YOUNG , Teresa Helen (DeGurse) Young

Teresa Helen (DeGurse) Young, age 88 years, passed away surrounded by family, on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Beloved and devoted wife of 62 years to the late Donald “Don” Young (July 1, 2025). Loving mother to Joseph (Elizabeth) and Anne Marie (Kenneth). Cherished grandchildren are Eryn, Sarah and Michael. Special aunt to many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Dear sister-in-law to Stephanie, Joanne, Mary and Margaret. Predeceased by her loving parents, Frank and Helen DeGurse, parents-in-law, Russell and Ida Young, sister, Mary, brothers, Joe, Jim and Tom, sister-in-law, Anne and brother-in-laws, Bert, Blake, and Bruce. Teresa was an inspiring role model to all generations of her family.

Teresa instilled the values of hard work and the importance of education. Teresa was a dedicated, professional and beloved teacher for 31 years.

Teresa was always generous to help others. Teresa was a life-long member of St. Joseph Church, Corunna, Ontario. Teresa was a member and volunteer with the St. Joseph Church Catholic Women’s League (Corunna, Ontario), Moore Agricultural Society and Canadian Diabetes Association (Diabetes Canada). Teresa received several community service awards.

A person of great faith, love of family, strong work ethic and inspiring courage, Teresa was loved by all and will be tremendously missed.

A special thank you to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital Acute Care of Bluewater Health.

Donations to St. Joseph Church Building Fund (Corunna, Ontario) or Bluewater Health Foundation Cancer Clinic would be appreciated.

Visitation at Steadman Brothers Funeral Chapels on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 3-7 pm with Prayers at 6:45 pm by Deacon Chuck Stevens. A Celebration of Life will take place at St. Joseph Church, Corunna, Ontario on Saturday, August 30, 2025 with Words of Remembrance at 10:45 am followed by Mass at 11 am. Father Ray Lawhead will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Funeral Home Not Listed.