William Ephriam "Bill" Austin

1920 - 1999  (78 years)

• Name	William Ephriam "Bill" Austin
  Born	3 May 1920  [1, 2]
  Gender	Male
  Military	WW2 - United States  [1]
  Name	Bill Austin
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-383885
  Died	3 Jan 1999	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2]
  Buried	7 Jan 1999	Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2]
  Person ID	I383885	Generations
  Last Modified	28 Jan 2025

  
  

  Family 1	Audrey,   b. Abt 1925
  Last Modified	29 Jan 2025
  Family ID	F44021	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Audrey Isabelle McDonald,   b. 8 Oct 1935,   d. 4 Sep 2010, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 74 years)
  Married	24 May 1956
  Last Modified	29 Jan 2025
  Family ID	F260612	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  AUSTIN, William Ephraim (Bill) At his residence, on Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, following a brief illness, Bill Austin, of Waterloo, age 78 years. Bill was a longtime driver with Canada Coach for 36 years before retirement. He served overseas during the Second World War, with the American Forces. He was also a member of Waterloo North Presbyterian Church. Beloved husband of Audrey for 42 years. Loving father of Vivian and her husband Don Christie of Cambridge, Doug and his wife Kay of Cambridge, Bob and his wife Roberta of Indiannapolis, Rick and his wife Tereena of Cambridge. Sadly missed by ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also remembered by nieces, nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, Hugo and Nellie: a son, Frank; two brothers, Harold and Hugo (Junior). Friends and relatives may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener on Wednesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held Thursday, at Waterloo North Presbyterian Church, 685 Highpoint Ave., Waterloo (Northfield and Westmount) at 11 a.m., with Rev. John Young officiating. Private interment at Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge. Reception to follow at the church. The Record 5 Jan 1999 pg B2 _____________________ AUSTIN, William Ephraim (Bill): At his residence on Sunday January 3, 1999, following a brief illness, Bill Austin of Waterloo, age 78 years. Bill was a long time driver with Canada Coach for 36 years before retirement. He served overseas during the Second World War with the American Forces. He was also a member of North Presbyterian Church. Beloved husband of Audrey for 42 years. Loving father of Vivian and her husband Don Christie of Cambridge, Doug and his wife Kay of Cambridge, Bob and his wife Roberta of Indiannapolis[sic], Rick and his wife Tereena of Cambridge. Sadly missed by 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Also remembered by nieces, nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Hugo and Nellie, a son Frank, 2 brothers Harold and Hugo (Junior). Friends and relatives may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St., W., Kitchener on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Waterloo North Presbyterian Church, 685 Highpoint Ave., Waterloo (Northfield and Westmount) on Thursday January 7, 1999 at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Young officiating. Private interment at Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge. Reception to follow at the church. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged. Cambridge Reporter 4 Jan 1999

  
  

• Sources

  [S967] News - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Cambridge Reporter (1973-2003), Obituary of William Ephraim (Bill) Austin - 4 Jan 1999. [S356] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Parklawn CC#4504 Internet Link . Austin/ William E./ "Bill"/ May 3, 1920/ Jan. 3, 1999/ Audrey I./ Mcdonald/ Oct. 8, 1935/ / [Wedding Rings] May 24, 1956.

  
  

• Event Map

  Died - 3 Jan 1999 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - 7 Jan 1999 - Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth