Edward R. Austin
Jun. 26, 1955 - Oct. 19, 2020

Edward R. Austin age 65 of Aldrich St. Passed away unexpectedly at the Bertrand Chaffee Emergency Room in Springville Monday evening October 19, 2020.
Born in Emporium, Pa June 26, 1955 the son of the late Robert L. Austin and Dorothy ( Kline) Schoos.

An artist Ed and his wife Cathy owned and operated Cathy’s Crafts of Gowanda , they contracted with WNYDDSO on various art projects for the state and through the states Day Hab programs . Ed was recognized and given citations for his artistic contributions he had made through the various Day Hab sites. He painted murals for several of the Day Hab locations including Dunkirk, Fredonia , Perrysburg and Little Valley. Ed was also a highly artistic and talented wood carver, he loved to oil paint animals and work in his yard , he was a member of the Collins Art Club .

Edward married the former Catherine A. Bridges on April 12, 1973 in Gowanda. Catherine survives.

Besides his loving wife of 47 years Ed is survived by a son Victor L. Austin of Gowanda a sister Linda Blakely of Gowanda , a brother Terry ( Leanne) Austin of Randolph along with several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews .
Besides his parents Edward was preceded in death by a daughter Jada A. Austin, 2 sisters; Bonnie Emery and Delma Ellis; A brother, Dale Austin.

At Edwards request there will be no prior visitation and the family will have a private burial in Smith Mills Cemetery where he will be laid to rest next to his daughter Jada.

If desired, memorials May be made to a local charity of ones choice .
Arrangements are by the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda.