AUSTIN, Robert Gordon Austin - Age 88, passed away peacefully, on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Southlake Hospital in Aurora, Ontario, with his wife by his side.
This followed from a broken hip and hip replacement surgery.
Bob retired early from a long career with USF&G Insurance Company.
He and Sandra happily spent 24 years as snowbirds, first in Florida and then in California.
Bob loved to golf and play bridge and travel. He and his family were long-time cottagers in Bobcaygeon.
Bob was predeceased by his parents, Hugh and Lorena Austin; his wife, Lillian Austin (1991); and son, Paul Austin (2000).
He is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughter, Katherine; and step-children, Deborah Andersen (Michael), Darrell Richards (Karen), Laura Plouffe (John) and Brett Richards (Lois).
Fondly remembered by grandchildren, Khadija Ouassef, Jennifer Andersen, Christian Andersen, Lindsay Woolcox, David Head, Melanie Head, Tiffanie Reynaert, Eric Gallant, Matthew Plouffe, David Plouffe, Michael Plouffe, Kyle Paterson, Courtney Cobham and James Richards; and great-grandchildren, Cole, Elliott, Mickey, Owen, Adelaide, Cameron, Ryan, Mila and Ivy.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 15, at 1:00 p.m. at Sturgeon Point Union Church in Fenelon Falls, Ontario, followed by interment at Verulam Cemetery in Bobcaygeon.
The family suggests that donations may be made to Southlake Hospital or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.