Blair Young

On May 23, 2021 Blair suddenly and unexpectedly but peacefully passed away at the cottage where he was the happiest, spending his days fishing surrounded by people that he loved. He leaves the love of his life with a broken heart but was able to fill it with love and memories every waking day.

Alexander Blair Young was the much loved husband of Danielle; stepfather of William Thomas and Jacqueline Thomas; fun loving Papa to Austin and Ariella; loving son of Bonnie and David Young of Morden, Manitoba; big brother to Sherri Young-Waterchief of Morden, Manitoba and Keith Young (Melanie) of The Pas, Manitoba; loving uncle to Ross, Erin, Landon, Alexa, Dylan, McKenzie, Quinn; great-uncle to Emmitt and Frankie; son-in-law of the late William and Joyce Boissoneau; brother-in-law of the late Diana Jamieson (Alan), Donna Kozak (late Tom), Denise Engelage (John), Darlene Siemers (Mike), Donald Boissoneau (Michelle), Dina Seabrook (Paul), late Danny Boissoneau (Doreen), Derinda Lannigan (Tom), and late Derrick Boissoneau (Joanne), and adored uncle of numerous nephews and nieces.

Blair grew up on a grain and livestock farm in Miami, Manitoba where he nurtured his love for animals and the outdoors. From his earliest days, he would be found adventuring with his Chesapeake Bay Retriever “Lady”. As his love of the outdoors developed, he was a member of the Darlingford Boy Scouts, Miami 4H Beef Club, and Darlingford Archery Club. He was an avid archer and won more than one of the archery competitions on a touring circuit. As a teenager, he was given a pool table by his uncle Garry and then spent many hours refining his skill.

Blair’s formal education started (K-12) in Miami and then continued on at the University of Brandon where he received a Bachelors of Science degree in Geology. After several years working in Geology, he left for Thunder Bay to manage the local Power Vac franchise that he soon made his own and successfully operated it for over 25 years.

Blair had a passion for fishing that directly put him on a path to meet the love of his life, Danielle. Danielle brought Austin and Ariella into Blair’s life giving him the sense of purpose that he had been missing for so many years.

Many hours were spent on the lakes with his fishing buddies and family and friends no matter what the season. If you couldn’t reach Blair, you could find him on a boat with a line in the water, or drilling ice holes with a huge smile on his face.

Blair’s heart is as big as the man that he was.

Special thank you to Ted & Jan, Ken & Marge, Laurie & Ernie, and Alyssa, for their support and cherished friendships. Thanks also goes out to Upsala EMS and O.P.P. for their quick and kind response.

Donations in memory of Blair may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.