Passed away at the Janeway Children’s Hospital in St. John’s, NL at the age of 17 years. Austin Toma Taylor was born in 2000 in St. John's, NL and spent his early years in Raleigh. His family moved to Labrador City several years ago, but he still often returned to Raleigh where he enjoyed time with his grandparents and friends. Austin was a blessing to everyone who knew him, and he was blessed by sharing life with his parents Toma and Valerie (nee Smith), and his sister, Kendra (Kyle) and their two children AJ and Ella. In addition, Austin was blessed by the support of grandparents Glen and Barbara Taylor, Nellie and Willis Smith, Joan and Phil Bursey and Hedley Blake, and great grandparents Raymond Roberts and Everett and Jessie Blake. In addition, a large circle of aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as many, many friends blessed Austin's days. Thank you all! The reality that each of you blessed Austin's life is directly related to the response of your hearts to the blessing that he was. Everywhere he went, Austin touched the hearts of people. Austin truly was a blessing. He will be greatly missed and remembered with love. Visitation was held at the United Church in Raleigh from where the funeral service was held on Monday, July 24th, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gus Pendleton and Pastor Joy Baker officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.