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Ray Austin Obituary
He was born July 7, 1926, in Springfield, the son of Herald and Maude (Gilman) Austin.
He graduated from Springfield High School in 1944.
On July 10, 1946, Mr. Austin married Mary F. VanOrnam in Springfield. She predeceased him on Feb. 14, 2015.
He worked for several years at Idlenot Dairy and the Springfield schools, as well as in carpentry. He owned and operated a snowmobile sales business for many years and Stocker & Austin Car Dealership in Springfield and later, Eliott's Truck Repair Service and Valley Truck Repair Service.
He was known for serving his community, his storytelling and as a self-made man.
Survivors include two daughters, Carol Frace of Monmouth, Maine, and Mary Ann Fleming of Hancock, N.H.; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; a brother, Jim Austin of Lebanon, N.H., and a sister, Alta Clarke of Louisiana; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.
The committal service for Ray and Mary will be held at a later date in Pine Grove Cemetery in North Springfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Cindy Dutton
October 20, 2015
Ray was a wonderful human being. He always helped me when my car needed to be worked on. He always fit me into his busy work schedule. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. Hold on to the wonderful memories. God Bless and RIP, Ray. Until we meet again.
Allen & Clarissa Coleman
October 20, 2015
To all of Ray's family, I knew Ray when I lived at Idlenot apts, he used to give me a ride in his milk truck to catch the school bus in N. Springfield,
and both Allen and I knew him as a friend and wonderful mechanic, he helped us so many times.
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of his family at this difficult time.
October 20, 2015
May the Beautiful memories of your loved one provide solace and strength to you and your family .May the God of comfort help you though the difficult days to come.Act25:5
October 19, 2015
Oh Ray, am gonna miss our late night talks, am glad I met you, and had a chance to hear your stories, now you can go dance with your beloved Mary, sweet dreams dear friend
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