OSBORNE, THOMAS - At the Saint John Regional Hospital on Tuesday, June 29, 2004. Thomas John Osborne of Quispamsis, NB, husband of Jean (Richards) Osborne. Born in Fredericton, NB, he was the son of the late John and Stella (Morehouse) Osborne. He was an avid sport enthusiast, enjoying hockey and golf. His love of hockey was evident when he supported his three sons as they went through Atom to Junior Hockey. His greatest love was his family; Tom was a loving husband and a proud and loving father. Surviving in addition to his wife Jean are three sons: John (Traci) of Quispamsis, NB, Scott (Jennifer) of Mississauga, Ontario and Mark (Shannon) of Quispamsis, NB; four sisters: Frances (Jim) Steffan of Victoria, BC, Shirley (Jim) Gratto of Kingston, Ontario, Barbara (Ellis) Shephard of Saint John, Cora (Stuart) Miller of Saint John; two sisters-in-law: Donna Richards of Halifax and Gail (John) Rocca of Rothesay; mother-in-law Lila Richards of Rothesay; two grandchildren Meaghan Elizabeth and Joshua John; twelve nieces and nephews. Resting at Castle "Kings Chapel" Funeral Home, 154 Old Hampton Road, Rothesay (849-1702). Funeral service will be held at Quispamsis United Church, 11 am Saturday, July 3, 2004. Interment will be in Oceanview Memorial Gardens at a later date. Visiting at "Kings Chapel" Thursday 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Donations may be made to the NB Heart and Stroke, the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of the donors' choice. Following the funeral service, a reception will take place at the Quispamsis United Church Hall.