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Charlene AUSTIN
Friday February 17, 2017

AUSTIN, Charlene (nee Branderhorst) 1968 - 2017 – safe in the loving arms of Jesus;  surrounded by family at the Stedman Hospice, Brantford on Friday, February 17th, 2017 in her 49th year.  Cherished wife of Wayne Austin of Waterford.  Beloved mother of Joshua.  Loving daughter of Corri Branderhorst (late Gerrit – 1995).  Charlene will be sadly missed by Wayne’s children Matthew Austin of London, children Jameson & Blakeley;  Gillian Backus (Tyler) of Vittoria, children Beaudon & Kalan;  Derek Held of Jarvis and Drew Held (Meagan) of St. Catharines.  Charlene will be lovingly remembered by her siblings Gerry (Evelyn), Bill (Cathy), Linda Branderhorst, Wilma Berkel (Roger), Don Branderhorst, Marianne Simkins (Bruce), Ed Branderhorst, Sylvia Jamieson (Brian), Sandra Allen (Karl) & Michael Branderhorst (Sacha);  and by many nieces, nephews & extended family.  Friends are invited to share their memories of Charlene with her family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe for visitation on Sunday, February 19th, 2017 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.  Charlene’s home going service will be held from the Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church, 139 Talbot St. E. Jarvis on Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. with her brother-in-law Karl Allen officiating.  Private interment of ashes:  Greenwood Cemetery, Waterford at a later date.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Charlene are asked to consider the Stedman Hospice or the Cancer Support & Resource Program.  Special thanks to Dr. Evans, Dr. Weber, the staff of NGH & the Stedman Hospice for their wonderful care & kindness during these difficult days, thank you all.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199



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