Gwendolyn J. Augustyn, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on August 8th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Gwynn was a loving, caring, and passionate person. She was born on August 23rd, 1942.
Gwynn married her husband Richard L. Augustyn I on January 31st, 1968, and had two children Tracey and Richard. Gwynn obtained her nursing degree and worked as a nurse for 30 plus years at United Hospital System and a skills instructor at Gateway Technical college until she retired in 2009.
Gwynn enjoyed the simple things in life. She loved to crochet, cook, bake, attend church, travel, and spend time with her family. Gwynn especially loved being surrounded by her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.
Gwynn is survived by her husband Richard L. Augustyn I; daughter, Tracey A. Harnisch (John); son, Richard L. Augustyn II (Stacy); five grandkids – Alyssa A. Augustyn, Emily E. Augustyn, Colton R. Augustyn, Jacob B. Augustyn and Morgan H. Augustyn; 2 great grandkids – Sawyer E. Augustyn and Liam R. Hicks.
Gwynn was preceded in death by her parents and Ashley L. Harnisch.
Celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation to St. Jude’s Hospital or veteran’s charity.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the outpouring of love and support received.
Mary Rivers says:
My sympathies to the whole family. Gwynn was my neighbor for years. Our kids played together, we vacationed together! She was a great person that will be missed by all who knew her. Sending my love, Mary
Joseph Borsellino, Esq. says:
Rest in peace Aunt Gwynn, and all of my love to Rich, Richie and Tracey and their families. I have enjoyed sharing this life with you.
Bizek Family says:
We will miss Gwynn dearly. She has been such a wonderful neighbor and joy.
The Bizek Family
Tammy Jean says:
Mom was a woman of faith and spirit and strict mentality. She was fun and personable and incredibly loving. She was surprisingly firm on issues that one wouldn’t necessarily think she would be and much more lenient on things you’d think she’d be tough as nails on! I loved growing up with her as a second mom and I spent countless hours and days and weeks at her house growing up with Tracey, my very best and first friend when I moved to Bristol, and Richie, who I grew to love as my brother. I will forever love our movie nights and late night snacks and boat rides and cookouts and get together and family dinners. I loved her greatly and she has given me the best gifts in sharing her family. I will love her forever. She is severely missed.
Sue Smith says:
I worked with Gwen at Gateway Technical College. She was a wonderful, kind and fun person to be around. She be missed by me and the many students she blessed with her knowledge.