Joseph Perry (Strong Heart) Augustine
(1968-2012)
ELSIPOGTOG, NB – Perry Augustine, 44, of Pictou Landing First Nation, NS, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24th, 2012 at the Aberdeen Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit, New Glasgow, NS after a lengthy illness.
Born in Moncton, Perry was the son of Edward John and Frances Josephine (Levi) Augustine.
Perry was employed as a fisherman. He attended St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church, Elsipogtog as well as Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Pictou Landing First Nation.
Perry will be sadly missed by his wife, Martha (Denny) Augustine; his parents, Edward and Josephine Augustine of Elsipogtog, paternal grandmother, Stella Augustine of Elsipogtog; two sisters, Edwena Kay Ann Augustine (Jamie) and Nerissa Sally-Lu Augustine, both of Elsipogtog; two brothers, Mark David Augustine (Crystal) of Pictou Landing First Nation and Park Noland Augustine (Denise) of Elsipogtog, many nieces and nephews, five God children and his pet dog, Zoey.
Perry was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, David Augustine and his maternal grandparents; John Levi and Mary (Milliea) Levi.
Perry will be resting at 73 Army Street, Elsipogtog with visitation beginning on Tuesday at 2 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 1st, 2012 at 11 a.m., St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church, Elsipogtog. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Arrangements are in care of Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252).



