Bridget was born in the town of Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland January 17, 1933, the daughter of the late James and Gladys (Doyle) Byrne. She was employed as a caregiver for the elderly.
Bridget is survived by her children; Alicia K. Austin-Zito and her husband Peter of Danbury, and William T. Austin and his wife Carmen Diaz of Danbury, her sisters; Frances Douglas of Florida, Maeve Shanahan of Ireland, and Carmel Shanahan of England, her former spouse Terrance Austin of Danbury, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.
In addition to her parents, Bridget was predeceased by her daughter Christina Austin, and brothers Michael and John Byrne.
There are no calling hours.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am on Monday May 9th at Saint Peter Church, Danbury. Burial will be in Saint Peter Cemetery, Danbury.
Memorial contribution in lieu of flowers are requested to be made to Saint Peter Church.
