DUDLEY – Glenda V. (Austin) Dern, 75, died Thursday, September 09, 2010 in Radius Health Care Center, Southbridge. Her husband of 25 years, Howard M. Dern, died in 2008.
She leaves a brother, Raymond G. Austin and his wife Jane F. Austin of Thompson, CT; 5 nieces and nephews, Randy Austin of North Grosvenordale, CT, Jim Austin of Albany, OR, Dianne Barrett of Quinebaug, CT, June Cazeault of Thompson, CT, and Sandra Brezniak of Woodstock, CT; 3 stepchildren, Danny Dern of Long Island, NY, Dennis Dern of Virginia, and Dorinda Gest of Florida; and 4 step grandchildren.
She was born in Dudley, the daughter of Frederick and Hildur (Hockenson) Austin and was a lifelong resident. She attended Bartlett High School in Webster.
Mrs. Dern worked at the American Optical Company in Southbridge for many years before she retired.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Dudley.
The funeral will be held at 7:30 PM Sunday, September 12, in Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, Webster. Pastor John R. White will officiate. Calling hours will be from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Sunday, September 12. Burial will be private. Donations in her name may be made to the First Congregational Church of Dudley, 135 Center Road, Dudley, MA 01571.