ROCKPORT – Aubrey Clark Young, 83, of Camden, died peacefully Fri-day, April 4, 2008, at Penob-scot Bay Medical Center. Aubrey was born June 8, 1924, in Rockport, and was the son of Aubrey C. and Eva Ruth (Miller) Young. After his father’s death in 1925, his mother married George H. Ayers, whom Aubrey considered his dad. He attended Camden High School as a member of the Class of 1943, but chose to serve his country after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and entered the U.S. Navy in 1942. He crewed the USS Hanover in the Pacific Theater. After the war, Aubrey returned to Camden to work in the family business, Ayers’ Fish Market. He married Dorothea Dyment, Sept. 12, 1947. Aubrey was a very active member of the community, serving as one of Camden’s town selectmen for many years and was a member of Camden Lions Club. He was also served on the board of directors for both the Camden Outing Club and Camden YMCA. Though he was involved in many other community organizations, Aubrey had a particular interest in helping the youth. He was a founder of the Camden-Rockport Summer Recreation program. Aubrey is perhaps most remembered in his fish market, which he took over for his stepfather in 1954. Hardly a person would leave his fish market without a smile on their face from Aubrey’s endless supply of jokes, teases and tales. The people of Camden would always know a fundraiser by the constant pre-sence of Aubrey’s fish chowder. The market was also an epicenter of town politics; few could make regular purchases without enduring the news of the moment. In addition to his parents, Aubrey was predeceased by his brothers, Harold A. Young, Ralph F. Ayers and Richard E. Ayers; a brother-in-law, Donald Dyment; and his sister-in-law, Dorothy B. Young. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothea of Camden; his son Craig and wife, Silvia, of North Turner; his son, Stuart of Camden; his grandchildren, Erin and husband, Matthew Mower, of Lewiston, Andrew of North Turner and William of Camden; his brother, George H. Ayers and wife, Ruth, of Gorham; his sisters-in-law, Anne Ayers of Union, Patricia Ayers of Camden, Jeanette Tolson of Orlando, Fla., and Betty Dyment of Burketville; many cousins, nephews and nieces. Aubrey will also be missed by his faithful and devoted canine companion, Simon. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 7, at Long Funeral Home, 9 Mountain St., Camden. The funeral will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camden, with the Rev. John Raftor officiating. Memorial donations may be made to MONEY – More Opportunities For Neighborhood Youth Athletic Foundation, 50 Bull Hill Road, Hope, ME 04847.
AUBREY C. YOUNG
