Albina E. Austin

Albina 'Beanie' Austin, 91, entered the presence of God on October 22, 2021. She is also in the arms of the love of her life, dancing to their favorite song "Snowbird." It was truly poetry in motion to watch. They were so attuned to one another that their moves were like watching gentle waves of water flow. Albina is survived by her children Michael (Roxanne) Austin and Karen (Jeffrey) Talcott; grandchildren Jason (Tiffany) Austin, Jennifer Talcott (Tim Petriwsky), Katherine (Jacob) Payne, and Melinda (Michael) Zirbel; great grandchildren James and Sophia, Taryn, Rhyley and Kendal, and Caleb. She was predeceased by her husband Albert 'Frank' Austin, her parents Luigi and Annunziata Baldoni Arcangeli; and siblings Alma, Francis, and Nello 'Peter'. She married Frank, the love of her life on October 16, 1947, exactly one year from the day they met. It was truly love at first sight. She has missed him terribly since his death on November 4, 2011. She and Frank spent many years traveling all over the country. They were close to seeing all 48 contiguous states; they never made it to Oregon or Washington. They spent many winters in Florida, but she was always so happy to get back to their home in Willard, New York, where they resided until moving to Richford in 2010. Albina made the transition to her life in Richford quite well. She grew to love the beauty of the hills and valleys and often commented on the colors of the trees and the beauty of the blue sky. Even though she deeply missed Frank, she was able to find contentment in her home here. She could often be heard tap dancing around the house. Albina was overjoyed seeing her grandchildren and great grandchildren; some of the things they will miss the most are her great hugs and her joyful laughter. Albina enjoyed sitting in the sunshine with her "adopted son" Jan watching the "puppies" (Emmie, Maggie, Gracie, and Frankie) play in the yard. She commented that they brought so much happiness to her life. Albina had a deep love of God and often commented that she knew God was protecting her in difficult times. She saw Gods presence in nature, and considered her life to be very blessed. While those who love her rejoice knowing that she and Frank are dancing together again, Albina will truly be missed for the sweet nature and true kindness she brought to the world. MacPherson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may kindly be sent to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier or Stray Haven in loving memory of Albina. Memories and condolences may be written in her guestbook at macphersonfh.com.