It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father on September 5th, 2024, at the age of 96. Born in Arthur Township on April 28th, 1928. Son of the late John and Nellie Lehman. Predeceased by his siblings Helen, Joesph, Harold, & Vincent. Sadly missed by sister Geraldine Nelles.
Loving husband to Hilda (predeceased) of 52 years, father to his 3 daughters Diane (Doug), Linda, and Karen (Mike).
Grandfather to his 4 lovely Granddaughters April (Sean), Andrea (Vince), Rachel, and Sarah. He was particularly happy to welcome his 2 Great Grandsons Hunter and Everett, finally, some boys in the family.
Austin spent his early years on his parents’ farm in Kenilworth Ontario, moved to Toronto at the age of 22. His first job in Toronto was with East York Township in 1950, then worked for Coughlan Brothers building homes, C.I.L paints and then started at Turnbull (Dover) elevators in 1954 until he retired in 1993 at the age of 65. Austin loved to work and was always up for a good party. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, fishing and summers at the cottage on Georgian Bay but his biggest passion was playing Euchre. He was willing to play anyone who dared to be his partner and he hated to lose. He lived a long, happy and healthy life to the end and was able to stay in his home of 58 years. He will be greatly missed by extended family, former co-workers, and friends.
Please join us in remembering him at Paul O’Connor Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough, M1R 2Y8. Visitation will be held on Tues., Sept. 10, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will occur Wed., Sept. 11, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bonaventure’s Church, 1300 Leslie St., Toronto, M3C 2K9. Funeral Service will be available via livestream at: https://ipickart.com/stream/AustinFrederickLehman/ Internment at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Cemetery in Arthur, ON to follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Austin's memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society ; and Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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Canadian Cancer Society
Heart and Stroke Foundation
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