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Austin, Cleveland Judson. Peacefully, at home with his loving wife by his side Tuesday April 11, 2023 in his 86th year.
Cleveland “Cleve” Austin beloved husband to Susanne (nee Johnstone) for over 57 years. Cleveland was the fifth of 14 children born to Cleveland and Medora Austin. Lovingly remembered by his siblings Ken, Robert, Mary, Faye, Violet and predeceased by siblings Jack Merle, Ross, Muriel, Murray, Dorothy, Myrtle, and Glenn. Sadly missed by his brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws Ian and Suzanne Johnstone, Diane and John Henderson, and Joanne and Randy Thompson. Uncle Cleveland will be missed and fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Retired from IMC Port Maitland, Cleve enjoyed classic cars, woodworking, travel and his loyal canine companion Chloe.
Friends are invited to join the family for a Celebration of Life on Saturday April 15, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. David’s Anglican Church (Livestream available at stdavidswelland.org ), 369 Thorold Road Welland with reception to follow in the church hall. Memorial donations to Dunnville Hospital & Healthcare Foundation ( dhhf.ca ) , Alzheimer Society ( alzheimer.ca ) or Welland SPCA ( niagaraspca.com ) would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences jwhartfuneralhome.com
My sincere condolences to the family.
We are so sorry to hear about Cleave! Our thoughts and prayers are with you Suzanne.
So sorry to hear of your loss of Cleveland Susanne he will be missed. My deepest condolences to all your families . Linda
My deepest condolences.
Susanne, after being with Cleveland for so many years, you will miss him. To you and the family I send my heartfelt thoughts, prayers, and warmest sympathy…cousin Bev
With sincere sadness we are sorry to hear of Cleveland’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Suzanne. Cleve was a great neighbour for many years with lots of stories to tell. Sending our thoughts to the family.
So sorry for your loss. Worked with him at IMC. A real gentleman 🙏
Sorry to hear of the passing of Cleaveland he was a pleasure to visit with whenever we crossed paths! our thoughts are with you.
I’m saddened to hear of the loss of your soul mate, Susanne. I feel your pain.
Dear Suzanna
We are so sorry to hear the passing of Cleveland. He was a great neighbor and watchdog. Remembering the wonderful times you both had together will help ease the pain.
Rest in Peace Cleveland.
Rick, Pat Inglis & Famiy
Sorry aunt Susanne for your loss. All my love
Tracey
Our deepest sympathy Susanne to you & your family.
Sending our condolences on the loss of a good man. Suzanne, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry to hear of Cleve’s death. He was the epitome of a great neighbour- always there to lend a hand. We are thinking of you Susanne!
Mike, Beth, John, and Henry
I’m so sorry to hear of Cleve’s passing Suzanne. I always had a fun time when in his presence, he will be missed, my condolences🌹
Condolences to Suzanne and the family.
My deepest condolences 💐
Shared 10 years at I.M.C. with Cleve, my deepest sympathy to the family.
Prayers are with you Aunt Susan I have great memories of my Uncle Cleveland better know to me as Uncle Dum Dum as I was his Little Joe. Love you both so much 🥰😍 my condolences
Sincere condolences to you and your family Suzanne. It was always a pleasure to chat with Cleve and he always made me smile when he would start out with “I know you” but he never really knew for sure if it was me or my sister..
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
My sincere sympathy to all the Austin family on the loss of Cleve. I was a neighbour , and friend to the Austin family when they lived in Fenwick many years ago.
Susanne
My thoughts are with you at this time. You and Cleve were a strong, supportive couple to each other and to those around you. My your memoires of his life well lived give you comfort.
with sympathy
Susan
our deepest condolences to the families
To Suzanne, all of the family, and friends,
We offer our sincere sympathy in your sad loss of Cleveland.
We always enjoyed seeing the two of you in parades, driving in the beautiful car of which he was so proud.
May he rest in peace,
Dan and Ruth Rykse
Our most sincere and deepest sympathies to the entire family.
Sending sympathy on your loss.
We send our deepest sympathies from us. Cleveland will never be forgotten by so many.
Karl & Fay
Deepest sympathy to you, Susanne, and to your family. Know that I am thinking of you and asking blessings for you as you navigate this sadness and loss.