Judith (Judy) K. Austin, age 66, of Claremont, NH. passed away peacefully at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care in Lebanon, NH, on December 2, 2021, with her children and husband at her side to love and support her.
Judy was born on June 29, 1955 in Claremont, NH. She is survived by her loving husband, Andrew Austin of Claremont, NH, siblings Janet Grenier of Charlestown, Mary (John) Sasso of Springfield, VT, Kelly Dauphin of Claremont, Thomas Dauphin of Portland, ME, and Stephen Dauphin of Claremont. Judy had three children during her marriage to William Kennett of Claremont; Monica (Jamie) Landry, Tracey (Mike) Hurd, and Mark (Hannah) Kennett. Her marriage to Andy brought many stepchildren into her life; Frank (Theresa) Austin, Juanita (Eric) Johnson, Andrea Sharp, and Colleen (Rob) Haehnel who was a great help to Judy in her final days. Judy will be greatly missed by her grandchildren: Tasia Macie, Brett Hagerman, Kameryn Landry, Haley Landry, and Mackenzie Kennett, as well as many step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents Evelyn V. (Copp) and Lawrence (John) Dauphin, two grandsons Jason W. Hagerman and Greyson W. Kennett, and stepdaughter Katrina Austin.
She was always one to want to improve her life, graduating from New England School of Hair Design and later from New Hampshire Community Technical College with a certificate in Medical Administrative Assistant. Judy attended St. Mary’s School and later Stevens High School.
Judy had a passion for sewing and her favorite holiday was Halloween. She was a dog lover, the best listener, a fabulous cook, and a very loving person who made it known how important family and friends were to her. All who knew her would agree that her smile lit up the room.
Judy’s family wishes to thank Dr. Cecilia Vicuna Keady for her wonderful care. Judy bragged about her constantly. An additional thank you to the end of life care nurses and doctors that made her as comfortable as she could be. Judy was such a giving and caring person. If you can do anything to make someone else’s day a little brighter, then bless them with a random act of kindness in her memory.
There will be a calling hour from 5-6 PM, with a service at 6 PM. on Friday, December 10, 2021, at the Stringer Funeral Home, 146 Broad Street in Claremont, NH.
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