Obituary of Rev. Darlene Young

Young, Rev. Darlene Mae The Rev. Darlene Young, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2008 at the age of 47 years. Born in St. Catherines and raised in Welland, Ontario and Pleasant Bay, Nova Scotia, she attended Mount Allison University (83) and the Atlantic School of Theology (86). She was ordained in 1986 and served in ministry in both New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. In 1991 she began her work with the congregation of Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church where she served as senior pastor until her death. She is survived by her life partner Linda Kai (Mun Lei), siblings; Jessie (Douglas) MacKinnon, of Pleasant Bay, Lorraine (Ronnie) Muise, Herbie of Cheticamp, and beloved nephew, JR Muise. Darlene will be remembered for her incredible dedication to her family at Safe Harbour, MCC. She served on numerous boards in the Halifax community including the Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project and the AIDS Coalition. She was a theologian and scholar who had a tremendous faith and love of God. She had a balance of passion and compassion that changed all who knew her. She laughed easily and it was infectious. The delights of her heart were her soul mate, Mun Lei (Linda) Kai and her nephew, JR Muise. Visitation will be held at J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, NS (477.5601) from 7pm to 9pm on Monday, September 15, 2008. A Celebration of Darlene’s life will be held on Tuesday September 16, 2008, 7pm at St. John’s United Church at 6225 Willow Street, Halifax, The Reverend Elder Diane Fisher officiating. A memorial service will be held at St. Andrews United Church, Pleasant Bay, at a later date followed by interment at St. Andrews Cemetery, Pleasant Bay. Mun Lei (Linda) Kai would like to thank the doctors and staff of Queen Elizabeth II Hospital for their extraordinary care of Darlene and the ongoing care she received from the nurses at the Cardiac Care Unit. Memorial Donations in memory of Darlene can be made to Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, Box 31108 Halifax, N.S. B3K 5T9.