Gerald Cameron "Bud" Austin 80 years of Springhill passed away after a long illness on Friday, January 4, 2013 in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Nappan. Born in Springhill, he was a son of the late Lewis
Munro and Dorothy Elizabeth (Ridgway) Austin.
He was educated in the Springhill School system. His life's work was spent in the automotive parts industry. Bud enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, four wheeling, his camp, family and friends.
He will be sadly missed by sisters, Marjorie and Helen Austin both of Halifax; Donald Edward (Sandra) Austin of Westville; several nieces and nephews; companion, Joyce Keddy.
He was predeceased by a brother, Joseph.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of A. H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902 597 2361). A Graveside Committal service will be held in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, at 11:30 am on Friday, May 10, 2013, Reverend Tory Byrne officiating.
If so desired, donations in Bud's memory may be made to All Saints Anglican Church, Springhill.
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