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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Austin Drakes, 66, born on May 10, 1947 and passed away on February 1, 2014. We will remember him forever.

February 1
February 1
Sometimes the sadness that daddy is gone, it threatens to cloud my view.
But he would not want that. Austin, my daddy, is about positivity and laughter and big dreams.

So even though I am still sad, ten years later, I will focus on how grateful I am that he is my father. I am grateful for the guidance he still provides. I am grateful to know that he brought love and joy to so many.

Today I will continue trying to make him proud, even as I know he already is, always was.

Much love to all who see this, and all who loved him. I know he sends his love to us here, and is cracking jokes with the friends that have joined him in the world beyond.

May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
Even though I miss my daddy on his birthday, I think about how he changed lives for the better while he was here. I miss him even as I feel like I see him every day.

I am sending my love to those of you who knew Austin and have suffered your own losses since his passing. May God grant us all comfort and may their memories be a blessing to us.
February 3, 2023
February 3, 2023
Austin will always be remembered. Mike has now joined him in heaven. May they both continue to rest in peace.

Jan Lewis (Mike's widow)
February 1, 2023
February 1, 2023
Daddy, You know that you are truly forever missed even as we feel your spirit with us every day. Your love still makes wonderful things possible in this world. We love you so much.
February 1, 2023
February 1, 2023
I can’t believe my dear friend/brother have been gone 9 years. May he continue to Rest In Peace.
February 16, 2022
February 16, 2022
My dear friend may you continue to rest in piece. This is no longer from Mike as he went to be with his Saviour on June 25 2021. This is from his wife Jan. Maybe you will meet with him and look down on those left behind to live with memories.

February 1, 2022
February 1, 2022
I honestly can’t believe it has been 8 years since your passing it seem like yesterday I drove up to my mothers house in you was in your yard with the dogs and that bright smile that was always on your face. I really miss you my friend and hopefully one day we will meet up again.
May 10, 2021
May 10, 2021
Happy birthday my dear friend/ brother you are so so missed. Me and my family will never forget you my dear brother as you Rest In Peace.
May 10, 2021
May 10, 2021
Happy Birthday, Daddy.

I miss you so much, even though I know you still walk with me. I want to keep making you proud, even though I know you love me no matter what. Thank you… for all you have given me and everyone who knew you.
May 10, 2021
May 10, 2021
Sincere thanks to everyone who has left a message on this page for Austin, it is deeply appreciated.

Even though the loss has been difficult, I know we are all better off because we carry memories of Austin in our hearts.

— Gail Drakes (gail275@optonline.net)
February 2, 2021
February 2, 2021
Memories of a wonderful person live on forever. Until we meet again. Love to the family on this another anniversary.
February 1, 2021
February 1, 2021
To: The Drake Family,
Wow my God I can’t believe it has been seven years since my dear friend/brother left us behind. Honestly it seems like it just happened yesterday his smile and beautiful sense of human I miss most. Austin we will never forget you, and the beautiful times we had with you. Until we meet again my dear friend/ brother Rest In Peace.
May 10, 2019
May 10, 2019
Happy Birthday in Heaven Austin! I can still see your beautiful smile!!! ❤️❤️
February 2, 2019
February 2, 2019
I can't believe it has been 5 years. You are still very much missed.
February 1, 2019
February 1, 2019
Celebrating with you on another Anniversary in heaven. May you have eternal rest and peace.
May 10, 2018
May 10, 2018
Happy Birthday Austin in Heaven - We will always remember your smile and happy attitude. 

Love
Mike and Jan
May 10, 2018
May 10, 2018
To my dear friend Mr. Austin Drake’s on behalf of me and the family we just wanted to remember you today on this special day your birthday. Happy birthday.
February 4, 2018
February 4, 2018
May you continue to rest in peace and rise in glory. Your memory will always remain with us.
February 1, 2018
February 1, 2018
To the beautiful Drakes family, I hope and pray that you all are doing well? It is so hard to believe that it has been four years now since my dear friend Austin passed away. I still remember all the memories that he left behind. My dear friend Austin, until we meet again May your soul Rest In Peace. Your friends from the island of Puerto Rico David and Angela Cleveland
February 9, 2017
February 9, 2017
To The Drake Family, I really still can't believe this beautiful man (Austin Drakes) is know longer with us but those wonderful memories will go on forever. May God continue to bless this family now and forever. David Cleveland
February 2, 2016
February 2, 2016
I will always remember when I am outside pruning my roses. he would stop and show me how to have them grow more beautiful each year.
I will miss him.
May 10, 2015
May 10, 2015
We will always remember Austin - a great friend. You will be celebrating your birthday in a better place. One day we will be there to celebrate with you.
February 7, 2015
February 7, 2015
To the Drake family.
This flower symbolized the beautiful smile that will be missed and forever be in our hearts. He was a true Blessing to all of us.

Love Faucher and Hurdle Family
February 1, 2015
February 1, 2015
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy especially to Yvette and the entire Drakes and Alleyne families. May God continue to hold you all in his arms .
Lots of love to you all..
February 15, 2014
February 15, 2014
Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with the Drakes Family. Mr. Drakes was a great man. We Thank God for making him a blessing to others. May he rest in Peace. God Bless
February 14, 2014
February 14, 2014
In loving memory. To the entire Drakes and Alleyne families. Your love one Austin Drakes was truly someone special. Someone who touched so many lives, brightened so many days and lightened so many hearts. May he rest in peace and may God truly bless his family. From the Price and Murray family in CT
February 14, 2014
February 14, 2014
We extend our deepest sympathy to the Drake Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Austin will be greatly missed. May he Rest in eternal peace. From Wesley & Tonya Brathwaite
February 13, 2014
February 13, 2014
My deepest sympathy
ToYvette and family -----God will take care of you trust him.
Thinking of you Shirley, Wally,Tara,& Kyle Blackman
Barbados
February 13, 2014
February 13, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Yvette and family. May God continue to hold you in the palm of his hands and comfort you.
These sentiments are from the entire Arthur family originally from Arthur Seat. St, Thomas. Barbados and myself.
February 12, 2014
February 12, 2014
To the Drake family. My husband Wilson and I want to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of a wonderful man. He had such a beautiful spirit and share lots of wisdom and that smile. We will miss that smile. Your whole family are in our prayers. May God hold you close and comfort you at this difficult time. God Bless
February 11, 2014
February 11, 2014
My condolence to the entire Drake family, may he rest in peace
February 11, 2014
February 11, 2014
To the Drakes...The world has lost a great man. I have been honor to grow up on the same street with the Drakes. It was today that I found out his first name. We always referred to him as "Mr. Drake" He would have a smile on his face everytime you seen him. I still can remember those dogs barking in the back. So many memories. May the love of G-d carry your family at this time.
February 10, 2014
February 10, 2014
Dear Diane and Family, please accept my condolences to you and your family during this loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
February 10, 2014
February 10, 2014
To Yvette,
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your beloved Austin. May you draw strength from all the sincere memories people will share with you.
February 10, 2014
February 10, 2014
Our deepest sympathy is sent to you - Auntie Yvette, Gail and Diane.

I will always remember Uncle Austin for his jokes, smile and especially his tricks.

I remember him telling me how he made Diane disappear and appeared in another room and I was just there looking at him like 'really now'. All that time he was so serious and convincing.

Continue to hang in there.

Michelle, Martina and Mencha
February 9, 2014
February 9, 2014
To my extended family of the one and only Mr. Austin Drakes, I just want to thank the family for sharing this wonderful man with me and my family, he will be deeply missed by us all but all the beautiful memories will go on forever. May the good Lord bless his wife and his entire family. Mr. Austin until we meet again rest in peace your friend David from the island of Puerto Rico.
February 9, 2014
February 9, 2014
Yvette, Gail and Diane

Our heartfelt sympathy to you all - you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Austin was a great friend and we will miss him and his cheerful character. However, he has gone to a better place where there is no more pain and we will meet again one day.

Our love to you all.

Mike and Jan

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February 1
February 1
Sometimes the sadness that daddy is gone, it threatens to cloud my view.
But he would not want that. Austin, my daddy, is about positivity and laughter and big dreams.

So even though I am still sad, ten years later, I will focus on how grateful I am that he is my father. I am grateful for the guidance he still provides. I am grateful to know that he brought love and joy to so many.

Today I will continue trying to make him proud, even as I know he already is, always was.

Much love to all who see this, and all who loved him. I know he sends his love to us here, and is cracking jokes with the friends that have joined him in the world beyond.

May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
Even though I miss my daddy on his birthday, I think about how he changed lives for the better while he was here. I miss him even as I feel like I see him every day.

I am sending my love to those of you who knew Austin and have suffered your own losses since his passing. May God grant us all comfort and may their memories be a blessing to us.
February 3, 2023
February 3, 2023
Austin will always be remembered. Mike has now joined him in heaven. May they both continue to rest in peace.

Jan Lewis (Mike's widow)
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Austin to the rescue-

February 16, 2014

The first time I met Austin I was driving into my parents driveway . I had tears streaming down my face when I got out of my car and I saw the nicest man standing in the driveway. Austin introduced himself to me right away and asked me what was wrong. I said I backed my car into a cement post and put a huge dent into the side bumper. I said my husband is going to be so upset since it was a brand new car. Austin gave me a hug and said don't worry, he then proceeded to the side of the house wear he got a large piece of wood and something to hammer with. He quickly slid underneath my car to bang the dent out. I couldn't stop thanking him. He just gave me the biggest smile and I gave him a hug. From that day on, I would see Austin at my parents house regularly. He was very close to my Dad who at that point was in his ninties and my Mother in her eighties. My Dad said he was like a son to him. He was also close to my younger brother John who lived with my parents and took care of them. When John was very sick with cancer he worried about who would take care of things around the house. Austin told him not to worry that he would make sure they were okay. Austin kept that promise until my parents passed away and he always helped me with anything I needed when cleaning out my parents house. Austin was one of the kindest and most caring gentleman I have ever known. I wish there were more people like Austin in the world. He will be dearly missed. I love you Austin, I hope you are resting in peace now. Your beautiful wife and two beautiful daughters were very blessed to have you in their lives. The memories you gave eveyone will live on with us for the rest of our lives. Thank you Austin for being in my life!!!

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