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Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

GASPORT — Susan Denise Austin, age 38, of Gasport, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, March 21, 2011, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after fighting a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born March 23, 1972 in Medina, she was the daughter of Rebecca Sue (Bowler) Austin and the late Fred T. Austin.

Susan was a 1990 graduate of Barker Central Schools. She worked on the Barker Alumni Committee and had attended her 20th class reunion this past summer. She was also a charter member of the Community Fellowship Church at Johnson Creek. Sue enjoyed planting flower gardens and loved to watch and feed the hummingbirds. She also enjoyed cooking for family gatherings. Sue enjoyed collecting donations from organizations and businesses for fellow patients at Sisters of Charity Hospital. She had worked as a cook at the Waters of Gasport for 10 years; previously she had worked at Jubilee in Lockport, the Best Western and Comfort Inn in Lockport, and Murph’s Stop 31 in Medina.

She is survived by her loving mother, Rebecca Sue (Bowler) Austin. Dearest sister of Robert and Clyde Austin of Lockport, David “Joe” Austin of Colorado, Richard and Carl Austin of Barker, Neil Austin of Appleton, Patricia Bailey of Portville, Jane Guinn of Middleport, Scott Rocca of Pennsylvania and the late Norman Austin. She is survived by three uncles and two aunts: David Bowler of Lockport, Roger Bowler of Alexander, Wayne (Betsey) Pulver of Arizona, Bunny Austin of Youngstown and the late Dennis Bowler. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and her dog, Princess also survive her.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Sherrie-Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main Street, Gasport, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM, with the Reverend Roy Harriger officiating. Interment will be in Hartland Central Cemetery, Gasport. Memorials appreciated to The Lockport Care Net Pregnancy Center, 251 East Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094, Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094, or the Community Fellowship Church, 3144 Johnson Creek Road, Middleport, NY 14105.

Please sign guest register at www.sherriefuneralhome.com.