Passed peacefully away at the Placentia Health Centre on July 3, 2018, age 77, with his loving family by his side. Austin lived his best life as a gentle soul, never needing much, and so content with his lot in life. He never complained about anything, and always enjoyed good company. He is predeceased by his parents Albert and Agnes Careen, brothers Anthony and Charlie, sister Mary, niece Sherry, and in-laws Shelly and Ken. Leaving to mourn are his sisters Connie, Donna (Eddie), Lena (Wally), Debbie (Clarence), Deanne (Gerard), Cindy, and Violet; brothers Tim, Val (Marion), Mike, Ken, Millie (Linda), Leo, and Bo; sister-in-law Chris; brothers-in-law Jim and Dave; a large amount of nieces and nephews; his close buddies from Branch; along with the staff and residents from Beachside. Austin spent most of his life in Branch and although his last few years were lived in Placentia, his heart and mind were always back in his community, especially these last few days. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Placentia Health Centre for all you've done for Austin, and to the staff at Beachside Manor, especially Eleanor. A heartfelt thanks to Val and his wife Marion for their continuous care over the past many years, and to his niece Leighanne for her loving care and visits. He will be resting at Maher's Funeral Home in Placentia on Thursday, July 5th from 11 am - 9 pm, and on Friday, July 6th at Holy Rosary Church in Branch starting 12 pm. Mass of Christian Burial to take place at 11 am at Holy Rosary Church on Saturday, July 7th, with interment to follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Branch. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.mahersfuneralhome.ca.

"Gone forever to rest with the old man and the old woman."