Donald Clyde Austin, 87, of North Troy, VT passed away on December 16, 2022, in Newport, VT. He was born on May 17, 1935, in North Troy, VT to the late Clyde and Mary (Paye) Austin.

Donald graduated from North Troy high School, class of 1955. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy. After being honorably discharged from the Navy he worked as a barber and as a trash hauler. He loved his family unconditionally. He was a prankster, loved eating leftover Halloween candy, he taught his pigs how to sit for Christmas ribbon candy. He was also a lifelong member of the Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years Sally Austin, his daughters Cathy Burghardt, Darlene Miles, Donna Tiedeman and Diane Tiedeman, many grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Leo and Roger and his sister Jean.

A burial will take place in the spring at North Troy Village Cemetery. If friends desire memorial contributions in Donald's name may be made to the Feline and Friends Foundation, P.O. Box 1316, Newport, VT 05855. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home and Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.