Gladys Benson Austin Obituary : Dakin Funeral Home of New Berlin New York

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Gladys Benson Austin,
98 yrs old of Chenango Valley Apts., Fair St. Norwich, NY,
formerly of New Berlin
Passed away on January 9, 2013 at her home.

Gladys was born on February 16, 1914 in the town of New Berlin, the daughter of Manfred & Annie (Olson) Benson. Her childhood was spent in New Berlin NY where she was a graduate of New Berlin High School.

On September 7, 1932 she married Lewis N. Austin who predeceased her on November 15, 1990.

Gladys worked as a caterer and cook for the Deer Path Restaurant. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, New Berlin, the Eastern Star, the Rebekah Lodge, the Ladies Home Bureau and the Grange.

She is survived by her daughter; Elaine Austin of Willow Street, PA, a daughter in law Connie Austin of New Berlin, NY, 5 Granddaughters, 6 Great Granddaughters, 1 Great Great Granddaughter, 1 Great Great Grandson, one sister Grace Gustafson of Norwich, NY, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by one daughter; Mary Jane Beaumont, one son; Adelbert Austin, brothers; Fred Benson, Alf Benson and Bruno Benson and sisters; Anne Marie Hume and Martha Groff.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 13, 2013 2:00 PM at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church New Berlin NY with the Very Reverend Charles Taylor and Reverend Amy B. Gregory officiating.

Calling hours will be held from 2:00-4:00 PM on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Dakin Funeral Home LP, New Berlin, NY.

The interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, New Berlin, NY.

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To the family of Anna..We are so for your loss. Sorry i didn't get to be with you all at this time...please take care....god bless..:O)
Daryl-Shaney Stevens
Guilford, NY

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Tim, We are so very sorry for the passing of your mom.
We know you and your family cherish her memory and always keep her close to your heart. Love Liz, Bruce and the boys.
The Chorback Family
Denver, NC

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I remember many visits to the farm in New Berlin with my sisters and parents, Carl and Ruth Anderson. The last time I saw Gladys and Lewis was when they attended the party we had for my parents combined 80th birthdays in Middleburgh N.Y. They all had such a good time together. Am so sorry for your loss. Think of all the good times you had together in the past. We are left only with memories. From what I understand, your mother had a full and active life----and enjoyed her health for many years.
She was fortunate.
Laila Danielsson
Gladwyne, PA

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My parents were Anne and Arthur Larson and I had a sister Ardis. We lived in Mount Vernon New York and Rocky Point, Long Island. My father worked in New Berlin after leaving Sweden in 1923 and our family spent many wonderful times at the Austin farm in New Berlin. Gladys was a wonderful friend to my mother. They visited us often for fishing on Long Island sound. Gladys will be missed by myself and my cousins, Laila and Lynne Anderson, Janet Swanson,Esther Bartlett. I tried to phone her yesterday which would have been my mother's 103rd birthday and found her phone disconnected. We always spoke on her birthday. Please give condolences to Elaine, and Grace. Sincerely, Janice.
Janice Larson Reehill
San Diego, CA

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We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Anna.
She was a very kind lady and neighbor. She also was a baby sitter to our children,
Marty and Greg. They send their regards as well.
Richard and Ethel Perkins
So. New Berlni, NY

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Our thoughts and prayers for Tim and family on their loss.
Maryann and Harry McNiffe
Homosassa, FL

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