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Diane Osborne Obituary
WAKEFIELD - Diane D. Osborne, 76, of 118 Stoneham Road and formerly of Gonic, died Friday March 21, 2014 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a period of failing health.
She was born April 5, 1937 in Concord, the daughter of the late Richard J. and Beatrice (MacDonald) Datson.
Diane was an animal lover and particularly loved horses, having one of her own as a child. She was a supporter of the SPCA in her adult years.
She met and wed Kenny Osborne and moved to Gonic, buying their first home. She worked at Allains Jewelry for a time and also at Frisbie Memorial Hospital where she was a member of the Auxillary. She also was a member of several art classes, hosting many in her own home.
She was a talented artist, whether it was painting, home décor, furniture restoration or sewing her own clothing, they were all crafted with her hands and heart.
They raised their daughters in Gonic and loved spending time with their only granddaughter at the time, Lindsey.
They moved to Wakefield in 1989. This was a lovely home that they loved to entertain in. There were lots of family gatherings, cookouts, and parties here also. There were two more granddaughters, Morgan and Haley who spent lots of time "on the hill" as kids.
Members of her family include her husband of 54 years, Kenneth W. Osborne; daughters, Kimberly Rae Lineham and husband, Bob of Brookfield, Pamela Miles and husband Dale of Rochester; grandchildren, Lindsey B. German, Morgan and Haley Lineham; sister, Beverly Naylor of Concord, and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may visit Friday, March 28 2014 from 2-4 p.m. at the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street, Rochester N.H.
A celebration of Diane's life will follow at 4 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Cocheco Valley Humane Society, County Farm Road, Dover, N.H. 03820.
To sign the online guest book please go to www.edgerlyfh.com.
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Irene Creteau
March 29, 2014
My thoughts and sympathy to the Osborne family.
March 28, 2014
IT IS NOT EASY EVEN IF YOU KNOW IT IS COMING. SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DIANE, I HEARD SHE HAD BEE ILL. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. LOVE THE PIC.
LOVE TO ALL NANCY PARADIS
Ronald Holmes
March 28, 2014
Hi Kenny,My thoughs and Prayers are with you and Family. Ron Holmes
Rowena (Trueworthy) Kenyon
March 28, 2014
To the Osborne family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I can not count the weekends spent in Gonic, it was a wonderful time. Diane always welcomed me and wanted me to stay longer. She will be greatly missed.
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Steve Watson
March 27, 2014
Dear Ken, Kim and Pam I am sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. God bless!!
Jackie Dupont
March 27, 2014
I grew up on Oak St. in Gonic. I loved Diane and would love to visit her, she was truly beautiful inside and out. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Kathy & Karl Corson
March 27, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carol & Gerry Pike
March 27, 2014
Kim & Pam, so sorry for your loss and keep her memories alive with stories. Know she is with you always in your hearts.
Carol & Gerry Pike
BOBBY WATSON
March 27, 2014
Dear Kenny,Kim and Pam sorry for your loss, my condolences to all of you !REST IN PEACE DIANE.
Joseph & Pauline LaFleur
March 27, 2014
Kenny & family,
Our sincere condolences for your loss. She was a beautiful & talented woman.
Joe & Pauline LaFleur
March 26, 2014
Dear Kim and Pam, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. We are thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers...Lori, Peggy,Kathy and Joanne (Kathios)
Dan Hickman
March 26, 2014
Dear Kim & Pam,
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sue Lovejoy-Grant
March 26, 2014
Pam & Kim: I am very sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. Sending love & prayers to you & your loved ones.
Bobbie Shaw-Gorman
March 26, 2014
So Sorry for your loss, I grew up across the street from Diane and Ken in Gonic. Later worked with Kim at the 103. Diane was a beautiful lady, cherish the memories.
Janet Hill
March 26, 2014
HELLO PAM AND FAMILY THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LETTING ME CARE FOR DIANE< SHE WAS AWONDERFUL LADY PLEASE TAKE CARE LOVE JANET HILL
March 25, 2014
To Our Very Much Loved Family,
Aunt Diane was a treasure who touched every heart with her unconditional love and special talents. We are blessed for her presence in our lives and so grateful for the abundance of love and laughter she shared with all of us. May her memory be eternal.
Mark, Debra and Crystal
Tammy (Vedrani)Bressler
March 25, 2014
Dear Kenny O, so sorry to hear of your loss.
March 25, 2014
Dear Kenny & family, so sorry for your loss. Sorry we cannot make the funeral. We are leaving for Florida tomorrow the 25th of March.
Sincerely, Lee & Connie Chase
March 25, 2014
MY SYMPATHYto the family such a wonderfull person she will be missed.THERESA@ROGER THOMAS
March 25, 2014
Our deepest smpathy to a very good and wonderfull friend.THERESA@ROGERTHOMAS
Rod and Alice Cartier
March 25, 2014
Kenny, Kim and Pam
Our sincere condolences on such sad news. Brings back a lot of Gonic memories. Stay Strong.
Kathy Bennett
March 25, 2014
Kim and family, So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing! I remember your Mom and Dad when we were all young and out on the town. She was a beautiful and classy woman!
Robert C. Wiedeman
March 25, 2014
Ken,Kim,Pam and family. I am sorry to hear of your loss of Diane. You are in my thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow.
Linda Jones
March 25, 2014
To the Osborne Family. Sorry for your loss she will always be a loving memory in my heart. Many thoughts and prayers. Love, Linda Jones
Marilyn Berry
March 25, 2014
Dear Kenny, Pam and Kim, So sorry to hear of Diane's passing. She was truly a beauty who surrouned herself with even more beauty with her artistic influences ... not to mention the beauty of her husband and daughters. With the touch of her talented hands, her homes were a showcase! I was always in awe of them! She could turn a shed into a show-piece. While I know you are relieved that her suffering is over, it still leaves an aching heart to lose a wife and a mother. Much love and deepest sympathy to you all, Marilyn and Cider
P.S. We would certainly have attended her services thia Friday but we are in FL and not due home until April 2nd for Cider and April 5th for Mariyn. So very sorry.
Joan Knights
March 25, 2014
You're at peace now my dear friend - you will truly be missed.
March 25, 2014
Kenny Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughters.
Bruce and Carol Jenkins
Bonnie Logan
March 25, 2014
Pam and Kim,
so sorry to hear of your mothers passing.
Chris (Rogers) Welts
March 25, 2014
Mr Osborne, I'm so sorry for your loss. Mrs Osborne and your whole family were a big influence in my life. I was so fortunate to be Pam's teenage friend and spend a huge amount of time at your Gonic home. For me, your home was filled with love, acceptance, warmth and comfort. I'll always hold those precious years in my heart. God bless you and your family.....xoxoxo
March 25, 2014
Our sincere condolences.
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DENNIS CLAUDE RAMSEY
March 25, 2014
KENNY,
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.WE HAD MANY GOOD YEARS AS NEIGHBORS.
MAY GOD PROVIDE YOU COMFORT
DURING THESE TIMES.
Judith Fay
March 25, 2014
Ken, I am so saddened to learn of Diana's passing and send my sincere condolences to you and your family. She will be missed by many---may she rest in peace.
Dan Bernard
March 25, 2014
Kenny, my sincere condolences on Diane's passsing. Although it's been many years since we've seen each other, news like this hits home. My best to you and your family.
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