Louise D. Young

ANDOVER, Mass. – Louise D. Young, 76, long time resident of Augusta, died Saturday, July 20, 2024, at High Point Hospice House, Haverhill, Mass., following a long illness. She was born in Augusta, on Dec. 1, 1947, a daughter of the late Lionel J. and Lucie (Bilodeau) Dumont.

Mrs. Young was a graduate of Cony High School. She had been employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Togus VA Hospital for over 35 years. After she retired, she spent quality time with family and friends and lived each summer on Damariscotta Lake.

Mrs. Young was pre-deceased by her husband, Maynard R. “Bob” Young, III.

She is survived by her daughter, Katherine Young Fergus and her partner Chris Machold of Andover, Mass.; two sons: Christopher R. Young and his wife Julie of Marlborough, Mass., and Jason A. Young and his wife Elizabeth, also of Marlborough, Mass.; 10 grandchildren: Alex, Maddie, Matthew, Thea, Katie, Ryan, Elyse, Bridget, Declan and Giada; three sisters: Arlene Davis of Augusta; Patricia Guerrette of Industry and Doris Baker of Nobleboro as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins, and her beloved dog, Dawcie.

Relatives and friends may visit on Friday, July 26, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 26, at 12 p.m., at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Northern Ave., Augusta. Burial will follow at the new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta.

Condolences, stories, and photos may be shared through the funeral home website at: http://www.plummerfh.com.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in Louise’s memory be made to the Maynard “Bob” Young Memorial Scholarship Fund, soon to be named the Maynard “Bob” and Louise Young Memorial Scholarship Fund, 375 South Main Street, Andover, Massachusetts 01810.

The scholarship supports graduating seniors interested in pursuing education as a field of study.