Obituary of Frederick Austin

It is with great sadness and shock that we announce the passing of Frederick John Austin on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the age of 80. 

Fred was born in Deloraine, Manitoba and raised in Waskada. He was predeceased by his parents: John and Marjory Austin as well as brother Lorne Austin (Carol).  Remaining siblings include Dianne Elson (Bob), Ken Austin (Dorothy), David Austin (Cindy), Margaret Temple (Bob) and Barb Lumsden.

Fred joined the Airforce as a young man and was stationed in Cold Lake, Alberta.  After discharge, he worked construction on heavy equipment and met his wife Judy while employed on a project in Pine Falls, Manitoba.  Fred and Judy were married 51 years and resided in Winnipeg where they raised two children; Kevin (Brenda) and Kimberley Siemens (Robert).  Fred was a proud Grandfather to Hailey Forsen.

Fred worked as a Mechanic and Test Stand Supervisor at Standard Aero for more than 30 years and retired at age 62 to enjoy traveling, camping and being outdoors. He suffered no illness or disease prior to his passing; he simply enjoyed a snowmobile ride and a bowl of soup on beautiful winter day and then slipped from this world on to the next.  

Cremation will take place and an event celebrating Fred’s life will be planned in January for his many relatives, friends, colleagues, and neighbors to celebrate his life.

A Celebration of his Life will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at the Viscount Gort Hotel; 1670 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB.