Ross Young

Ross Terry Young (March 20, 1962 – April 9, 2021) was a Canadian provincial-level politician and financial advisor on Prince Edward Island. He served as member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island (MLA) from 1991 to 1996, representing 1st Kings and sitting with the Prince Edward Island Liberal Party.

Early life Young was born in Souris, Prince Edward Island, on March 20, 1962. His father, Ross "Johnny" Young, was also an MLA who represented 1st Kings; He won the by-election for 1st Kings (his father's former riding) on March 18, and was re-elected in the 1993 provincial election. to change the province's electoral districts to single-member ridings.

Later work After retiring from politics, Young was employed in financial services, post-secondary education and private consulting. He served as executive assistant for Alan McIsaac, the Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, starting in October 2011. He also acted as a political panelist on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. A Canadian football enthusiast, he oversaw the re-founding of minor football in Eastern Kings, coaching his hometown Souris Wildcats, and the Holland College Hurricanes from 2016 to 2018.

Personal life Young married Mary Rita Sullivan on December 30, 1994. Together, they had three children: Laura, John Ross, and Jay. Young died on April 9, 2021, at the age of 59.