DAVID LEWIS AUSTIN Passed away peacefully on June 8, 2017, at Manitoulin Health Centre in Little Current, Ontario, a cancer survivor for 21 years. Dave was the sixth child of nine born to Charles and Ethel Austin December 17, 1931 in Springhill, Nova Scotia. As a young man he joined the RCMP Marine Division, based in Halifax with duties taking him to the far north. In 1955, he married Joan Davis of Springhill. Shortly afterwards they moved to Ontario where Dave spent 33 years with the CN Railway Police, ending his career as Inspector of Southwestern Ontario. He was a member of the Doric Lodge. Dave loved living outdoors; skiing, skating, gardening, camping, hunting, sailing and especially fishing with his chosen son David Allen. He was an avid woodworker and furniture builder, loved curling and golfing. After obtaining his licence he co-piloted for his friend Angus McLeod across Canada in the “Almost Great Canadian Vintage Air Craft Race”. He enjoyed revolver shooting competitions and obedience training with his dog, and buddy, Max. And he loved to dance. In retirement Dave and Joan had many travels – Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Mexico – and spent summers at the family cottage on the Northumberland Strait, enjoying friends and family. David was a gentle man, unassuming, straightforward and honest. He was a loving husband to Joan, cherished his daughters Jan and Ann and looked upon their husbands Stuart and Andy as his sons. He was immensely proud of his four grandsons Jack, Ted, Alex and Robert – whose daughter Dani brought her Great-Grampie endless joy. Much thanks to Dr. Cooper, Dr. Cano, Dr. Singh, Dr. Want, Janice and Suzanne at Science North Oncology in Sudbury and to CCAC and Bayshore who made life so much easier. A special thank you to Sandra McMurray. Thanks to the compassionate nurses and staff at Manitoulin Health Centre for their especially kind and sensitive care in David’s last days. Thank you to our friends for their support. Dave’s specific wishes will be honoured by having a celebration of his life in Pugwash, Nova Scotia, at a date to be announced. Please share your thoughts, memories and photos at www.islandfuneralhome.ca He will be interred at Springhill Hillside Cemetery, Nova Scotia. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice are appreciated.