AUSTIN, Paul Kenton - 42, Whycocomagh, Inverness Co., passed away Sunday May 10, 2009 in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Inverness, he was a son of Karlsson, Whycocomagh and the late Ruth (Smith) Austin. Paul was a long time employee of Little Narrows Gypsum Company. He was a member of Sircom Lodge # 66 A.F. & A.M. Paul enjoyed the simple life and took great pride in everything he did and owned. He loved his Ford trucks and his Polaris four wheeler. He also loved to travel. An avid fan of country music, he very much enjoyed a trip to Tennessee where he got to see many unforgettable sights. He often said one of the best trips of his life was when he and his cousin hopped in a car and drove to Toronto to see their favourite singer, Hank Williams Jr. Paul will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. He is survived by brother Korey (Shauna), Dartmouth; nephew Nathaniel; niece Alexis; many aunts, uncles and cousins; friend Dianne. He was predeceased by brother, Barry, maternal grandparents Nathaniel and Eva Smith and paternal grandparents Robert and Ellen Austin. The family would like to express special thanks to the nurses in the I.C.U. at Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their kindness and support during Paul's illness. Visitation will be held 2-9 p.m. Tuesday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Whycocomagh. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Stewart United Church, Whycocomagh with Rev. Donna Tourneur officiating. Burial in Stewartdale Cemetery. Memorial donations in Paul’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com Service Information Service Date Friday, May 15, 2009