Austin B. McFadden Obituary (1922

Austin "Barney" McFadden of Kingston, Washington passed away at Martha and Mary Health Care Center in Poulsbo, Washington on June 23, 2004 from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. He was 82 years of age. He was born on April 18, 1922 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Austin P. and Nora (O'Grady) McFadden. He graduated from St. Peter's High School in Worcester. He married Helen D. Rukosky on December 11, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York. She survives him in Kingston. He served in the United States Navy for seven years, achieving the rank of Pharmacist Mate First Class. He worked in pharmaceutical sales for over 30 years until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of the Exchange Club, American Legion and 76ers Golf Club, all of Michigan City, Indiana. He enjoyed playing and watching golf, travel, camping and eating ice cream. He was a member of St. Olaf's Parish of Poulsbo. In addition to his wife, he is survived by 5 sons, Michael B. McFadden of Costa Rica, James A. McFadden and his wife, Karen, of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Timothy B. McFadden and his wife, Tammy, of San Diego, California, Mark J. McFadden and his wife, Sharon, of Holland, Michigan, and Martin J. McFadden of San Diego; 2 daughters, Patricia A. McFadden of Kingston and Mary C. Perrin of Hansville, Washington; 9 grandchildren, Rebecca, Brian, Joshua, Sarah, Austin, Emily, Kevin, Ashley and Brian; brother James McFadden of Worcester; 2 sisters, Nora McFadden and Loretta Laverty, both of Worcester; and sister-in-law Mary Durham of Michigan City. He was preceded in death by a brother, John McFadden. A memorial service will take place on at 2:00 PM on June 24, 2004 at the Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove Memorial Park in Poulsbo. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Martha and Mary Lutheran Services, PO Box 127, Poulsbo, WA 98370.