This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Austin Simmons Wright Parker Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RRB.2ACE/6155 Message Board Post: "A sad calamity, for such it may be termed, has occurred in the home of Mrs. W. R. Austin, formerly of Yorkshire, N. Y., now a resident of Olean, when on March 20th the partner of her sorrow and joys was taken from her midst. Mr. Austin was born on the homestead and resided there for over seventy-two years, when he, with his wife, moved to Olean, renting the farm to his son. He was a man highly respected by all who knew him, a kind neighbor, a most loving and faithful husband and father and was always willing to aid in any good cause. He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, one son, William Jr., of Delevan, one daughter, Mrs. Harry W. Simmons of Olean, one brother, J. T. Austin of Delevan, two sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Wright of Buffalo and Mrs. W. H. D. Parker of Arcade. When we laid away our loved one It seemed though our hearts must break But we know he has passed all sorrow Passed within the pearly gates. He is happy with the loved ones Who have gone from earth before, And with them he will wait to welcome Dear ones to the Heavenly Shore."