Obituary
PHILIP THOMAS OSMOND
July 30, 1937 – April 25, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Philip Thomas Osmond announces his passing on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Center at the age of 79 years. Born in Mouse Island, Phil was the son of the late William and Berthina (Tannie) Osmond. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years Beulah on December 1, 2016. Also, predeceased by his grandson Christopher, sisters; Margaret Osmond and Rose Young. Brother in Laws; Richard, Gerald, Jack (Phoebe), Sister in law; Jean Amsbough. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of precious memories his children Brian (Eileen) of the Codroy Valley, Vernon (Sherry) of Eastern Passage, NS, Debbie (Shawn) Seaward of Lower Sackville, NS, Diane (Gordon) Russell of Oromocto, NB. Phil will forever remain in the hearts of his grandchildren; Graham, Jeffrey, Joanne, Tyler, Kyle, Evan, Alexa and Darin. Sisters; Nellie (Gerald) Lomond and Evelyn (Roland) Kettle, brothers Alex (Karen) Osmond, Jerry (Susie) Osmond, Charlie (Jessie) Osmond all of Port aux Basques, John (Sarah) Osmond of Searston, Ron (Mary) Osmond of Kingston NS, Arch (Ann) Osmond of Florence NS, Ralph (Dulcie) Osmond of Lewin's Cove NL, Wilson (Winetta) Osmond of Sarnia ON. Brother in law; Gordon (Geraldine) Osmond, of Port aux Basques. A large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends especially Bill Durnford and Carol Anne Reid. Daily, Phil had been fortunate to be in the loving care of Evelyn and Roland, his buddy Melissa Short, Liz Lawrence, Dr. Matt Ryan and the staff of the Long Term Care Unit at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Center. During his lifetime Phil had touched the lives of many people through his community involvement and 30 years of Scouting in Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, he was truly a gift to everyone. During the time he lived away he cherished his summers at the cabin in MacDougall’s Beach from 1979 until recently. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the Long Term Care Unit at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre or the Alzheimer’s Association. Visitation took place on Saturday April 29 and Sunday April 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, at East Haven Funeral Home. Funeral services took place on Monday, May 1, 11 am at St. James Anglican Church, Channel, officiated by Rev. Marlene Harvey, interment to follow at a later date. Funeral services were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road , Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com


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