Jesse W. Young

COLEBROOK, NH -- Mr. Jesse Willard Young, of Colebrook, NH, passed away on the evening of his 80th birthday, Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at the Coös County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown, NH. Born on May 26, 1930, in Pittsburg, NH, Jesse was the son of the late Jessie and Florence (Whitney) Young. He attended the local school in Stewartstown, NH. He served with honor in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict from 1951-53. Jesse’s working career included many different jobs, including working as a local road agent, for the Colebrook Feeds store, and the North Stratford Plywood Products mill. He also worked for the State of NH Dept. of Transportation, for the Tillotson Rubber Company in Dixville, the First Colebrook Bank, and for Lemieux Garage. Jesse’s hobbies included different crafts, woodworking, and he loved to hunt and fish. He was a member of the George L. O’Neil Post of the American Legion and was a Past Commander during the 1980s. Jesse leaves behind his wife of almost 59 years, Margaret (Beauchemin) Young of Colebrook, NH; two sons, Richard and wife Linda of East Barre, Vt., and Allen of Conway, NH; a daughter, Janet of Beecher Falls, Vt.; a brother, Roger and wife Beth of Columbia, NH; six grandchildren; and six great-granchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. Mr. Young is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Hollis; and four sisters, Arlene, Beverly, Betty, and Helen. Calling hours will be on Monday, May 31, 2010, from 3-6 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, NH. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 1, at 11 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Colebrook, with The Rev. Rick Boyden officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the Colebrook Village Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in Mr. Young’s memory may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 27 Bridge St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Jesse W. Young

May 26, 1930 - May 26, 2010