Lewiston- Kenneth C. Austin, age 87, formerly of Sunrise Lane in Lewiston, died Friday morning April 13th at d'Youville Pavilion with family at his side, He was born in Auburn on February 20, 1931, one of three children born to William and Sadie (Cliff) Austin. Ken was educated in Auburn schools and graduated from Edward Little High School. On July 27, 1957 he married the former Bruna Spugnardi and together they settled in Lewiston after his retirement to raise their family. Bruna predeceased him on February 21, 2014. Mr. Austin was a career Military Veteran having served his country for 21 years in the Air Force from 1951 to 1972 and served tours of duty during both the Viet Nam and Korean Wars until his Honorable Discharge in 1972. Following his retirement from the service, Ken worked for a number of years at Day's Furniture, Quoddy Moccasin and Trustworthy Hardware. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Ancient Brothers # 178 A.F & A.M. in Auburn, American Legion Post 135 in Sabattus, the VFW and the Fraternal Order of Eagles' Club # 618 in Lewiston. Among his favorite enjoyments in his free time were hunting and fishing. Kenneth was a loving, devoted and hardworking husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed.
He leaves behind his two sons from Sabattus Bruce Austin and his wife Louise and Mark Austin and his wife Anita; five grandchildren Stacy Joslyn and husband Garrett, Jeremy Austin and fiancée Crystal Murphy, Benjamin Austin and wife Alishia, Joseph Austin and companion Natashia Douglas and Patrick Austin and partner Miles Labonte; six great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law Dorothy Austin of Leeds. Ken was predeceased by his wife Bruna, his parents, his sister Betty Austin Haines and his brother William Austin.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to the doctors and nursing staff on 3 West at d'Youville Pavilion and also to the nursing staff of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, especially Donna Dionisio for the care and compassion shown to Ken and his family during his time there. They also wish to thank Helen Spugnardi and Pat Tardif for their caring ways and for making his time there more pleasant.
You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with Ken's family by visiting their online guestbook at: www.thefortingroupauburn.com
Visitation Fortin Group / AUBURN Wed. 2-4 & 6-8 pm. A prayer service will take place in the funeral home Thurs. 11 AM. Committal Prayers, Military Honors and Burial will take place later in the spring in the family lot at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, 217 Turner St. AUBURN, 783-8545
