Austin Lewis Douthwright
1924-2016
Austin L. Douthwright,
91, of the Veteran Health Center in Moncton,
formerly of Albert Mines, NB, passed away on June 16, 2016,
with his loving family by his
side.
Austin was born in Albert Mines
on November 17th,1924, the son of the late Frederick and Mina
(Wood) Douthwright.
He joined the Canadian Army in
1943, having been trained as a tank driver in Canada. After his
training Austin then went to England in July of 1944 and
remustard to
infantry Essex Scottish
Regiment of Windsor, ON C Company. In August of 1944, he went to the
Western Front, later being wounded in Holland in September 1944, and
could not serve for one month. Austin returned to Regiment while
fighting in Hochwald Forest,
Germany where he was once again wounded. His company commander was
Major Fred Tilson who
received the highest award, The Victoria Cross. After the war, he
continued to live in Germany for a year. In April 1946, Austin
returned home and worked in Albert County until 1954 when he
reenlisted to the R.C.A.F May of 1954. In 1974, Austin retired from
the Air Force. He was honored to have received the Canadian Forces
Decoration.
Following his years served,
Austin began driving school bus for the Hillsborough
School Board until his retirement. While living in Albert Mines, he
joined the local Legion Branch #32 in Hillsborough,
where he was very active and served as a past President and also
became a lifetime member. He was very proud to have received the
highest legion award "Palm Leaf" to the Meritorious Service
Medal. He was also a member of the Air Force Vet Club. He was a
faithful member of the Albert Mines Baptist Church. Austin
also enjoyed his sports, his favorites being hockey and baseball,
having umpired many local games. He loved fishing and hunting and was
a member of the Shepody Fish
& Game. He will be remembered for his kind and caring ways.
"Your gentle smile and generous heart will live with us
forever."
He will be sadly and deeply
missed by his wife of 63 years, Joan (Steeves) Douthwright; 3
daughters, Joy Snelgrove (Donny)
of Edgett's Landing,
Ellen Beal
(Craig) of Shenstone,
Shelley Douthwright at
home; son Terry Douthwright (Cathy)
of St. George; his treasured 9 grandchildren and 2 precious great
grandsons; sister-in-law, Beth Douthwright of Riverview.
He will also be missed by several nieces and nephews, his In-Laws in
different parts of Ontario, and by many good
friends.
Besides his parents he was
predeceased by his daughter, Cindy Simpson; sisters, Vera, Cora, Dora,
Ida, and infant sister Jean; brothers, Cecil, Charlie, and Melvin.
Austin was the last surviving member of his immediate
family.
The family will be meeting with
relatives and friends for a time of visitation and sharing of memories
at the Albert County Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon from 2pm-4pm.
The Legion Memorial Service and A Celebration of Austin's Life will be
held at the Albert Mines Baptist Church on Monday, June 20th, 2016 at
2:00pm with Rev. Jack Allen and Rev. Jim Rae officiating.
Following the service a
graveside committal service will be held in the
Albert Mines Cemetery. The family will be meeting for
further fellowship, sharing of memories and for refreshments in the
church basement following the committal
service.
Donations to
the Albert Mines Baptist Church, Royal Canadian Legion Branch
#32, Hillsborough or any Palliative Care
Unit of the facility of your choice would be greatly
appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of
the Albert County Funeral Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape,
NB (506)734-2780. Online
condolences and donations can be made at
www.albertcountyfh.com.
Service Date
Monday, June 20, 2016
Service Time
2:00pm
Service Location
Albert Mines Baptist Church
Visitation
Sunday afternoon, June 19th
Visitation Time
2-4pm
Visitation Location
Albert County Funeral Home
Burial Location
Albert Mines Baptist Cemetery, Albert Mines, NB
Requested Charity
Albert Mines Baptist Church or Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 32, Hillsborough