Ronald F. Osgood

CLARENDON, VT Ronald F. Osgood, 75, died August 18, 2009, peacefully at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Millis, MA, on November 28, 1933. He lived most of his life in South Weymouth, MA, before moving to VT. He was the son of Fred E. Osgood and Myrtle (Gay) Osgood. Ron was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked in the carpentry trade and was a commercial agricultural pilot. He loved flying, gardening and the outdoors. He was active in town government and served on the Planning Commission in Clarendon and also served on the board of the Clarendon Community Center for many years. He was also active in the senior lunch program at the Clarendon Community Center for many years. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Susan (Heyl) Osgood and his sister-in-law Carol Trudelle, both of Clarendon, VT, 3 sisters, Barbara Jones of Peabody, MA, Priscilla Pinzari and her husband Gerry of Barrington, NH, Carol Cook and her husband Roy of Barrington, NH and 1 brother, Lauren Osgood and his wife June of Falmouth, MA and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews. At his request, a private celebration of his life will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Assn. & Hospice, P.O. Box 787, Rutland, VT 05702 or the Norris Cotton Cancer Center at DHMC, Lebanon, NH.