Bruce A. Young

Bruce A. Young, 56, of Barrington, NH died Saturday, March 12, 2011 after a period declining health.

He was born in Manchester, NH on October 29, 1954 and was the son of Harold and Audrey (Cotting) Young.

He attended local schools including Jewitt Street Grammar School, SouthSide Middle School, and graduated from Manchester Memorial High School.

He co-owned and operated Atlantis Drilling Company.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and camping. He liked traveling and especially going to Las Vegas. He also enjoyed his two dogs Casper and Wendy, and previous dog Indy and cat Porkie. He was a kind and gentle soul and touched all whom he encountered.

IN HIS LIFE:

Family members include his wife of 18 years, Jan Arsenault of Barrington, NH; a sister, Kathy McBride of Manchester; nieces, Sarah Dumais and Erin McBride and other nieces, nephews and cousins and loving members of the Arsenault family. He could always count on his extended family Patrick and Laura Linton and their children Shawn, Erica and Nicole whom he regarded as surrogate children.

A memorial service was held on Friday, March 18, 2011 in the Lambert Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Animal Protection Charity of one's choice, the Alzheimer's Association 5 Bedford Farms Dr. Suite 201 Bedford, NH. 03110,

or to National Multiple Sclerosis 1361 Elm St. Manchester, NH 03101