BRUNSWICK — Claire B. Austin 87, of Durham Rd, Brunswick, died Tuesday February 23, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lisbon Falls on March 12, 1928 a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Karkos) Risska. She was educated in Lisbon until she started attending Edward Little High School so she could play in their band. She graduated from there in 1946.

Claire married her one true love, Donald Austin on August 2, 1948 and their love carried them for the next 68 years, something they both were very proud of. In her younger years she worked for First Auburn Trust, and then Casco Bank in Brunswick. She left there to start her best job ever, raising her three children. She was a former member of Ss. Cyril & Methodist Church, now Holy Trinity, and the Rosary Society. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She leaves her husband Donald Austin of Brunswick, her three children:

Robert Austin and wife Karen of Norway, and their two children Jeffrey Austin and wife Stacy, and their son Cooper James and Lauren Barr and husband Benjamin all of NH, James Austin of Brunswick, and Barbara Austin of Brunswick. She is also survived by two very special people, Aunt Agnes, a very dear friend Gail O’Neil and several, nieces, nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Geraldine Hawkes.

You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Claire’s life by visiting her guest book at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com

Visitation Crosman Funeral Home Friday Feb.26 from 4-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday Feb. 27 at 11 AM at Holy Trinity Church Lisbon Falls. Committal will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in her memory may do so to The Holy Trinity Church Building Fund 67 Frost Hill Rd. Lisbon Falls, ME 04252. A service of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 40 Main St. Lisbon Falls, 353-4951.