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David Young obituary
- David Young, a 94-year-old linguist and English lecturer, wrote widely used grammar texts still in print.
- Young taught at UWIST in Cardiff, which later merged into Cardiff University in 1988.
- Young loved Wales and engaged with Welsh cultural life through the Cambrian Society and local clubs.
- Born in Birmingham, he was educated at Birmingham University and Oxford for advanced philology studies.
- He spent his retirement in Usk and engaged with local politics and culture throughout the community.
- Young never married or had children but mentored younger generations and hosted social gatherings.
- He preserved a lifelong interest in landscape painting, particularly watercolours, and kept a harpsichord for recitals.
- Young’s academic focus included systemic functional linguistics and context-based language use.
- The obituary notes his family ties, including siblings and relatives, and the passing of relatives before him.
- The piece highlights his New Year’s Day gatherings and social influence within his circles.
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