It is with broken hearts that the family of the late Blanche W. Austin of King's Point, NL, age 82, announces her passing on Monday, March 28, 2022.

Blanche is predeceased by her loving husband Ernest James Austin; parents, Donald and Hilda Hewlett; sisters, Myrtle Roberts, and Evelyn Roberts; brother, Reuben Hewlett; son-in-law, Collen Saunders; grandson, Adam Saunders.

Blanche leaves to remember with beautiful memories of the wonderful life she shared; daughters, Hilda Saunders, Valerie (Dwayne) Burt, Sonya Campbell, and Christine Evans; sons, David (June) Austin, and Stewart (Denita) Austin; grandchildren, Michael Austin, Steven Austin, Stacey Adube, Elizabeth Austin, Alexandra Austin, Amanda Palmateer, April Harnum, Justin Austin, Jamie Austin, Jodeen Burt, Jeremy Austin, Jake Austin, Shawna Austin, Caroline Scott, Hilliary Burt, Lucas Campbell, Summer Evans, and Hunter Evans; 19 great-grandchildren; sisters, Patsy Murray, Christine, Maisie Rodgers, and Marion Oake. As well as many nieces and nephews , extended family and friends.

Beloved daughter to Donald & Hilda Hewlett, born in Roberts Arm, NL., on December 18, 1939. She was one of eight children, with six sisters and one brother.

In the early months of 1959, while attending church, she met her future husband, Ernest Austin, who was visiting, alongside a guest pastor. On that very evening, she knew that this was the man that she would marry, and in just a few short months, on October 10th, they were blissfully wed. Together, they raised six children; being a wife and mother was her greatest passions in life. Her devotion to her family, and her love for God gave her so much purpose in life and filled her heart with unimaginable joy.  She was loved by so many people! Everyone who had ever met her was blessed by her kind and giving nature. She always gave with a full and happy heart, and never wanting anything in return.

Her wonderful sense of humor was evident through her beautiful laugh and her ability to make others smile even in their darkest of days. Her bright spirit and happy -go- lucky personality drew everyone close no matter near or far. Everyone loved to be in her company. Her favorite pastime was knitting. Socks were her garment of choice. Not only did she warm the hearts of everyone she touched, but also ensured that they had warm feet as well! She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten, for she lives in the hearts and minds of all who have been graced to have had her in their lives. Although her passing has left an unfillable void in our hearts, it gives us comfort to know that she is reunited with the love of her life and rejoicing with the angels in the arms of the Lord.

The Celebration of Life service was held from King's of King's Pentecostal Church, King's Point on Friday, April 1, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Keith Lane officiating. Interment was at the King's Point Community Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons Justin Austin, Jake Austin, Steven Austin, Jeremy Austin, Lucas Campbell; granddaughters Summer Evans & Jodeen Burt; family friend Perry Gillingham.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Green Bay Funeral Home, 145 Cpl. S. Bouzane Blvd., Springdale, NL.