Elizabeth Austin

Elizabeth Ann Austin Bar Harbor, Maine Elizabeth A. Austin, a devoted wife and mother, former resident of Chester, New York and long time resident of Bar Harbor, Maine died on May 27, 2014 at Mt. Sinai Hospital. She was 73 years of age. The daughter of the late Lawrence & Lida Leighton, she was born in Bar Harbor, Maine in the year 1940. Physically suffered with a smile; loved unconditionally; quiet but extremley spritual in our Mother Mary; loved her husband and children greatly. Survivors include her loving husband, Peter A. Austin at home; her sons John Austin and wife Lisa of Monroe, New York; Peter Austin and wife Beth of Chester, New York; William Austin of Monroe, New York; Timmothy Austin and wife Dorothy of Highland Mills, New York and daughters Elizabeth Schaffer and husband Dan of Portland, Maine and Patricia Galaez and husband Kerry of Ellsworth, Maine. She is also survived by her sisters Edna Gray and husband Chet of Florida and Barbara Lawler and husband Rich of Florida, as well as her 8 grandchildren Brian; Mehgan; Jennifer; Ryan; Michael; Brittany; Peter; Tim; Anna and Chloe; her nephews Clifford; Arthur; Rob; Michael; Andy and her niece Bethany. Elizabeth was predeceased by her father Lawrence Leighton; her mother Lida Leighton; her sister Fran Leighton and her nephew Ken. There will be no visitation. A private service will take place at a later date as per Elizabeth's wishes. Cremation took place at Oxford Hills Crematory, Inc., under the direction of Thomas F. Flynn. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contrubutions be made in Elizabeth's name to the foundation of the gifter's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Thomas F. Flynn and the staff of Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, Inc. 139 Stage Road, Monroe, New York. For directions to the funeral home or to offer an online memorial please visit: www.flynnfh.com