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Francis William Osborne
December 17, 1940 - September 8, 2013
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<div itemprop="description">Osborne, Frances William Arnold (Frank) (Ozzie), 72, Dartmouth, NS <br /> <br />We are saddened to inform family and friends that our beloved husband and father passed away on September 8, 2013, after a recent illness. He was surrounded by his family as he went peacefully to heaven. <br /> <br />Frank was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces - Navy - for 33 years and achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He was also involved for many years with HMCS Scotian, training new recruits. He traveled all over the world during his time in the navy - from Russia to the NWT. <br /> <br />He was very devoted to minor hockey in Nova Scotia throughout his years. He coached and advised teams, and served on boards of directors at the municipal, provincial and national levels. He was instrumental in the implementation of the Novice hockey program in Nova Scotia, and was one of the original founding members of the SEDMHA international hockey tournament over 30 years ago. He also loved to watch his beloved Habs on TV, during hockey season. <br /> <br />Throughout his life, he enjoyed crossword puzzles daily, reading the newspapers/ books avidly, and watching out the window at the activity on the street. He loved animals and adored his three grandchildren. He was an avid collector and enjoyed yard sales and flea markets. He enjoyed old country/western music, particularly Hank Williams, Sr., and bluegrass music. He was a resource for CBC radio - often - when they were searching for a song clip or a title. He also loved to garden and took great pride in his property. Most of all, he loved his wife and family. <br /> <br />Frank is survived by his wife of 49 years, Karen Osborne (nee Rudolph), Dartmouth; daughter, Kelly (David Barteaux), Dartmouth; son, Brian (Belinda), Dartmouth; father, Mr. G.F. (Frank) Osborne, Perth, ON; his sister, Catherine Furlotte (Tony), Nepean, ON; his brother, Peter Osborne (Vera), Pike's Bay, ON; SIL, Judy(Osborne), Nepean, ON; grandchildren, Nicholas, Madison, Samuel - all of Dartmouth; many nieces, nephews and cousins. <br /> <br />He was pre-deceased by his mother, Marjorie; his brother, David; many aunts and uncles. <br /> <br />Thanks to Frank's doctors and nurses over the years, especially during his recent illness. Special thanks to the staff of the 3rd floor at the Dartmouth General Hospital, Dr. Moriarty, and Dr. Lindensmith. Special thanks also to Rev. and Mrs. Adams for their religious and spiritual direction during this difficult time. <br /> <br />Cremation has occurred. Visitation will occur on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at the Atlantic Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth, from 2-4PM and from 7-9PM. Donations may be made to Hope for Wildlife, 5909 Hwy 207, Seaforth, NS B0J 1N0, in Frank's memory. Family flowers only. Service will be held Thursday, September 12, 2013, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Dartmouth, under the direction of Father Randy Doucette, at 11AM. Reception to follow. Interment will be held at Atlantic Memorial Gardens immediately after reception- family only. <br /> <br /></div>