Gordon Lee "Butch" Osborne

1938 - 2022

Sadly, I wish to share the passing of Gordon Lee Osborne on Tuesday, December 06, 2022 at the North Country Hospital in Newport, Vermont. He was born on October 17, 1938 to June and Seymore Osborne in Peabody, MA.
Gordon was known as "Butch" to his friends. At 18 he joined the Air Force, and was trained at Keesler Air Force Base in MS. While stationed for two years in Greenland, he worked on the radar. Upon his return, he was sent to an Air Force Base in the state of Washington to complete his time in the service. While in the service he studied photography, then belonged to the Boston Camera Club, and took many pictures of important occasions. After returning to MA, he worked for Varian Eon Implant Systems in Gloucester, MA.
He married Shirley Baird on July 11, 1992. They made their home in Newport, VT. For the first 11 years, Gordon traveled to MA, coming home on weekends, until his retirement on December 23, 2003. On weekends, we traveled together around the beautiful state of Vermont. I remember one fall day many years ago, we left Newport at 4:30 a.m. to go and take pictures at a well known place near Woodstock at the Jenne Farm. He belonged to the American Legion, and supported all things military.
He was very proud of his sons and grandchildren as many served in various branches of the Military. He was a driver for RCT for 5 years, because he enjoyed helping people. One evening on his way back to Newport, he saw a van owned by a florist which had broken down on the highway. For stopping, he was given a choice of plants from the van.
We attended the Country Jam sessions, since we both enjoyed music and singing the old familiar songs. While there, we gained many friends in Derby Line, and Westfield, VT. Besides these things, he loved working with wood and restoring furniture. For a friend that had 2 model train sets in his garage, Gordon built an exact model of the train bridge in Wolcott, VT.
Most important is the fact that we shared a strong belief in God. We had membership with the Advent Church in Newport Center, VT.
Gordon is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Shirley Baird Osborne; his sons Gerald of Saegertown, PA; Darrell and Lisa of Lucedale, MS; Greg and Julie of Moss Point, MS; his stepchildren Deborah (Robert) Durgin of Morgan, VT; Sharon Payne of Springfield, VT; David (Lisa) Labounty of Holland, VT; and Michael (Michelle) Labounty of Sutton, VT. Also he had many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is missed by his beloved cat Shelly Mae.
Gordon's siblings are 2 brothers, Neil (Bonnie) Osborne of Colonial Heights, VA, and Carl Osborne of Metuen, MA; his 4 sisters, May (Don) Chen of Camerillo, CA; Linda Osborne Marvel of Barre, VT; Leona and Deanna Osborne of Peabody, MA.
He was predeceased by his parents and stepson Roger Labounty of Newport, VT.
A celebration of his life will be arranged in the Spring of 2023. Donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Their mailing address is: 215 N. Main Street, White River, VT 05001