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The flags have been lowered to half-mast in memory of custodian Tim Young who passed away Dec 31st.听 The flags will be raised again on Monday morning.

The Department of Facilities Management, together with the Faculty of Law and the AV俱乐部 Arts Centre, Fountain School of Performing Arts, and AV俱乐部 Art Gallery, extend deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of custodian Tim Young, who passed away suddenly December 31 surrounded by family.

鈥淗e will be truly missed by his team members,鈥� says Tim鈥檚 supervisor Juanita Haas. 鈥淗e was very well-loved and respected, easy going, never in a bad mood.鈥�

Tim worked in the Law school from 2002 鈥� 2010 where he made such an impact that he was awarded the Weldon Law Grad Ring by the graduating classes of both 2006 and 2008.听 听

Here is a quote from the Dal听News story about the unique event:

鈥淲hen you think of how many hours are spent in this building by students, it makes a difference when it鈥檚 in such good shape,鈥� said graduating student Katie Ives, from Antigonish.鈥淭im鈥檚 always working hard to make sure law students have everything they need and that everything is in its place. We really appreciate all the hard work he does,鈥� Ms. Ives added.听 听

Tim went on to work at the Arts Centre where he will be missed by all units, including faculty and students in the Fountain School of Performing Arts (FSPA). School director Jacqueline Warwick says, 鈥淭im鈥檚 cheerful presence in the Arts Centre was a constant source of affirmation for all of us in FSPA. He had a gift for making each person he spoke with feel valued, and he contributed enormously to making our school into a community.鈥�

Facilities Management鈥檚 Director of Operations Darrell Boutilier echoed the statements above, adding, 鈥淭im was a great employee and wonderful person.鈥�

Tim Young鈥檚 full obituary can be found here:

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