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Michael Austin Obituary

AUSTIN, Michael A. Of Jamaica Plain and formerly of Hingham, December 7, 2011. Survived by his beloved wife, Nolly Corley, his son Ted, of Swanzey, New Hampshire, and his son Jeffrey, of Brooklyn, New York. Father of the late beloved Jessica. Also survived by his sisters, Jeanne James and Patricia Austin, both of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, his stepson, Nick Flower, of West Roxbury, and nephews and nieces Matthew James, Jeffrey James, Kim James, Jill James, Leah Friday, Matthew Friday, and Anthony Solito, Jr. Loved, missed, and always remembered. Funeral services and interment are private. The Dolan Funeral Home of Dorchester and Milton assisted the family with arrangements.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 8 to Dec. 11, 2011.

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December 20, 2011

Mike was a friend of long-standing and a former law partner. I was very sad to hear of his untimely passing. Sue and I send our deepest sympathy to Nolly and all the family. Mike Brown

December 20, 2011

I first met Mike at Herrick & Smith in the 1970's. He was a brilliant tax lawyer, and an absolutely wonderful human being. Ransy and I send out deepest sympathy to his family.
Thorsteinn and Ransy Gislason
Salem, NH

Harvey Gates

December 15, 2011

Mike was a wonderful lawyer with whom I shared many clients and similar values. Most importantly, many of us are without our great friend.

David Davenport

December 14, 2011

Mike was the most vibrant, caring, and brilliant friend and colleague I or anyone could wish for. And Mike and Nolly have been an inspiration and a joy. I will miss Mike, but I know that his spirit is very much with us. My heart goes out to Nolly and to the entire family.

December 13, 2011

Nolly was so very sorry to hear about Michael passing. Just try concentrate on all the goods things that the two of you had together. I know how much he meant to you and his family. Mary Langille

Susan Dodd

December 12, 2011

A gallant and witty man, a beloved friend who was in my life too short a time, but to know him was a grace. Mike will always be missed...and remembered with love.

John Woods

December 12, 2011

As a lawyer I found Mike's tax and planning advice invaluable. Though I knew him only for a few years, I found him to be a wonderful, positive person and professional. I will keep him in my prayers.

December 12, 2011

Nolly, Kathy and I were saddened to learn of Mike's passing. I've known Mike since 1970. Not only was he the owner of our former house in Hingham, but he's been our attorney for many, many years. Even in the early stages of his illness we enjoyed sparring about our diverse political views over a drink or 2 . I know the two of you shared a very special relationship. We'll miss Mike. He was a special person.

Dick and Kathy Norman

Tom Spera

December 10, 2011

I am very saddened to learn about Mike's passing. He was a great mentor to me early in my legal career. He was an outstanding lawyer and friend. My condolences to Mike's family.

Louis Belknap

December 10, 2011

Mike has been my attorney for many years.
I was shocked to read of his death. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Ronald Gatnik

December 9, 2011

We are sad to hear of Mike's passing. Our condolences to his family and friends.

Respectfully
Ron and Dolores Gatnik

Jerry and Linda Rath

December 9, 2011

Mike was my partner, my lawyer, and most importantly my friend for almost 40 years. He was the best of the best, and I will miss him tremendously. Linda and I send our deepest sympathies to Nolly and all the other members of Mike's family.

Jerry and Linda Rath

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