James W. Young

James W. Young, 71, longtime resident of Westborough passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 6, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Portland, Maine, Jim was the son of the late Lester and Dorothy (Brooks) Young.

He leaves his best friend and wife of 45 years, Susan T. (Schultze) Young.  In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons, Jeffrey J. Young and his wife, Lisa, of Upton, Michael R. Young and his wife, Andrea, of Shrewsbury and Brett T. Young and his wife, Georgette, of North Andover; and seven of his adoring grandchildren, Emily, Allyson, Lilia, Caroline, Avery, Rowen and Camden.  He was predeceased by his brother, David Young.

Jim was raised in Lyman, Maine and moved to North Andover, Massachusetts at the age of 14 where he attended high school. He was a member of the national honor society and student council and enjoyed playing sports. He held a track record in the 880. He attended Northeastern University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and business management. He worked for various companies in sales, marketing and management over the course of his career including General Foods, CVS, Hanes, and Entertainment, Inc.

Throughout his life Jim enjoyed family time, skiing, tennis, horseshoes, and working in his yard. Later in life he and his wife shared daily walks and playing golf. He often planned trips with Susan around New England and Cape Cod viewing the fall foliage or enjoying the summer sun. He truly loved traveling and meeting new people and would strike up a conversation anywhere he went. He reveled in the art of getting a great deal and would go out of his way to research the best ones for friends and family. He was most proud of his three sons. He will be dearly missed as a beloved husband, father, and grampy.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jim’s family on Thursday, February 11, from 5-7 PM at Britton-Summers Funeral Home, 4 Church Street, Westborough. His funeral mass will be held on Friday, February 12, at 10 AM at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 151 Mendon Street, Upton.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Jim’s brother to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.