NORWICH – Gladys Benson Austin, 98, of Chenango Valley Apts., Fair Street, Norwich, formerly of New Berlin passed away on Jan. 9, 2013 at her home.
Gladys was born on Feb. 16, 1914 in the town of New Berlin, the daughter of Manfred & Annie (Olson) Benson. Her childhood was spent in New Berlin, where she was a graduate of New Berlin High School.
On Sept. 7, 1932 she married Lewis N. Austin, who predeceased her on Nov. 15, 1990.
Gladys worked as a caterer and cook for the Deer Path Restaurant. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, New Berlin, the Eastern Star, the Rebekah Lodge, the Ladies Home Bureau and the Grange.
She is survived by her daughter; Elaine Austin of Willow Street, PA; a daughter-in-law Connie Austin of New Berlin; five granddaughters; six great granddaughters; one great great granddaughter; one great great grandson; one sister Grace Gustafson of Norwich; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by one daughter, Mary Jane Beaumont; one son, Adelbert Austin; brothers Fred Benson, Alf Benson and Bruno Benson; and sisters Anne Marie Hume and Martha Groff.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church New Berlin with the Very Reverend Charles Taylor and Reverend Amy B. Gregory officiating.
Calling hours will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday at the Dakin Funeral Home LP, New Berlin.
The interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, New Berlin.