EDITH OSBORNE

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EDITH OSBORNE After a long and difficult struggle with Alzheimer and cancer, Edith Osborne died at Extendicare Tuxedo Village, early Monday, July 25, 2005. She is survived by her family, Carole and Dave McElheran, Doug and Jayne Osborne, Marilynne Osborne and Gus. Five grandchildren, Catherine, Kenneth, Kimberlie, Mandy and Lisa, whose fond memories of their grandma include her singing Jesus Loves Me....in Chinese! She was a wonderful great-grandmother to Hannah, David and Ava and would have equally loved her fourth great-grandchild, who will be born in January. Edith was born at home in Winnipeg, February 8, 1913 and resided in Winnipeg, Calgary, North Vancouver and Whytewold. She married Eric Osborne, June 5, 1937 in St. Alban's Anglican Church, Winnipeg. Eric died July 25, 1973, 32 years to the day of Edith's death. She was a Past President of Kilola Club, Past President of the R.C.M.P. Veterans Ladies Auxiliary, very active in Order of Eastern Star, Guardian Council Job's Daughters, DeMolay Mother's Club and was always supportive of other organizations family members were associated with. To the present and former staff of Tuxedo Villa, you truly are angels on earth. We can never thank you enough for the love, compassion and care you gave Mom for over a decade. To the residents and their families who we met at the Villa, in just the right ways, at just the right time you were always there for support, strength and some humour to get us through difficult times. Love you Mom. Cremation has taken place and there will not be a formal service. No flowers by request. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 26, 2005