JENNIFER MARY OSBORN

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JENNIFER MARY OSBORN

April 6, 1935 - June 23, 2024

Jennifer “Jennie” nee Ward was born in Liverpool, England to Albert James “Tom” Ward and Winnifred “Wyn” on April 6, 1935.

In 1940, her dad joined the RAF, with the understanding to keep the family together and for him to live in the base. Jennie and her mom would follow him to wherever he was posted. After eleven schools and completion of her education of being an SRN, although her family wanted her to attend medical school, she met the love of her life Thomas “Tom” Fairfax Osborn and married him. After their marriage, they set sail on the Empress of Britain to Canada in 1957.

Tom had hoped to farm in Canada, but things did not turn out that way. However, Jennie was able to nurse in Stonewall, Manitoba and later up North in voluntary public health. Unfortunately, with no hospital nearby to upgrade in Pointe Du Bois, MB, Jennie began a 20- year run in banking, followed by a seven-year run at the Lethbridge College prior to retirement.

Tom later became a National Rep for CUPE, so once more on the road for them all finishing up in Lethbridge, where they resided together for 38 years prior to Tom’s death the day before his 80th birthday, and four months shy of their 60th wedding anniversary.

Jennifer served as Chairman of Eastern Canada 4H Clubs in Manitoba, the Lethbridge Public Library Board, Chinook Region Library Board, and many other volunteer boards. In 1995, both Tom and Jennie retired and traveled as well as wintered in Arizona.

Jennie following suit, passed peacefully, June 23, 2024, the day before their 68th Anniversary.

Jennie leaves behind her daughters, Thorunn, Susan & Karen; grandsons: Kevin Richter, Vincent Richter, Kory Kublik and Desmond Osborn; her granddaughters: Julie Richter, Madisen Kublik and Megan Osborn; great-grandsons: Liam and Jace; and only great-granddaughter, Riley Kublik.

Jennie will always be remembered for her kindness, small but feisty opinions of the world. Her family and friends will mourn her loss She is with Tom now and at peace.

A Celebration of Life will be held with further details in the coming months.

Jennie and her family are eternally grateful to the “Fab four” for their kindness, dedication and compassion during her stay at the Regional Hospital and more importantly, as true friends throughout many years in Lethbridge. Thank you, ladies.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 29, 2024, Jun 29, 2024