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Carolyn OSMAN Obituary

VIRGINIA BEACH - Carolyn Goldman Osman, of 3167 Silver Sands Circle, Virginia Beach and formerly of Hampton, a woman cherished and loved by so many, was tragically taken from us on the morning of Dec. 7, 2009.
The daughter of the late Beatrice and Harry Goldman, Mrs. Osman began accumulating devoted friends during her childhood in Portsmouth and summers on the Virginia Beach oceanfront.
Carolyn embodied selflessness. Her love and tireless efforts to help others, whether by uttering sincere and comforting words or by her generosity of spirit, time or money endeared her to entire swaths of Hampton Roads. Family was, however, the center of her existence.
Carolyn is predeceased by her husband of 47 years and love of her life, Dr. Charles Osman, and survived by her sons, Michael and Bradley Osman of Virginia Beach and Louis Osman, his wife, Sheila Steinbach and their children, Yael and Hannah, of Teaneck, N.J.; brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Charles and Dottie Goldman of Virginia Beach; and many nieces and nephews. Three children who held a special place in Carolyn's heart were her great-nephew, Harrison Wingett, and "her twins," Michael and Luke Moravek.
The breadth and depth of Mrs. Osman's involvement in her community over the years are truly an inspiration. Diagnosed with Malignant Melanoma in 1973, Carolyn turned a potential tragedy into a strength. After recovery she not only became a registered nurse, practicing her skills at Riverside Hospital in Hampton for two decades, but she also applied for and was chosen as Virginia's Miss Hope, the American Cancer Society's official representative who symbolizes hope in the fight against cancer. In Virginia Beach Carolyn devoted her energies and her passion to Temple Emanuel, where she helped to oversee so many ritual and administrative duties, and to the Chevra Kadisha, who perform the Taharah Ritual, which purifies and shrouds deceased Jewish persons for burial. In addition Mrs. Osman, supported a wide variety of civil rights, environmental and Jewish charitable organizations and touched everyone with whom she came in contact personally with her giving spirit. Her loss will have reverberations throughout the community for years to come, though with luck and effort by all her inimitable spirit will live on. For in these troubled times Carolyn's unconditional loving and support should serve as a model for the way we treat each other.
The funeral service will take place at Temple Emanuel, 424 25th Street, Virginia Beach at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, followed by a graveside ceremony at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Va. Minyan will be held at Temple Emanuel Thursday at 6 p.m. The family will be sitting Shiva at the home of Charles and Dottie Goldman. Minyans will be Friday, 8 a.m., Saturday, 6:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Contributions in Mrs. Osman's memory may be sent to the Harry L. and Beatrice Moss Goldman Philanthropic Fund, c/o The Tidewater Jewish Foundation, 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, or Temple Emanuel. Online condolences may be made to the family at hdoliver.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2009.

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January 6, 2010

I met Carolyn during one of the most difficult times in my life - while caring for my ailing grandmother in Virginia Beach in 2008. Carolyn was incredibly supportive, and helped me plan the funeral and honor my grandmother's memory with kindness and grace that is truly rare. She will be missed. - R. Greenspan

December 26, 2009

I lived up the street on West road. Howard and Lubah Ruben's son. just heard about the incredible sadness. trying to say/do something. Aunt Bebe was so special. michael ruben peck

December 16, 2009

Dear family and friends of Carolyn Osman
I worked with Carolyn for twelve years in the PACU. She was a kind and sweet person and I was sadden by the news of her death. She loved he grand-children Hannah and Yael, and will show us their latest pictures after she visited them. She was always ready to help others and you will feel happy after talking to her. She will be truely be missed. May God be with you all and comfort you in this time of sorrow. Cherish your memories and the good times you had with her because I know I will.
Sincerely, Kim D. Payne, Hampton, VA

December 15, 2009

DEAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS,
I MET CAROLYN LAST CHRISTMAS AT A FAMILY GATHERING AND ENJOYED TALKING TO HER ABOUT HER LOVE FOR NURSING AND THE CHILDREN SHE WAS CARING FOR. SHE WAS A VERY WARM AND CARING PERSON AND I FEEL VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE MET HER.
I KNOW SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER..
SINCERELY, GAIL JOHNSON, MIAMI FLORIDA

December 13, 2009

Dear Family and Friends of Carolyn G. Osman, She touched many lives with her caring spirit, intelligence and thoughtrfulness. May peace and comfort be with all who mourn her loss.
Sincerely, Joanne K Roos, Yorktown, VA

Kathy Bullwinkel

December 12, 2009

Carolyn was a wonderful, positive person who was always supportive. She never said an unkind word. She brought sunshine to Riverside. Her spirit leaves a warm glow. She will be missed.

Diana Hunt

December 11, 2009

I had the pleasure of working with Carolyn at RRMC. Carolyn was a sweet, kind loving individual who always spoke of the adoration she had for her family. She gave her caring spirit selflessly to all that needed a kind word or gesture.
Many tearful condolences.

Marilyn L Peltz

December 11, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 11, 2009

We are so saddened by this family's tragic loss. May God bring peace and forgiveness to their hurting hearts.

S. Majka

December 11, 2009

Your wonderful dad was my pediatric dentist in the 1960's, and your family was so revered in the Farmington neighborhood. Out of this horrible tragedy, please take comfort that Dr. Osman was not of this earth to suffer this loss and that he is now reunited with his beloved partner.

Stephanie Denninghoff

December 11, 2009

I will always remember Carolyn's kind spirit and willingness to give of herself. I had the privilege of working with Carolyn for 5 years at Riverside. She was an inspiration and a selfless person. Carolyn will be missed by all who knew her.

Ray Cherry

December 11, 2009

To the Osman and Goldman Family's,
I am still in shock! I've known Carolyn for years and we worked in the PACU(recovery room)together,at Riverside Regional Hospital.That's when I realized what a beautiful,caring and giving person she really was.
She has indeed touched the lives of so many,especially mine.I will never forget my friend and will cherish the memoris of the times we knew each other.
Words could never express,what a wonderful woman she was,nor how much she will be missed. Sincerely, Ray Cherry R.N., A.A.S.(Ret.)[email protected]

Mary P. Scott, R.N.

December 10, 2009

She was a truly beautiful person. I worked with her many years at the RRMC and saw her many kindnesses to others, and it was sincere. My condolences to her family. She loved you so much.

betty jacobson

December 10, 2009

i am very sad that my mother lost her best friend! caroline we love you and miss you!

December 10, 2009

Our condolences to Dr. Charles Goldman and his family. I'm sure she was a wonderful woman if she was your sister. Our thoughts are with you. Hugh and Beth Staples

anonymous

December 10, 2009

Sincere, with child-like innocence, completely lacking in guile, Carolyn was generous, selfless, the personification of goodness, she now rests with Chuck.

Mary Sue & Steve Katz

December 10, 2009

We are so saddened by this tragic loss. She was a wonderful person and great friend to my sister, Rosalee Familant.

December 10, 2009

Our sincere condolences. We are sorry not to be with you today.
Annabel & Hal Sacks

Nancy Nelson

December 10, 2009

She will be missed and it will take many many people to fill her shoes.

DORIS RESHEFSKY SANZ

December 10, 2009

TO ALL WHO LOVED CAROLYN AND WHOSE LIVES SHE TOUCHED, SHE WAS MY "DEAR,DEAR FRIEND ALL, OUR LIVES AND I FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE WILL SAY "WHY"??? SHE WAS THE ESSENCE OF GOODNESS, WHY DO GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE??

David Peck

December 10, 2009

The memory of Carolyn (and Bebe and Harry) will always bring great pleasure to those of us who knew and loved them.

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