Austen Toohey, 27

Austen Jay Toohey, 27, of Dickenson Center and Tupper Lake passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Albany Medical Center with his family by his side.

He had survived open heart surgery in March 2021, but eventually succumbed to complications due to an infection. Austen always fought for what he wanted and fought until he couldn't fight any longer.

Born on January 11, 1994 at Albany Medical Center, he was the son of Paul Toohey Jr. and Bobbie Jo Roberge.

Austen was a kind hearted soul who would help anyone in need especially his family. Family to Austen were those related to him by blood, marriage and the people closest to him. He loved working on small engines and could often be found in the garage working on a car, snowmobile or four-wheeler.

Although Austen got into his fair share of trouble, he was in the process of turning his life around.

Austen was a passionate person and treasured time with his sons, Liam and Paxton, his brother Nathan, and his nephews, nieces, and cousins. Austen was anxiously awaiting a baby in March 2022.

He is survived by his fiance Brittenie York, two sons, Liam, 8; Paxton, 1; Brittenie's two sons Bentley and Hunter; his mother, Bobbie Jo (Eric) Drasye; his father, Paul Toohey, Jr.; three brothers, Nathan Toohey, Devin Roberge, Eric Drasye Jr., step sister Devon Beaudette and half brother Payton Toohey. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Carol Beaudette, and great-grandmother Beulah Gonyea; his paternal grandparents, Paul Toohey, Sr. and Lynda (Smith) Toohey. Austen also leaves behind many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was predeceased by his Pop, Neal Beaudette; a half sister, Paige Toohey, grandfather Robert Roberge, uncles Lee and William Gonyea.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.