Ian Young

Je découvre avec tristesse que Ian nous a quitté. Il était un grand monsieur, plein d'esprit, de finesse, d'intelligence, d'expérience et de sensibilité. J'ai l'ai connu grâce aux échecs et sa finale de partie a été très dure, les pièces désormais sont dans leur boîte et j'espère qu'il pourra jouer des nouvelles parties...

Nous avons connu Ian il y a bien longtemps mais les souvenirs restent et nous sommes très touchées par cette triste nouvelle. C'est avec beaucoup d'émotion que nous pensons à toute sa famille, ses proches, ses amis et tout ceux qui l'ont aimé. De tout coeur à vos côtés dans cette épreuve douloureuse Brigitte, Nicole et Christine (les soeurs de Monique)

Ian my Scottish first cousin. My mother Joyce Young was his Father's sister. I remember with great pleasure holidays in Scotland and Ian's visits to Birmingham and later on his visits to me with my husband Bill in Murcia and our visits to him in France. Condolences to Carlos and his mother from the Craven family - Fay, Ann, Fran, Peter, Charles and my husband Bill who appreciated Ian very much. Rest in peace Ian, We love you.

I have known Ian since 1958. He was my best friend, I am so grateful for that friendship over the many years. He was an excellent chess-player, a fine cricketer. At school he was an 'all-rounder' - outstanding academically and on the sportsfield. He deservedly became headboy at Beaminster and Netherbury Grammar school in 1964. My thoughts and prayers are much with the family. Bon voyage, mon ami!

Our dear cousin Ian. A lifetime of memories to treasure from early days to school days and beyond. School holidays spent with his Auntie Joan and Uncle David in Southampton where he would love to play chess and watch cricket with his uncle and Brian. We followed his career and travels to all parts of the world with great interest. In 2019 we(Chris and Al) spent time with Ian in Draguignan and although quite unwell he delighted in showing us all the local scenery. We will remember him with much love always. Chris, Al, Brian and Angela

Ian was a very clever and gifted young man at Beaminster School who excelled all round in sports and academic subjects... Maths, science, English, languages, history. He lived chess, acting in school productions and was a young farmer. He was a cricket and football fan and was a loyal supporter of his favourite teams. We shared a mutual friend, Francis Kelsall and a love of football. I was unable to meet up with Francis in recent years but we did keep in touch. I was delighted to renew acquaintance with Ian and friends at the last school reunion and we visited him en route in Draguignan at his lovely home. Last year we spent an afternoon with him on our way to Nice and hoped to meet up in Cannes while we were there but his health and appointments prevented that from happening. He will be missed but always remembered by those he befriended.

Ian was an exceptionally gifted person. At school he excelled not only in all academic subjects but also on the sports and athletics fields. This success of course continued throughout his life. For many years we have had long and stimulating telephone conversations every two or three weeks covering a wide range of topics. I feel privileged to have been his friend and sad that we will no longer converse. My most sincere condolences go to Ian's family and friends.