Edward ‘Joe’ Austin

Edward Austin, died peacefully in his home on June 4, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his family and friends. He was 87 years old.

Ed was born in Brookline New Hampshire on September 10, 1934 to Katherine ‘Kate’ and Ellsworth Austin. He married his childhood sweetheart Faith (Quimby) Austin, in 1953.

Ed, Uncle Joe, Grandpa Joe, Dad, Pops… a man who never wasted a moment, who lived in the service of helping others, who never stopped laughing…a life well lived and well loved. There is far too much to put here so a more complete obituary and tribute can be found at: https://www.gatheringus.com/memorial/edward-joe-austin/9237.

Ed is survived by his children, Daniel (m. Kerry Landeck) Austin and Warren (m. Laura Austin) Austin, his grandchildren, Danielle (m. Neal Austin) Austin, Becky (m. Trevor Parton) Parton, Ally (m. Eric Lalumiere) Lalumiere, and Courtney Austin, and his great grandchildren Naomi Austin, Blake Austin, Anthony Austin, Eleanor Parton, Josiah Parton, Leonie Lalumiere, Lauren Lalumiere, Brianna Fulton, Emily Fulton, Jacob Fulton and Owen Fulton, along with many beloved nieces, in particular a close bond with Nettie Quimby, nephews, bonus family members, his sister Carol Mattson, and sister in law Pam Austin. He is predeceased by his wife, Faith (Quimby) Austin and brothers Ellsworth ‘Elly’ Austin, and Ralph Austin.

Calling hours will be held 5-7pm on Friday, July 15, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Mansfield, RT 195, Storrs CT.

A combined funeral service for Ed and Faith will be held 10am Saturday, July 16, also at the First Baptist Church of Mansfield. A celebration of Life luncheon will begin at 11am in the FCBM community room. The burial service at the Spring Hill Cemetery will be for the family.