Joseph Gerard Augur, Sr., 73, of Northford passed away Friday, October 14, 2011 at the CT Hospice, Branford after a two year battle with cancer. He was the husband of 53 years to Karen Forline Augur. Born in New Haven on July 21, 1938; son of the late Elbert Francis Augur, Sr. and Margaret O’Connor Augur. Joseph had worked as a truck driver at Tilcon until his retirement; he also worked for Augur’s Specialized Transport and J & M Water. He enjoyed farming along with his love for his family and the trucks. Father of Sharon-Lee Augur of Northford, Donna (Anthony Sr.) Pelloni of Ashaway, RI and Joseph (Roseann) Augur, Jr. of Wallingford. Grandfather of Anthony (Katie) Pelloni, Jr. of Wyoming, RI, Thomas Pelloni of Ashaway, RI, Kristine and Daniello Augur both of Wallingford. Also grandfather to the Pelloni girls and their families, Aleatha & Isabella of CT, Hillary (Noel) Christian & Trevor of MO, Shala (David) & Trinity of RI, Sommer (Ryan) Jaden & River of VA. Also survived by his twin brother Elbert (Patty) Augur, Jr.; a sister Mary Wallace; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to give thanks to all the special friends and family members who were there for him right up to the time of his death. Thank you to CT Hospice in Branford for the great job they did in taking care of Joseph. He was so grateful for everything.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 9:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am in St. Monica Church. Interment will follow in Northford Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 4 to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405.
My heartfelt sympathies for your loss. I spent many visits to the farm in Northford following Joe around. He was always willing to give me a ride on the tractor or take me sledding.
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dad you were a good man, a hard worker and a good provider for the family, you made us very happy. Your family & friends will miss you deeply. You were a great Husband to mom, a great father to your 3 children, & a wonderful grandfather too. RIP Dad 1938 – 2011
I love Uncle Joe. I’ll miss him sooooooooo much. I’ll never forget him.
So sorry to hear of your loss, Sharon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Dave and your family. Anna and I treasure our wonderful memories of the activities we enjoyed with you, Dave and some of your relatives.
~ “Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness.” ~
Love,
Garry & Ann
Sharron our thought sand prayers go out to your family.
Butch & Sandy
JOE AUGUR
A GOOD HEARTED MAN DIES
by Hannah Yother
(niece of Joe Augur)
10 years old
My Uncle Joe died on October 14, 2011. He died of a cancer called sarcoma. It’s when your neck has a lump on it. Uncle Joe was a farmer and a truck driver. It all started one day when my Mom told me Uncle Joe was sick and he was in the hospital. I was upset so I made some cards for him. Then he was home (nurses still visited them). One day we visited him, he could only write, he couldn’t talk. Then one day I woke up and Mom told me he was in hospice. Hospice is a place where sick people go and normally die. I was terrified. I prayed for him day and night. He was uncomfortable when Uncle Joe first got to hospice but then he was comfortable. I was relieved. He was getting alot of visitors. Then that morning on October 17, 2011 he went up to Heaven.
June 17, 2012 – Happy Father’s Day !!!!!
This is the first Father’s Day without you.
Anyone can be a father but it takes someone
special to be a DAD.
You were a great : Husband, Dad & Grandfather.
Keep watching over us.
Your smile is gone forever & your hand we cannot touch. We have so many memories of you. You are not forgotten. Though it’s been almost 1 year &
you are no longer with us. Still in memory you are with us, as you always
were before. Photographs & memories are what we have to hold on to.
Thoughts of you are always near. Many think the wound is healed but little do
they know of the sorrow that lies in our hearts. If we follow your footsteps – we will not go wrong, you have made us very strong by following everything you
would have done if you were still here. RIP