04/10/2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a man who was so much to so many, our wonderful husband, father and grandfather, Faron Kevin Young, who died in Springhill, Nova Scotia on April 9, 2026.
Faron was born in St. George’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, on December 30, 1955 to Ivan and Alice (nee Smith) Young. He was the eldest of six and loved to remind his siblings that he was their mother’s favourite.
He grew up in both Newfoundland and Schefferville, Quebec, where he met his best friend and future wife Joyce (nee Weatherbee), winning her over with his charm, kindness and sense of humour. Upon the closure of the mines in Schefferville, Faron joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and became an aeroengine technician, where he was a proud member of several search and rescue squadrons. Faron and Joyce got married in Halifax in 1980, eventually moving to Summerside, PEI where they had two daughters, Megan and Allison (Refugia).
It was in Summerside that Faron discovered his love of wood carving, a passion that he pursued for the rest of his life. He taught and supported beginner wood carvers in multiple provinces, and his legacy will live on through the art that has found itself in thousands of homes across Canada and the world.
Faron was posted to Trenton, Ontario, and Comox, British Columbia, prior to retiring from the air force. The Young family relocated to Belleville, Ontario, until they purchased a home in Joyce’s hometown of Springhill, Nova Scotia in 2006.
Faron’s years in Springhill were marked by his strong community involvement, most notably as a Legion Service Officer and as President of the Cobequid Off Highway Vehicle Club, his patronage of local restaurants, and the open door policy at his carving workshop located on McGee Street. He was also able to travel to Newfoundland frequently, visiting family and leading several ATV trips.
In his later years, Faron took on the most important role of his life, as the "best Poppie ever" to his grandson, Kohen. He introduced Kohen to his love of airplanes, the joy of a good car wash, ATVs, Newfoundland, and, most critically, Cheezies.
Faron was predeceased by his parents Ivan and Alice Young, his in-laws Buster and Ethelyn Weatherbee, his sister Beverly, his brother Glenn, and his nephew, Ty. In addition to his wife, children, son-in-law Michael and grandson, he is survived by his sisters Barbara, Karen (Bertrand) McGraw and Lisa (Brian) Lucas. He also leaves his sisters-in-law Mary Lou (Jeff) Griswold and BJ (John) McIntosh, and brothers-in-law Bill (Ronda) Weatherbee and Denis Racine, his aunt Magdalen, many nieces and nephews, and a plethora of cousins and extended family.
The family extends its thanks and appreciation to the palliative care teams in both Springhill and Amherst, as well as the second floor staff of the All Saints Hospital in Springhill who were tireless in their delivery of compassionate, empathetic care for both Faron and those who supported him.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the A. H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902 597 2361). An Afternoon of Remembrace will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 1-3 pm with a time of special words of remembrance to be shared at 2 pm.
If so desired, those wishing to make donations in Faron's memory may do so to Springhill Food Bank; GOVRC; Donor's Choice
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Faron's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A H Brown Funeral Service page.
