Marilyn Leotta (Godfrey)
Austin – 88, Truro.
With deep sadness and ever-lasting love, the family of Marilyn Leotta
(Godfrey) Austin announce her peaceful passing on Sunday, May 1, 2022.
Marilyn, born in Springhill, Nova Scotia, married her devoted husband,
Leo Duane Austin of Collingwood, Nova Scotia in January of 1954. They
shared 68 years of beautiful love and companionship, a truly inspiring
relationship based on faith in God and kindness to
others.
Marilyn (Leo often called her Marily),
was daughter to Douglas and Marion (Moore) Godfrey of Springhill and
fun sister to Jean Davis, now of Bible Hill, and Doug (spouse Barb)
Godfrey of Mount Pleasant. Marilyn and Leo created three sons,
Timothy, Paul, and Mark who are forever in their debt for such
wonderful (and patient) life-long parenting. Their spouses, Carol,
Sherry, and Debby enjoyed close friendships with their
Mom-in-law. Grandchildren, Joshua (Sun Young),
Rachel (Kofi), Benjamin (Marcy), Andrew, Jasta (Michael), and Jodi
(Kris) had the most warm and witty Gramma. Marilyn had seven great
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Marilyn brought joy and music to many as a soloist and
pianist in numerous churches, and at special events such as weddings,
always singing joyfully to glorify God. She epitomized grace and
dignity with humility and selflessness. Marilyn worked as a one-room
schoolhouse teacher in Mapleton, Cumberland County after training at
Truro’s Normal College. Marriage to a 36 year member of the
Canadian Air Force meant many moves. She did substitute teaching in
British Columbia and Ontario and ran a day care on the Canadian base
near Baden, Germany.
Marilyn and Leo were very active in Christian churches
everywhere they lived, including their retirement town of Truro where
they are part of the Connection Church (formerly Truro Wesleyan
Church). They were also strong supporters of Gideons International
Canada.
A gathering to honour Marilyn and show love to Leo will take
place Friday, May 6, 2022, at Connection Church, 38 Pleasant Street,
Truro; 1 – 2 pm will be a time to drop in for a visit with
friends and family. There will be an informal service of
sharing and remembrance from 2 – 2:30 followed by more
visiting until 3 pm. Private family interment will be held
Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Wyvern Cemetery near
Collingwood.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Marilyn’s
obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Marilyn Leotta Godfrey Austin 1934 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia