Constance "Connie" Austin of Skaneateles, NY passed from this life surrounded by her family on February 24, 2022. Connie grew up in New Berlin, NY. where she met her husband., Adelbert "Swede" Austin. They were married on May 24, 1959 and together raised their 3 daughters in New Berlin. Connie worked as the Medical Records Director at Chase Memorial Nursing home for over 30 years. Once retired she enjoyed spending many hours with her granddaughters, as well as opening her home to become the neighborhood "Granny." She accepted anyone who walked in her front door, welcoming them unconditionally. She was a firecracker with quite the sense of humor and loved showering others with her famous pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and knitted blankets.
In 2015, Connie moved to Skaneateles to be closer to her family. Connie became active in St James Episcopal Church, serving on the altar guild. One of her favorite activities was volunteering at the St. James thrift shop.
Connie is survived by her daughters, Shelley Kane, Kelly (Chris) Uyehara and Michelle (Daniel) Senn, her granddaughters Allyson (Nicholas) Nasholts, Katelyn (Luke) MacDougall, Traci(Andrew) Leubner, Emily Kane, Siena and Jordan Senn, as well as great grandchildren, Noelani, Kaden, Kamaile, Levi and Austin. In addition to her immediate family, Connie is survived by her brothers, Thomas and William,and her sisters-in-law, Elaine Austin and June Hardy, along with several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Adelbert Austin, brother Donald "Dick", son in law, Don Kane and sister in law, Mary Beaumont.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 11am at the Dakin Funeral Home, in New Berlin NY. Following the service, the family will host a luncheon at the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church , in New Berlin, NY. The family requests that guests please wear a mask, taking covid precautions. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Connie's memory to Springbrook Community Homes, 105 Campus Drive Oneonta, NY 13820 - Attention Stacey Grady or the SPCA of Chenango County.
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Tiny & Ruth Hill
Crossville, TN
Sending our condolences, thoughts and prayers to family for comfort and understanding.
Lolita and Harold White
Marathon NY
Michelle and Dan
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Now is the time to reflect and remember the good memories shared with your mon...and hug your family.
Aunt Lolita and Uncle Harold
Gina Perry
Guilderland, NY
My deepest condolences to Shelly, Kelly, Michelle, and families. Your mother was a great woman who I love to see. Connie and Del raised three beautiful girls who over the years have become amazing friends to me. She also share her mother Ellen Hardy through my childhood. I am grateful for having had her in my life. May she and Del now be joined in heaven.
LAURIE
NORWICH
A BEAUTIFUL LADY A GREAT FRIEND AND GREAT MOM AND GRANDMOM GREAT FRIEND WORKED WITH HER AT CHASE FRIENDS WITH HER MOM ELLEN MISS HER SO MUCH MY PRAYERS FOR FAMILY FRIENDS SHE LOVE SO MUCH , A ANGLE IN HEAVEN LOVE YOU MY FRIEND
Gordie and Fran Bennett
New Hartford, NY
So sorry for your loss,ourthoughts and prayers are with you and your families!
Rich Potter
New Berlin NY
I worked at Chase with Connie she was a wonderful person.
I am saddened by her passing condolences to her family.
Teri Polak (Waffle)
MARSHALL NC,
So very sorry for your loss.
Lynne A Walton
New Berlin, NY
I am so glad I had a chance to catch up and visit with Connie in the last few years.
Her loving and caring personality will be missed. Prayers for comfort and strong memories of a wonderful woman of faith to all her family.
Janet Webb Guistwite
Sherburne NY
I have such fond memories of your family from my years at Silver Lake. I agree Connie was a firecracker! She was fun loving for sure.
Love and hugs to you all
Denise Green Sperbeck
Ruchmondville NY
My thoughts go out to the family Thinking of you all
Doreen McIntyre Sheridan
Vernon Center NY
Sending my love and prayers to you and your family at this time of sorrow. Rest in peace and comfort in heaven
Norma Borst
Corryton, TN
My deepest sympathy to Connie's family. She was one of a kind and a great person. Always had a smile and and a kind word. The Lord got an angel. Prayers for her family to guide them through this difficult time.
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