Don (Dino) William Young Obituary

Don (Dino) William Young, 70, of Brownington, VT passed away suddenly in his home on December 17th, 2023, due to heart failure (cardiac arrest). Surrounded by his loving wife, Carmen, daughters, Shawntel & Charlene and grandson, PJ.  He was born in Barton, VT, on April 10th, 1953, to the late Wilfred Alton Young, Sr. and wife, Eva A. (St. Pierre) Young.

Dino graduated from Lake Region Union High School in 1971. From there he started his career of many trades, including well-drilling, bridge work, sawmill worker, carpentry, salesman, and more. He was always the type of man to do it himself, whether it be repairing his home, vehicles, or lawn mowers, even for family and friends. He was a man of many traits and did each job to perfection. His wood finishing was always impeccable. Dino loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, mowing lawns, playing horseshoes. He also loved playing cards, cribbage and games of all kinds with his grandchildren, family and friends.

Dino met his lovely wife, Carmen Vanasse, at The Creamery in Newport, on February 1981 and they married June 25th, 1988. They celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary this past June. Dino was a loyal and devoted husband during their 43 beautiful years together in their home in Brownington, where they raised their family of whom he couldn't be prouder.

Dino raised strong willed children and even stronger willed grandchildren, who all loved to tease him and give him a hard time as he gave them a hard time in return. He enjoyed his time with family and he would never turn down the chance to go hunting and fishing with his children and grandchildren. He didn't miss many of his grandchildren's events or sports games. He loved his lawn and tried to be very patient when teaching the "art" of mowing to the younger generation. He always wanted to help however he could, building bunny cages, picking the grandkids up from school, bringing the grandkids to practice, teaching cards, fixing wheelers/snowmobiles, cutting down Christmas trees and so much more. Dino was one-of-a-kind. He was the LIFE of the party. He was always ready for a good time, dancing and telling jokes. He was the kindest and funniest man you could ever know. Dino would always be there to give a helping hand, and many times he got the short end of the deal, but if he was helping someone out, he didn't mind.

Dino did not have it easy when it came to his health. Back in 2012 he was given a lifeline of 4 months. Again in 2022, he cheated death and constantly struggled through the year 2023. Though he was tired and struggling with health issues, he was still ALWAYS there for his family. Dino's death was a shock to us all. We sure lost a good man on December 17th, 2023, who will be missed tremendously.

Dino is survived by his wife, Carmen (Vanasse) Young. Son, Dameion and wife, Melinda Renault and their children, Joshua, George and Autumn. Daughter, Deanna and husband, Linc Martin and their children Zachary, Jessica, Zoie, and Zander. Daughter, Charlene and husband, Pierre Letourneau, Sr. and their children, PJ (Pierre Jr.) and girlfriend, Samantha Atwood, Tristan and Sebastian and Michelle Olden. Son, Alton and wife, Michelle Young and their children, Alex and Brooklyn. Daughter, Shawntel Bairan and her children, Drayden, Skyllarai and Zaryia. Daughter, Sheila Evans. Son, Alan Young and his daughter Kaitlyn.

Dino was predeceased by his parents, Wilfred Alton, Sr. and wife, Eva (St. Pierre) Young and he had many siblings. Sister, Marie and predeceased husband F. Raymond Viens. Brother, Alfred and wife, Anna Young. Predeceased Sister, Dorothy and predeceased husband, G. Wayne Broe. Shirley and predeceased husband, Francis Perry. Brother, John and predeceased wife, Dona Young. Brother, Albert Young. Brother Wilfred Young, Jr. Brother, Richard and wife, Karen Young. Brother, Robert and wife, Betty Young. Sister, Sharon and husband, Larry Faust. Leon and wife, Valerie Young. He is also survived by many more family members including nieces, nephews, and numerous friends.

Friends may call from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. on Thursday December 28, 2023 at the Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, followed by funeral services at 3:00 P.M. at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orleans with the Rev. Curtis Miller celebrating a mass of Christian burial. A  reception will follow at the Orleans Municipal Building.  Spring interment in St. Theresa's Cemetery on Saturday May 18, 2024 at 1:00 P.M.

If friends desire, memorial contributions in Dino's memory may be made to St Paul's Catholic School, 54 Eastern Ave, Barton, VT 05822.

Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.