Austen H. Wood

Austen H. Wood of Carver, formerly of Hull died on December 18, 2018. The beloved husband of 58 years to  Betty (Cledes) Wood of Carver. Loving father of Austen Wood, Jr and his wife Jeannine of Hull, Lisa Belyea and her husband Charles of Pembroke and Lynda McBride and her husband John of Hull. Brother of Sally Gillis Wood of Scituate. Cherished Boompa of Amanda Caulfield and her husband Kevin of Holbrook, Haley McBride and Austen Wood, III both of Hull, Karli & Katelyn Belyea both of Pembroke. Austen is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Austen was an owner and operator of an independent news carrier franchise for many years. After selling his business he took a position at the Patriot Ledger as a supervisor. Years later he purchased his own FedEx truck and ran his franchise for many years.  A long time Hull resident, he enjoyed taking his grandchildren fishing, where they made lifetime memories they cherish today. He enjoyed watching movies and loved his trips to Foxwoods with the love of his life Betty.  He also enjoyed surfing the internet and had a favorite spot on Ebay. The foundation of his life was his family, they were the cornerstone of all that was truly important to him. Although they are heartbroken at his loss, they are grateful for all the blessings he brought into their lives, he will live on in their hearts forever.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation on Friday, Dec. 21 from  10 AM-12PM in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), HINGHAM.

A Celebration of Life service will follow on Friday at 12 Noon  in Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, Hingham.  Cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers,  donations in memory of Austen may be made to Alzheimers Assn., MA Chapter, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.