Esther Mary Austin

Now at peace with her Lord and Saviour. Surrounded by the love of her family at St. Peter's Hospital on February 11, 2015 in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of 57 years to Steve. Loved and cherished mom to David (Katherine) and Carolyn (Tom Barbeau). She was proud and loving grandmother to Jonathan, Candice (Ben), Jessica, Andrew (Molly), Michael and Joel. Esther graduated in the class of 1954 from Toronto's Wellesley Hospital as a Registered Nurse and worked many years in various areas of nursing. Steve and Esther enjoyed travelling the world including a Caribbean Cruise in 2014 with their entire family. She was a faithful and longstanding member of Chedoke Presbyterian Church. The family wish to thank Dr. P. Ellis of the Juravinski Cancer Center who cared for her over the past 5 years, to Dr. K. Shankardass and also to the wonderful nursing care provided by both the Juravinski and St. Peter's Hospitals.

A memorial visitation will be held at the Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell Ave. E. on Friday, February 20th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A celebration of her life will be held with a memorial service at Chedoke Presbyterian Church, 865 Mohawk Rd. W. on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Chedoke Presbyterian Church would be greatly appreciated by her family.