Lloyd Ross Osborne

A beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend has passed away. He was the son of the late Sidney and Eunice (Settle) Osborne. He was predeceased by his brothers Ralph and Sidney and sister Clara. Ross is survived by his wife of 62 years Mary (Kuhn), children Heather (Wayne), David (Jill), Gillian (Andrew) and Lori (Bill); grandchildren Matthew and Laura Osborne (mother, Mary), and Paige and Mikailee Vincent; brother Ronald, and sister Marie Hartlen; many nieces, nephews and friends. Modest of his own value he will be remembered for his integrity, counsel, compassion and kindness and as one who lived his faith in God.

Ross had initiative and was gifted with an entrepreneurial spirit. Employed as a civilian at DND for 35 years, he also co-founded and operated a property development company, Southwood Development from 1968-84. He was involved with Russell Credit Union as Treasurer for 17 years, and then held a variety of positions on the Board. He was most proud of being part of developing the first co-op housing in the Cole Harbour area of Nova Scotia. After retiring from DND, Ross started and ran Manor Hill Flags from 1988-1995.

Ross gave of himself to others and his community. He was Treasurer of the Woodlawn Cemetery Company for 44 years, held various positions including President of the Nova Scotia Branch of the National Association of Federal Retirees, was a member of the Group of IX Seniors’ Advisory Council of Nova Scotia, and was Chair of the Bell Heritage Trust in Cole Harbour.

Ross had an active life, was a member of the Dartmouth Curling Club, and long-time member of the golf club at Brule Point where he and Mary thoroughly enjoyed cottage life, particularly gardening and spending time with neighbours. His family fondly recalls their epic road trip across Canada. For his 65th birthday, Ross played the Old Course at St Andrews, Scotland then called home to say “dreams do come true”.

Ross actively lived his faith. He was an Elder at Woodlawn United Church for 35 years. He was energized by his work as Chair of the Church Extension Board, a financial arm of Halifax Presbytery and by his role as member and loans officer with Financial Services of Maritime Conference, United Church of Canada.

Ross’ example and memory will continue to impact the lives of many!

Arrangements are under the direction of A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland Street, Dartmouth. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 22nd 2-4pm and 7-9pm in A. L. Mattatall. Celebration of Life will be held Monday, October 23rd at 2pm in Woodlawn United Church, 54 Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth, Rev. Phillip Kennedy and Rev. Ivan Gregan officiating. A reception will follow. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made the Hearing Accessibility Fund of Woodlawn United Church or Habitat for Humanity. Online condolences may be viewed or sent to www.mattatallfuneralhome.com