BELEN, N.M. — Brandon Young, 29, of Dixfield, our beloved son, brother, and friend passed away after succumbing to injuries following a motor vehicle accident in Belen, N.M., Monday, Oct. 1.
Brandon was born Sept. 28, 1983, in Lewiston, and spent most of his younger years growing up in Byron and Dixfield. He loved to jump and swim at Coos Canyon, snowmobile, and hunt the Byron area, spending time with his grandfather, Norman Young Jr., who predeceased him in 2011. We know they are together watching over us now.
Brandon graduated from Dirigo High School in 2002 and Nascar Technical Institute in 2006. He traveled the country working on wind turbines as a Commissioning/SCADA Tech and was employed by Renewable Concepts. He enjoyed his years developing many long lasting friendships. His most cherished moments were coming home to Maine to visit family and friends, eating a true Italian sandwich and whoopie pie. Brandon’s sense of humor and willingness to watch over his family and friends will be deeply missed.
Brandon is survived by his two sons, Gage and Cole Young of California, his pride and joy; his mother and father, Michelle (Blais) and Norman Young III of Dixfield; sister and brother-in-law, Amanda and Tim Kane of Dixfield, and their three children, Sean, Leah and Zach; brother, Craig Young of Rumford; grandparents Ann Blais of Turner; Gerard Blais of Lewiston; Marion Hodsdon of Dixfield; Janet Law of Byron; aunts and uncles, David and Terri Blais of Indiana; Julie and Mark Daniels of Lisbon; Dan and Mary Blais of Colorado; Anita Blais of Lewiston; Melissa and James Ramey of Byron; Terry Dube of Sabattus; best friend and cousin, Ryan Plourde of Nevada; cousins, Jay and Derek Blais of Lewiston; Matt Boucher of Rumford; many aunts, uncles and cousins and friends; and special friend, Jessica Martinez.
A special thank-you to the Los Lumas, N.M., community for their search efforts and support during this difficult time. May God bless you, Brandon. We love and miss you dearly.
Words of condolence and tribute may be shared with Brandon’s family on his tribute wall at www.wilesrc.com.
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