McKenna; Austin Louis, (July 4, 1927 – September 20, 2011).
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, Ontario. He will be sadly missed by Carmelita (Donoghue) McKenna, his devoted wife of 62 years and his children Maureen, Kevin (Marie), Marianne (Bryan Mulhern), Elaine (Timothy Weekes), Cecilia (John Peirce), and George (Kathleen). He is lovingly remembered by his thirteen grandchildren, Jodi, Christopher, Katie, Ann Marie (Luke Harris), Sarah (Daniel Hurst), Colleen, Kelly, Sheila, Ian, George, Mark, Alena and Austin. He is survived by his sister Anne (Ian McPhee), and pre-deceased by his siblings Joseph (Mary), Fr. George, Charles (Margaret), Luke (Bernadette), Rita, Mary (Harry Elliott), and Theresa (John Tischer).
The family wishes to thank all his many visitors and the staff at Aurora Resthaven, who lovingly cared for Austin during the last eight years.
Resting at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Thursday, September 22nd, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. James Church, Colgan, Friday, September 23rd, 2011at 11:00 am. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Eugene and Mary Telka says
Our sincerest sympathies to all of you. He certainly was a
very special person to all of you and how fitting that one of his last weekends here on earth was spent at the cottage, certainly a bit a paradise. Your memories of Austin will live forever in your hearts.
NANCY BARTON says
Mrs. McKenna and family
My sincere sympathies to you and your family. My parents John & Gladwin Robinson always spoke very highly of Austin and Mom enjoyed working with him on the recreation committee years ago.
Marianna (Doyle) McGill says
Dear Mrs. McKenna You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts at this time.
Dale says
Mrs McKenna and family
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. May your memories comfort you during this time. Dad often speaks how he enjoyed working with Austin when he was Clerk and dad was Reeve.
Dale says
Mrs McKenna and family
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. May your memories comfort you during this time. Dad often speaks how here enjoyed working with Austin when he was clerk and dad was Reeve.
Frank and Kathy Berardi says
Dear Aunt Carm and family, we always enjoyed Uncle Austin’s funny jokes and great sense of humor, he will be truly missed by all his friends and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tim & Lee Doyle says
We have thought about Austin many times and were saddened to hear of his passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with your whole family at this time.
Ted McDermott says
To the entire McKenna familly I send my condolences. I have many fond memories of Austin as I was growing up. Watching him clean the pond for us all to him trying to teach me how to throw hay bales over my head. I hope life is going well for you all
Nancy & Jim McGee says
Kevin, Marie & Family
Knowing what fine people you both are and how you and others in the family supported Austin through his medical challenges, we know, without having met him, what a wonderful person he was. Being so well loved he will no doubt be sadly missed. You are in our thoughts.
Love,
Nancy & Jim
Jerry & Dolores Mckenna & Family says
Aunt Carm, Kevin and family, memories of Aussie will be cherished forever, as he was a wonderful Uncle, great practical joker and warm and friendly host on every occasion. It is with regret that living in BC didn’t allow our family more time with Austin over the past years. We will keep you all in our hearts and prayers.
Brad and Niki Adams says
Your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
The Adams Family: Niki, Brad, Connor, Parker and Taylor
Maurice J(Shaymus)Stokes says
Dear Maureen and George,
To you, Mrs. McKenna, family and extended family I offer my deepest sympathy. I have fond memories of Austin in North Adjala, Colgan and Tottenham area.
Sincerely,
Maurice J. (Shaymus) Stokes
The Mulhern Family says
Our condolence to the McKenna Family.
George & Jane Jackson says
To Carmelita and family. We were saddened to hear of Austin’s passing. Please know that we are thinking of you and you are in our prayers.
George and Jane
John Kimpton says
George, I am so sorry for your loss. While I never met your Dad, I am certain of what a high-quality person he must surely have been, as evidenced by the fine man he raised as his son. Fathers influence their sons from the day we are born. A man is lucky to live to a middle age in the presence of his Dad, learning and being guided by the experience of that which is literally a part of us. A man that lived before us, helped to create us, moulds us and goes on before we ourselves must go, is a unique and precious person. My thoughts are with you and your family in your time of grief.
O'Reilly Family says
Dear Marianne & family
We are so sorry for your loss. I had only met your dad a few times but it was very clear to me that he was a special person.
We are holding you all close to our hearts, and keeping you all in our prayers.
With love,
Marie, James, Justin & Jordan
Joe & Marylou Lavecchia says
George McKenna and family,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
carol lohmayer says
Dear Maureen
Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family at the loss of your father. May happy memories carry you through the dark days to follow.
God bless
Carol
Amy Holloman says
Dear Sarah and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. If he was anything like you Sarah, then I know he was a wonderful man. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Judy Sanders says
I didn’t know Mr. Austin, but I know his granddaughter, Sarah Hurst, and she loved him dearly. Looking through her eyes I could tell he was a good and caring man. I pray God will comfort and care for you and your family during this time of bereavement.
Michael and Petrina Ross says
Dear Aunt Carm and family, we are so sorry for your loss, he will be truly missed.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry and Margie LeSage says
Dear Aunt Carm & family, Uncle Aussie’s sense of humour will never be forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers.