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Thomas Osborne Obituary
Dr. Osborne attended Germantown Friends School, Wesleyan University, Middletown, and School of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania. In 1984 he traveled solo around the world. Dr. Osborne was employed by two veterinary hospitals in Tacoma, Wash., from 1994 to 2002 and returned to Philadelphia in 2002 where he was employed by the Mt. Airy Animal Hospltal.
He is the much loved son of his mother, Deborah Cooper, of Philadelphia, and father, Frederick S.
Osborne, of Ivoryton. He is also survived in loving memory by two sisters, Sophia Simpson, of Philadelphia and Jessica Mungekar, of Sewell, N.J.; a brother, Adam M.I. Dally, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; and a niece, Ruby Spring Simpson.
A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 4, in the Germantown Meetlng House, 47 West Coulter Street, Philadelphia.
In lieu of flowers.,the family asks that donations be sent in his memory to the Thomas S. Osborne Fund at the Waldorf School, 7500 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119.
The McIlvaine Funeral Home, (215) 844-0211 is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Osborne
Daphne Hanford
September 19, 2005
Dr. Osborne saw my cat, Liverbits, when he was ill several times at Mt. Airy animal hospital. His kindness and gentleness always calmed both myself and Liverbits down. His concern for my pet always made me feel special. I will miss seeing Dr. Osborne.
Angie Vandeberg
September 13, 2005
Dearest Tash, Zoe, & Finn. My heart aches for you with the loss of our beloved Tom. He was such an amazing man - friend, doctor, father, husband. Words cannot say how much he will be missed. Working side by side with Tomato for almost 8 years was always fun, educational, and full of surprises. I still remember meeting him for the first time at Purdy Vet and watching him grow as a doctor. He had such compassion for the animals, both his own and his clients. What a treasure it was to know him.
I am honored to keep his name alive with my new son, Christopher Thomas. I look forward to sharing all my Tom stories with him as he grows up.
Always remember Tom's sparkling, elfish smile and twinkly eyes! His light is shining brightly over the Rainbow Bridge, loving all the creatures that he held so dear to his heart.
I send my love and prayers to your family.
Love,
Rangaroo
Pat Dorsey
September 10, 2005
Dear Tash, Zoe, and Finn,
I don't know why God blessed me with Tom's friendship, but I am so grateful. Tom was a truly unique and thoughtful soul, who could light up every day with his smile. I have such happy memories of working by his side. He could always make me laugh. We also had many memorable philosophical discussions. He deeply touched every person he contacted, whether he knew them for years, or had just made their acquaintance. How can we keep his light alive? We can try to be more like him. Just remember his face, that window to his soul.
With love,
Pat Dorsey
Jami Marcott
September 2, 2005
Tash, I have had a small insight into where you are right now and I'm so incredibly sorry. I hold you and the kids in my heart. Tom was one of the best doctors I've ever known and had the honor of calling my friend. He made going to work each day fun. The old group may not be there anymore, but we're never far from each other's hearts.
Oh Dr. Tomato, you touched so many. You have left a whole in so many of our hearts. Give Natalie a hug for me when you see her.
Love, Jami
Danae Steele
September 1, 2005
Dear Tash, Zoe and Finn,
I am so sorry to hear of Tom's death. I loved Tom. He was my favorite vet ever, and one of the lovliest human beings I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Who else would spend 45 minutes doing local anesthesia to take skin tags off my elderly and somewhat cranky dog Nat? And he always treated my dogs like they were his favorites ever, although I suspect that he treated everone's animals like that.
And I'll never forget his face when he stepped into our swimming pool holding Zoe "boy, you really do keep your pool warm!". I then stuck my hand in it and realized the whole pool was as hot as a hottub. The thermostat had accidentally been turned up to the highest temperature possible. Pretty funny!!
And I will always remember how proud Tom was of Zoe and then Finn also. He never failed to tell me of your most recent accomplishments and how wonderful you were. There was no doubt that he adored both of you.
We will miss him and remember him always.
love, Danae
Michael Nunes
August 31, 2005
Dear Tash, Zoe, and Finn,
I am so sorry to here about Tom. I feel so privilaged to have been able to know and work with him for the short time that I did. He was an incredible human being, who had the biggest heart of anyone that I know. He always took care of my dog Reggie, and I will always be greatful for that. Thank you for letting me be apart of your lives. Tomato, You Rock, and I am glad that I could call you my friend.
Michael
Marijke van Roojen
August 31, 2005
Hi dear family, I am holding you all in my heart and am thinking of you each day. I love you very much and loved Tom for that dear person, warm heart and wonderful father that he was. You are in my prayers. Marijke
Shari Gutfeld
August 31, 2005
Dear beloved members of Tom's Family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of great loss. Words can never express how much my heart aches. I shall never forget Tom's crinkly happy face and how wonderful he always made me feel--so kind, loving, gentle, honest, and scintillating Tom is and will always be..My heart and memory will never forget all of the things Tom did for me and my beloved dogs and for my son Zachary and I...What better Doctor to have at the Rainbow Bridge to take care of our beloved pets?...Only Tomato..I shall miss you my friend, I love you..
Love, Shari,Jeffrey, Zachary, Cory and Sophie
Kristen Fisher Ratan
August 30, 2005
Dear Deborah, Fred, Tash, Sophie, Jessie, Adam and the whole family: I know that words are small comfort at a time like this, but I want you to know that I am thinking of you all. I have never known a world without Tom in it somewhere, with his wonderful smile that made crescents of his face. I know that that smile goes on and will be following all of you along with his love for the rest of your lives.
All my love, Kristen
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