3107