F. Austen Seward, 84

F. Austen Seward, 84 of Lancaster, Pa died at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, July 3, 2010. Born in the Malbourough, England, he was the son of the late Frederick and Clara Austen Seward.

Austen was married 23 years to Nella Caponi Seward.

He was a professional Mechanical Engineer for the University of Pennsylvania and various other companies during his working career.

He served in World War II in the Army and then enlisted in the Navy.

Austen will always be remembered and missed as a true “Man from Camelot,” a gentleman and scholar.

Surviving besides his wife Nella is his former wife, Dolores Seward, Elizabethtown, three children: Mary wife of John Haldeman, Manheim, John husband of Mary Seward, Brownstown, David Seward, Elizabethtown.

Surviving are two stepdaughters: Lyza wife of William Valenzo, Lancaster, Lora wife of Gregory Furman, Chadds Ford and two grandchildren: Joseph and Bryer Valenzo.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz PA on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 11:00AM with Rev. Michael Messner officiating. Interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Friday, July 9, 2010 at 10:00AM. Friends may pay their respects to the family at the funeral home on Thursday from 10-11:00AM.  Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Austen’s memory to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut Street, Lancaster, Pa 17603. To send online condolences, please visit snyderfuneralhome.com.