by the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — Edward L. Young, 88, of Berlin, Md. died Tuesday (Aug. 14) at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

Young was born in Hinsdale, N.H. and was the son of the late Paul E. and Leona (Packard) Young.

He was employed by Ocean Down for 35 years as the general manager and was a member of the U.S. Trotting Association.

Young is survived by a son, Nathan C. Young of Berlin; a brother, Arnold Young of Vermont; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many, many extended grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Mark E. Young; daughter, Anne K. Smith; sister, Beverly Nolan; granddaughter, Morgan Smith; and long-time companion, Mary Lazur.

A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on Friday (Aug. 24) at St. Matthews by the Sea U.M. Church, 1000 Coastal Hwy. in Fenwick Island.

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