Austin Powles Greer

July 26, 1926 - November 11, 2016

Austin P. Greer, 90, of Stafford Springs, formerly of Wethersfield, passed away peacefully on Veterans Day, November 11, 2016. He was born and raised in Hartford, the son of James and Josephine Greer. He graduated from Hartford High and worked at The Harford Times. He entered the Army, serving in Korea. After serving his country, he graduated from Trinity College. He worked for many years as a self-employed builder and those skills lasted him well into retirement. Austin is survived by his wife, Mary Turner Greer; daughters Susan and Nancy; son James and wife, Rhonda; and grandchildren Leslie and Spencer. He was predeceased by his first wife, Marion, and sisters, Mary and Betsy. Austin will be remembered as someone who was always willing to help out family and friends, whether building a wheelchair ramp, snow blowing neighborhood sidewalks, volunteering at the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden, or providing a home for his feathered friends. Thank you to the staff and doctors at Enfield Dialysis. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations can be made to the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden, 1555 Asylum Ave., Hartford, CT 06117 or Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, 103 Vision Way, Bloomfield, CT 06002. Rose Hill Funeral Home has care of arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.rosehillfuneralhomes.com