(1927-2016)
In Austin's 89th year, it is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather on March 1st, 2016. Austin was born in Robinson's, NL and was the son of the late Isaac and Leona Legge. Austin was from a loving religious family of ten children. He always spoke in high respect for his siblings and their families. Austin is survived by his wife Anne, son Mark (Pam) Stephenville and Daughters Donna (Clifton) Robinsons and Lori (Andrew), Lower Sackville NS. Grandson's Justin, Jamie, Jonathan, Kameron and Ryan. Great children Clifton, Connor & Ellen. Brother: Garland Legge (Stephenville Crossing); Sister: Neatha Masey (Halifax, NS). Step Children: Jim (Della) Dale (Wayne), Wanda (Bill), Sandra (Steward), Wayne (Gloria). He was predeceased by his wife Ellen (1992) and Daughter Loretta (1989). Brothers: Westley, Godden, Robert and Vernon. Sisters: Viola Tillam, Mildred Hayden, Olive Hedrician. Austin was a well know, respected man of the community where he raised his 4 children in their home town of Robinsons. Austin worked some part-time work at the Harmon Military Base in Stephenville as well as crown survey work in his local community. After that he continued into his career as a Fisheries officer for the Department of fisheries and ocean Canada. Over those years he farmed with his brother Godden providing vegetables for his family as well for market. In his retirement years he resided with his wife Anne in Stephenville spending time with their friends and family in the congregation Zion Penticostal Church. Visitation will take place on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 at Russell's Funeral Home in Stephenville. The funeral will take place on Saturday March 5th at 10 a.m. from Zion Pentecostal Church in Stephenville. Friends may sign the online guestbook by visiting our website at www.russellsfuneralhome.ca. The family would like to thank the nursing staff of Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital for their loving support to our Father for the last two years. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of ones choice in Austin's memory.