Austin McCabe
August 16, 2019
Austin began his life’s journey on March 27, 1925 in Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland. He was the second child born to Fred and Matilda McCabe.
Austin is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Evelyn Carnew; his daughter Pearl (Clayton) Strickland of Florida; sister Hannah and brothers John (Alma) of N. Ireland and Isaac David (Audrey) of Australia. Fondly remembered by nieces and nephews in N. Ireland, Canada, Germany, Australia and New Zealand.
Predeceased by his mother in 1957 and father in 1984; sisters May and Florence; and brothers Fred, Jim and Bill.
Austin dairy farmed in N. Ireland until 1968. For 3 years the family travelled through Australia and New Zealand, before settling in Mississauga, ON in 1971. 1997 – 1999 found them living in Lexington, KY. London, ON became their home in 1999 for another 20 years. A worldwide circle of loving friends remembers Austin for his singing, humor and above all, his love for the truth of the gospel.
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Dear Evelyn, Pearl & Clayton, So sorry to hear of your loss of Austin. We are thinking of you all as you lay him to rest. We remember so many good visits in your home when we were in Mississauga in the early 80's. We just wanted to send you our deepest sympathy and so glad you know the wonderful comfort of the Father. With Love, John & Elaine
Dear Evelyn, Pearl and Clayton. Have had many thoughts of Austin and your home in Mississauga. You will be glad that he has finished and gone to his reward. The sufferings of this life are over. Sincere sympathy to you also to his sister Hannah that I meant once many years ago at Downpatrick convention. Sorry to not be there with you in person tomorrow but my thoughts will be there. Shirley Egger
Dear Evelyn & Pearl My mind travels to the first time I met you all in 1988, in your home. Truly a home in Zion. Many special memories, made precious because of oneness of spirit. Austin was a very kingdom minded man. He did so much, for which we are thankful for today.
To Eveln, pearl & all the McCabe family our hearts were broken when we heard of Austens passing we met Austen in 1978 when we bought our Mobile Home we became good friends he would call me Sir Winston the last time we saw him was at Jim Bryant's Funeraĺ a few years ago.. a good friend indeed. A real humble person loved by everyone he loved the Truth. So long my friend until we mee again. The Gregory's Vi & Winston
To Evelyn,Pearl & all the McCabe family. Remembering all of the McCabe family at this time. Thanks to Austin and Pearl for helping us a few years ago. To know Austin was to love him. He was a faithful man and he will always be in our hearts. Bill & Christina Gregory
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Dear Evelyn, Pearl and Clayton Thinking of you these days in your loss, and tomorrow as you gather together with friends to remember Austin. Thankful that what we remember most of all is our Heavenly Father's kind and perfect work in his heart and life which is what made him a brother to us all. With love and care, Lana
~ Lana MacDonald