Gladys Benson Austin

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.