Obituary of Lois Wilcox Young

LOIS (WILCOX) YOUNG, 91 of Swanville, passed away on July 20, 2012 at home. She was born on November 7, 1920 in Belfast, the daughter of Martin and Mabel (White) Wilcox. Lois was involved with the USO during the war. She worked at the shoe factories and the Journal Press. Lois enjoyed knitting, gardening and art, especially painting with water colors. Her husband remembers her as a “damn good cook and wife”. She enjoyed traveling to Chesuncook Lake in the North Woods with her husband and family. She is predeceased by her parents; three brothers and two sisters. Lois is survived by her loving husband of almost 67 years, Everett “Pete” Young; her beloved children, Malcolm and Bonnie Lee Young, David Young, Martin and Sue Young, all of Swanville, Joan and Dick Taylor of Albion, Linda and Jerry Klyne of Pennsylvania, and Bonnie Jean and Kerry Bowden of Belmont; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, July 28th from 1-3 p.m. at her home, 198 North Searsport Road, Swanville. A special thanks to the Hospice of Waldo County, Oncology staff and her many caregivers. Those who wish may make memorial contributions in her memory to Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County, PO Box 772, Belfast, ME 04915.