St. Albans/Burlington, Vermont
1947 - 2008
Mr. Frank A. Austin, age 60, died Thursday evening, January 24, 2008, at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer, with his loving family at his bedside. Frank was born in New Haven, Ct., April 27, 1947. He served his country in the U. S. Army , in Vietnam. Frank was a Fire Commissioner for the City of Burlington and a Police Officer in Burlington for 12 years. From 1982 until 1994 he was Chief of Investigation for the State of Vermont Unemployment Fraud.
Frank was a member of the Vietnam Veterans Association, V. F. W. Post # 758, American Legion Post # 1, St.Albans Elks Lodge, B.P.O.E. # 1566.
Frank is survived by his special companion Virginia Richards of St. Albans, two daughters Stacey and her husband John Plankey of Fairfax, Courtney and her husband Chet Decker of Fargo, N. D., son Tyler Austin of Portland, Or., 4 grandchildren Brittney Merrihew, Jennifer Plankey, Nolan Decker and Brady Decker, brothers and sisters James Austin of Alburgh, Susan Morse of St. Albans, Brenda and Maurice Giroux of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., Sharon and Andy Craig of Highgate, Avery and Joyce Austin of Sheldon, Ballard and Sandra Austin of Sheldon, Forrest and Sharon Austin of Sarasota, Fl., Marvin Austin of West Palm Beach, Fl., Mae and Osborne Beyor of Highgate, Carolyn and Gordon Boomhover of Fairfield, a sister-in-law Joyce Austin of Burlington, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Beryl Johnson, sisters Sandra Austin, Shelby Thibault, brothers George Austin, II, and Randall Austin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Jan 31, at 11:00 A. M. in Holy Angels Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main St. from 6 to 9 Wednesday evening. The V. V. A. will meet at the funeral home at 8:00 P.M. for their funeral services. Memorials may be made to the V. V. A. , P. O. Box 965, St. Albans, Vt. 05478 or the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home website: www.bnlfh. com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
My deepest sympathy to Frank's family especially Stacy, Courtney and Tyler and their familys. We had alot of good times, being Giant and Yankee fans! He had a good sense of humor and we use to pick on my mom. He was very encouragable. God Bless and may he rest in peace. Will remember him always!!
Alan McGuire
February 24, 2008 | New Rochelle, NY
I was so sorry to hear of Frank's passing, and deeply regret being unable to attend his services, which I understand were excellent. Frank and I worked together at DET in Burlington, and after for many years with the VVA and VT State Council. His passing leaves an unfillable gap in our lives.
Richard Reed
February 18, 2008 | Leicester, VT
My deepest sympathy to Frank's children and their family's! I will definitely miss our talks. He was like a dad to me. Inspired me. God Bless!!Sorry to have never met you all. He loved you with all his heart. He may be gone but never forgotten!! RIP Frank
Jennifer Beatty (Terri McGuire's daughter)
February 17, 2008 | Essex Junction, VT
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Nancy and also Frank's children Stacey, Courtney, Tyler and his beautiful grand children. May it bring you peace knowing how much he loved you all. We really miss all the wonderful times we shared together while living next door. Your in the loving hands of our Blessed Savior now and out of pain. Rest in peace Frank.
Lorraine & Paul Gorton
February 12, 2008 | Burlington, VT
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF FRANK. NANCY,COURTNEY,TYLER, & AND THEIR TWO GRANDSONS. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
COMMANDER BOB COLBY & WIFE WANEDA
VFW POST 782 BURLINGTON,VT.
ROBERT COLBY SR
February 04, 2008 | BURLINGTON, VT
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO FRANK AND MY TWO CHILDERN COURTNEY AND CHET, TYLER AND KIM ALSO TO OUR GRANDCHILDERN NOLAN AND BRADY. I AM SO GLAD YOU ARE NO LONGER SUFFERING YOU ARE AT PEACE WITH THE ANGELS.
LOVE YOU
NANCY
NANCY AUSTIN
February 04, 2008 | SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY NANCY COURTNEY AND TYLER AND FRANK AND NANCYS TWO GRANDSONS NOLAN AND BRADY.
LOVE YOU GUYS
MIKE
MIKE BOUCHER
February 04, 2008 | SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT
OUR DEEPEST SYMAPTHY TO OUR BEST FRIEND NANCY, AND FRANK AND NANCY'S TWO CHILDERN COURTNEY AND TYLER, ALSO FRANK AND NANCY'S TWO BEAUTIFUL GRANDSONS NOLAN AND BRADY. THEY WILL MISS THEIR PAPA VERY MUCH.
LOVE YOU
DEBBIE, SAMANTHA, AND COOKIE
DEBBIE MANNING
February 04, 2008 | SOUTH BURLINGTON, BURLINGTON, VT
My thoughts and prayers are with Stacy, Courtney, Tyler, Frank's family and all of his friends. We've lost a great man. RIP, Frank.
Chris Paquette
January 31, 2008 | Hartford, CT
