Austin Keith Baxter
Austin Keith
Baxter, age 73, of Dartmouth, passed away suddenly at
home on April 29, 2019. Born in Sackville, NB, Austin was the last
surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by his
father, Matthew “Matt”; mother, Thelma (Poirier); brother,
Harry; dear sister, Abbie Robitaille; cousin, Alice Younge. He is
survived by uncle, Everette Hamilton; cousins, Christine Hicks, Sharon
Kaye, Calvin Kaye, Robert Kaye, Lillian Spinney, Larry Goodeill and
Fran St. George; nephew, David Baxter.
Austin
was a professional hair stylist with over 55 years experience. He
received advanced training in New York City, London, England and
Toronto. In 1994, Austin recognized a growing need within the
community for his services for those who couldn’t get out.
He then started his mobile hair styling business. It soon flourished
and developed into a very successful business. Austin’s
witty personality, work ethic and expertise soon garnered him a large
clientele and loyal customer base. His many “regulars” soon
became dear friends.
Austin
had several hobbies and interests, including playing piano, baking,
crossword puzzles, pole-walking and reading. Austin was a regular at
the Cole Harbour Library.
Cremation has taken place and a visitation
will be held on Monday, May 6th from 7-9pm in A. L. Mattatall
Funeral Home, 217 Portland St., Dartmouth, NS.
Visitation will also be held on Wednesday, May
8th from 7-9pm in Jones
Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville, NB
(506-364-1300). Austin’s remains will be laid to rest in
Sackville Rural Cemetery in Sackville, NB at a later date.
In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke
Foundation or charity of choice. Online condolences may be viewed or
sent to: www.mattatallfuneralhome.com or
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Austin Keith Baxter 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Sackville, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick