August 28 1960 October 16 2022
AUSTIN (nee Birmingham), Patricia E. “Peb” – 62, of Cape May Court House and formerly of Westfield and Ocean Gate, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Family Information: She is predeceased by her father, Jack Birmingham and her brother, Michael Birmingham. Peb is dearly missed and forever loved by her family which includes her husband of 22 years, Donald “Red” Austin; son, Cavan (and Rachel) Birmingham; stepdaughter, Kristina (and John) Jarvis; mother, Jean Birmingham; brother, Joseph (and Amelia) Birmingham; sister, Katie (and Bill) Kubarewicz; seven grandchildren, Michael, Austin, Tyler, Colton, Mia, Kaylee and Cavan; nephews, Joseph, III and Billy; niece, Kacey. Funeral Details: Peb’s viewing will take place on Friday (Oct. 21st) from 10am – 11am in the Spilker Funeral Home, 815 Washington St., Cape May where her celebration of life ceremony will follow and begin at 11am. Interment will follow the ceremony in the Cape May County Veterans Cemetery. Info and condolences: spilkerfuneralhome.com Sentiments shared by family and friends describing Peb: Kristina Jarvis: My family and I had an unbelievable loss this past weekend, My step mom Peb has passed away unexpectedly. If you knew her you knew the love she had for everyone and how she made others laugh. She did a lot especially for me growing up. She taught me to be a strong woman, to love, and to make a house a home. Peb opened up my dad’s and I relationship and helped it grow. She brought my brother into my life. She took me in as a wild child and straightened me up. She put me on a path to be who I am today. She gave me tough love for years and never ever gave up on me. She taught me how to be a mother at a young age. Peb was always there for my boys. Whenever I needed her she would stay with us or take the boys without any hesitation. Something like this is so hard to understand why it happens, like it’s not happening and it’s not real. I hope she is at peace now looking down watching our family with the rest we have lost over the last couple years. Katie Kubarewicz – Peb took care of everyone. She was a loving and nurturing soul. She had a heart of gold and could make anyone laugh at any given time. She will live forever in all of our hearts. XO Rachel Cowan: Patricia Austin, (Peb) over 16 years ago you became a neighbor to us on county road. But shortly after you filled the void of so many roles my life was lacking; grandmother, aunt, teacher, animal lover. My best memories are ones I spent at your house, especially when I watched your goat have babies in your barn. You happily showed up to all my life’s big moments and even the low ones. You did so many things for my family and everyone else; I hope you knew how much we truly appreciated and loved you. There won’t be a day we ever stop missing you and it hurts so bad. May you rest peacefully because if anyone deserves it, it’s you. I promise to keep loving on your animals for you. Sandy Hoffman Cowan: 16 years ❤️And I have so much to say but I can’t process my words right now. Other than I am already so lost without you. I keep looking for the flashlight late at night and the giggle thru the woods, our random dysfunction-shenanigans — and the comfort for knowing you were always there keeping an eye on me. It’s rare for someone to not just say I love you but to show it everyday… (Not even fair).
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Patricia Peb Austin August 28 1960 October 16 2022.
Death notice for the town of: Cape May, state: New Jersey