Frank Austin

November 13, 1931 - November 23, 2024

Alford “Frank” Austin passed away peacefully at The Bridge Hospice in Warkworth on November 23, 2024, at the age of 93. Beloved husband of Rita Austin (née Vigneux) for 57 wonderful years, Frank was a loving brother to Nellie and Walter and will be deeply missed by his friends and extended family.

Frank was predeceased by his parents, Fredrick and Alice Austin, and his sister Verna. Known for his talent as a mechanic and his love for all things Ford, Frank spent many years as a custom farmer, serving the canning factory in Trenton. His hardworking nature and warm presence will not be forgotten.

Family and friends are invited to gather at the Weaver Family Funeral Home – Warkworth, 70 Church Street, on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM, with burial at McPhail’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by Frank’s family. Memories, photos, and condolences may be shared online at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared with the family at Weaver Family Funeral Home.

Helen Lorraine Smith

June 30, 1931 - November 23, 2024

Helen Lorraine Smith (née Tompkins) passed away peacefully at The Bridge Hospice on November 23, 2024, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Smith, Helen was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love for family and life will be remembered by all who knew her.

Helen is survived by her loving son Daniel (Kim) Smith and predeceased by her son Lee Smith. She was a cherished grandmother to Aaron Smith, Leslie (Elvis), and Derek (Holly) Ellicott, and a treasured great-grandmother to Michael. She was also a loving sister to the late Jean Otter, Shirley Otter, and Marion Malynyk. Helen will be dearly missed by her many nieces, nephews, and extended family. She is predeceased by her parents, Roland and Jennie Tompkins.

Known for her deep devotion to family, Helen delighted in baking, knitting, and creating joyful Christmas celebrations. Her pride in her heritage and Indian Status with the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte was a central part of her life. Helen’s humor and larger-than-life presence, along with her storytelling and inventive words, will be sorely missed.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Kelly Parks and her staff, the staff at Island Park and Campbellford Hospital, and the compassionate volunteers and staff at The Bridge Hospice in Warkworth.

Respecting Helen’s wishes, cremation will take place with a private interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Campbellford. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Bridge Hospice in Warkworth would be appreciated by the family. Memories, photos, and condolences may be shared online at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared with the family at Weaver Funeral Homes.