Obituary: Scott D. Austin

Scott David Austin, 49, of New Britain, died unexpectedly at home on Jan. 21, 2012.  He was the husband of Cheryl (Warren) Austin. Born in Waverly, PA, he was a former Berlin resident and a New Britain resident for the past nine years.  He was formerly employed as an insurance claims adjuster for The Hartford and Middle Oak. Scott was a member of The Berlin Lions Club and Bethany Covenant Church. Surviving are his wife, Cheryl (Warren) Austin; two children, Devon Austin of Kensington and Aimi Austin of New Britain; a brother, Timothy Austin of Indianapolis, IN; a sister, Sue Austin and her companion Julie Johnstone; his father, Carroll Austin of Kensington; three special aunts, Jane Nichols, Sam Nichols, and Grace Nichols; and two grandchildren, Aidan Coursey and Grace Post; his nieces and nephews, Jordan and Nathan, Jessica and Sean.  He was predeceased by his mother, Ann (Nichols) Austin. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., Berlin. Burial will be held privately in South Burying Ground.  Calling hours are Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church with a Lions memorial service to be held at 5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Berlin Lions Club. Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Please share a memory of Scott with the family in the on line guest book @ www.ericksonhansen.com