Lucille Mathilde

(Dion) Osborne

1924-2013

Lucille-wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was a true Christian who never met a stranger and saw Christ in everyone. She passed away on February 19, 2013 at The Haven with her husband of 66 years, James, holding her hand and surrounded by her children.

Lucille was born in Worcester, MA on July 31, 1924 as the 4th of 9 children to Ferdinand and Cora Dion. Lu and Jim were married August 30, 1947. Lu was a typical, adaptable Navy wife who could entertain a Captain and his wife in the living room and simultaneously keep three preschoolers quiet in the den.

Lucille and Jim lived in many Navy towns before being transferred to Pensacola in 1974, a town they loved and choose to remain post retirement. She was an active participant in her parish, St. Paul's Catholic Church and served as member of the parish counsel, lector and Eucharistic Minister. Every Monday for over 20 years Lu served as Catholic Lay Minister at West Florida Hospital. On the civic side, she was house manager of the Pensacola Junior College Lyceum series for many years. She was an avid bridge player in many groups, especially ROWW.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Rev. Louis Dion; sisters, Irene Gignilliat, Sister Theresa Dion, and Jeanne Gallagher.

Lucille leaves behind her husband James; her children, Joan Monroe of CO, Anne (Paul) Mucinskas of MA, James (Maureen) Osborne of MD, Marie "Dee" Osborne of FL, Paul (Diane) Osborne of VA, Patrick (Lee Anne) Osborne and Martin "Duke" Osborne of MD. She also leaves behind 17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; her brother, Richard (Carmen) Dion; sisters, Claire (Richard) Racine, Doris Racine and Sister Beatrice Dion.

Visitation will be held at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 from 2-5 pm with a Rosary prayed at 4:30pm. Fr. Michael Nixon will celebrate the Funeral Mass on Monday, Feb. 25, 2013 at St. Paul's Catholic Church at 10am. Lucille will be buried at Barrancas National Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be grandsons and honorary pallbearers will be members of her Marriage Encounter Group.

Our heartfelt thanks go to the incomparable care givers of the Angel Wing at the Haven of Our Lady of Peace. We are also indebted to Ray Heindl for his years of Christian service.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Paul's Building Fund %Parish Office; 1700 Conway Dr., Pensacola, FL 32503 or The Haven of Our Lady of Peace, 1900 Summit Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32503.

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Published by the Pensacola News Journal from Feb. 22 to Feb. 24, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Lucille Osborne

12 Entries

Bob Ottley

February 26, 2013

Pat, im sorry for your family's loss. What a wonderful lady and mom. i have very fond memories of your mom, not one to trifle with. But we did and survived. I hope they are ready in heaven because they're going to have new rules and they better behave. God Bless.

Christine Reading

February 24, 2013

Uncle Jim, Joan, Anne, Jim, Paul, Deedee, Pat and Duke,
I have so many fond memories of visiting in MD and Pensacola with Uncle Jim and Auntie Lu. They were always ready for the next family gathering and often were the life of the party. So many happy memories of special events shared with your family. I hope that she is at peace now along with Meme, Pepe, Grandma and the rest of her siblings. I wish I could be there with you to celebrate her life. Our thoughts, love and prayers to all of you.
Love,
Chris, Mike, Julia, Megan & Michelle

Angela Denmon

February 24, 2013

Osborne Family,
Sending you all good thoughts and prayers. Pat and Duke, thinking of you at this difficult time.

Jim and Bonnie Lewis

February 24, 2013

Our deepest sympathy. Lu was such a sweet and intelligent woman. May she rest in peace.

February 23, 2013

Jim and family,
Our prayers are with you. Our thoughts will be with you this weekend and we will certainly remember the good memories of all your visits. She was a wonderful and warm person. Wish we could be with all of you this weekend.
Love to all.

Carmen & Rich

Denise Shipp

February 23, 2013

Sorry Dee Dee, didn't mean to omit you from previous message.
Denise, Mark, Victoria & Rachel

Denise Shipp

February 23, 2013

Uncle Jim, Joan, Jim, Paul, Pat, Anne and Duke,
I'm so sorry that we can't be with you as you celebrate the life and love of a wonderful woman. Aunt Lu could always make me laugh and had an infectious smile. Sending you all hugs.
Denise, Mark, Victoria & Rachel

David & Catherine Ottley

February 23, 2013

We are both sorry for your loss. With much sympathy, David & Catherine Couzenza Ottley

Chip Bogdewic

February 22, 2013

Oz & Maureen...
I never met your mom but I see so much of you in her Oz. I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am on her passing but she accomplished so much with her time on earth. Now the good Lord has other plans for her. I hope she can meet my mom up in heaven and become friends like me and you. Love ya buddy.
Keep the faith and hope to see you soon.
Chip

Chuck Seymour

February 22, 2013

My heart is filled with sadness and my eyes with tears, I feel like I have lost my second Mom. Mrs O was always the best, always made room at the table for me. She treated me like I was one of the family. My prayers and thoughts go out to the entire Osborne family. She is already missed.

February 22, 2013

To The Osborne Family - Sending peace, love, and many blessings to all. May
she rest in peace. Amen.
Joanne & Rich Lang

Cathy Reilly

February 21, 2013

Dearest Joan and family-
I remember with great pleasure meeting Lucille in Denver on more than one occasion and she was always very warm and personable. I know she loved you all to the moon and back and I am keeping you all in my heart. I am so sorry for your loss and so glad that you are all going to be able together to remember her. You are all a great tribute to her.

With love and many hugs to all,

Cathy

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