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SHREWSBURY - Peter M. Austin, Sr., 75, of Shrewsbury, MA passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2019. He was born October 1, 1943 in Boston, MA, son of the late Margaret D. and William H. Austin.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Denise, as well as four sons and daughters-in-law: Peter and Lena of Amston, CT; Patrick and Georgia of Montpelier, VT; Andrew and Kathryn of Mansfield, MA; Matthew and Heather of Kent, CT. He also leaves behind ten adored grandchildren. Mr. Austin was predeceased by his brother, William H. Austin, Jr. and grandson, Pierce H. Austin.
Mr. Austin graduated in 1961 from Cheshire Academy, Georgetown University in 1965, BA Political Science, and George Washington University in 1968, BS Mechanical Engineering. His first professional work was with the Bechtel Corp. in San Francisco, CA, and he ended his career with Northeast Utilities, Berlin, CT in 2000. Mr. Austin earned his Professional Engineer registration in the state of CT in 1974. He and his wife were the owners of The Village Bookshop in Rocky Hill, CT during the 1990's. Following his retirement, he periodically traveled the country as a consultant in the commercial nuclear power industry.
A lifelong lover of the sea, over the years Mr. Austin sailed and raced from Canada to the Caribbean, often with one of his sons on board. He is a past Commodore of Sachem's Head Yacht Club in Guilford, CT.
Calling hours will be on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM at the BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. A Memorial Mass will be conducted in the Chapel at Southgate, 30 Julio Drive, Shrewsbury on Thursday, April 11 at 10am. Burial will follow in St. Bridget's Cemetery, Cheshire, CT. at 2:00 PM. Remembrances may be made to MATH, Medical Aid to Haiti, 80 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107. The family expresses extreme gratitude to the staffs of Jewish Health Care Hospice of Worcester and Family Tree Home Care of Shrewsbury as well as the entire staff at Southgate of Shrewsbury. To leave a message of condolence or view his "Book of Memories" visit www.brittonfuneralhomes.com
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Matthew Kupinski
April 10, 2019
I have had the pleasure to work with Peter at Northeast Utilities. He was always kind and good hearted - a friend and good man. Sincere condolences to the Austin family. God bless Peter.
Malcolm Black
April 9, 2019
Very sorry to hear of Peter's passing, we were colleagues at NU and Millstone and I always enjoyed his pleasant and friendly disposition.
John Serdechny
April 7, 2019
Sincere condolences To the Austin Family. May the LORD grant your family the peace that surpasses all understanding. Peter had the personality that you will never forget kind, sincere and engaging. I remember his sailing stories. He will be greatly missed.
The Serdechny Family
John Pinto
April 7, 2019
Peter hired me at Northeast Utilities in 1983. He was a pleasure to be around, very patient and kind. His confidence in me lead me in a direction in my career that I may otherwise had never achieved. He was my first experience with corporate leadership and few since have met the standard you set. I'll always remember the year end message you sent to the team-"Live hard, work hard, and have a great year!" You were one of the good guys and a good man. RIP Peter.
April 7, 2019
My sincere condolences to Debbie and Family for your loss. Peter was one kind man and will be forever missed in my heart. Sharon ONeil
Johanna Kerr
April 6, 2019
To Peter's Family: I'm so sorry for the loss of a wonderful man. I had the good fortune to work with Peter at NU and he was the nicest, most gentle man to know. I'm sharing in your sorrow and expressing my deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved Peter - he truly will be missed. Please keep beautiful memories of Peter in your hearts and thoughs always and may he be at peace with the Angels in Heaven.
Sincerely,
Johanna Kerr
Middletown, CT
Leonard B Glasser
April 6, 2019
My condolence to the Austin family, i worked with Peter at NU in the 90's. Found memories. Peter will be in my prayers.
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