Obituary of Austin Martin

Austin Paul Martin ~ 1997 - 2011 ~ It is with unspeakable pain and sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Austin Paul Martin, in his home in St. Jacob’s on the evening of Friday August 19th. He was our life and we will deeply miss the joy and purpose he blessed us with for the past 14 years. If we are granted half of the strength and determination that Austin had, we can somehow make it through this. Our very special boy will be in many hearts and minds forever. Forever remembered by his parents Deborah Louise Martin (Witmer) and Paul Simeon Martin; His big sisters Michelle and her husband Anthony Krasovec of Elmira, Robin and her husband Adam Truppe of London; treasured uncle to Zachary, Cameron, Dominic and Stone. He will also be remembered by his aunts and uncles, Keith Witmer of Hawkesville, Susan and Keith Howard of Alberta, Eric Martin of Kitchener, Jean Swartzentruber and Ron Cressman of Mt. Forest, John Martin of Kitchener, Linda and Harry Sahagian of Stouffville, James Witmer of St. Clements; cousins Anne (Zach), Stephen, Daniel (Kathleen), Amanda, Matthew, Jennifer, Tim, Lindsay, and Kyle. Predeceased by his loving Pa Pa ~ Allen Witmer, and grandma and grandpa Carol and Simeon Martin. The family will receive friends and relatives at Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate Austin’s life will take place at the Funeral Home Chapel, in Elmira on Wednesday, August 24th at 11 a.m. Friends and family are invited to share their memories following the service at the home of Michelle and Tony Krasovec. In Austin’s memory donations to Hamilton McMaster, Neo-Natal Ward would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched and inspired. Service Summary Visitation: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from 7-9 p.m. ~ Funeral Service to Celebrate Austin's Life: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel ~ Donations: Hamilton McMaster Hospital Neo-Natal Ward