Mary Austin

Mary Louise Fountaine Bach Austin

Mary Louise passed peacefully in her home Saturday, March 2, 2013. Mary was born January 19, 1920 in Long Pond, Maine to Alfred and Georgianna Bernier Fountaine, both now deceased. She was preceded in death by her first husband E. Emmett Bach and second husband Carlos A. Austin, son E. Emmett Bach Jr., daughter Florence Bach Morley, stepdaughter Phyllis Nan Bach, greatgranddaughter Heather Ann Naylor and soninlaw Ronald G. Fix her brothers, Jules, Simeon, Joseph, Alphonse, Octave, Henry and Napoleon sisters Emily and Rita Fountaine and Margaret Tanguay.

Mary is survived by her daughter Phyllis Fix of Roswell and step daughter Michaele Austin Kelly of Mineral Wells, TX soninlaw Jefferson L Morley grandchildren Georgianna Hunt, Cheryl Gruette, Theresa Berrera, Sylvia Castellano, Jefferson Morley Jr. and Melinda Barron and step grandchildren Burton and Scott Green. Also, eleven great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren and eight great greatgrandchildren.

Mary was a quiet home body enjoying her embroidery and crochet, winning many gold ribbons in the Eastern NM State Fair. She was a good listener but wasnt afraid to give you her honest opinion if you dared to ask for it.

A special Thank You to granddaughter and care giver Cheryl Gruette for helping Mother through the years of her battle with dementia with her help, love and care Mother was able to live out her life in her own home.

A private family service will be held at a later date.