Ruth A. Austin's obituary , Passed away on September 11, 2021 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Ruth A. Austin

June 22, 1937 - September 11, 2021 (84 years old)

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Ruth A. Austin's obituary , Passed away on September 11, 2021 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dwyer Funeral Home Inc.

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Ruth A. Austin

June 22, 1937 - September 11, 2021 (84 years old)

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Ruth A. Austin Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth A. Austin of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, born in Worcester, Massachusetts, who passed away on September 11, 2021, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Stanley A. Salme and Esther C. Salme (Aho); her sister Susan D. Keith (Salme); and her grandson Austin Thacker. She is survived by: her husband Dr. Frederick Lowell Austin, Jr.; her daughters, Rebecca L. Thacker (Jeffrey) of Cary, NC, Laurel J. of Pittsfield, Melissa Haddick (David) of Berkeley, CA, Susan B. Kirk (Jeffrey) of Melbourne, FL and Katya Merrill (James) of Niskayuna, NY; and her grandchildren, Lindsey, Zachary, Seth, William, Benjamin, Gabrielle, Jackson, Brandon, Natalie and Julian. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.

To best ensure everybody's health, due to the recent rise in Covid cases, all who attend this service are required to wear face masks.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association or South Congregational Church.

Suggested donation : American Heart Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dwyer Funeral Home Inc.



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Dwyer Wellington Funeral Home
220 East St, Pittsfield, MA 01201

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Sep 17

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Wellington Family Funeral Home - Pittsfield
220 East St, Pittsfield, MA 01201

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