It is with great sadness that the family of the late Margaret Osmond announces her sudden passing on Tuesday April 7 at her residence in Grand Bay West at the age of 79 years. Born in Port aux Basques, Margaret was the daughter of the late Cyril J and Violet Osmond. She was also predeceased by her sister Annie Kettle, brothers John (Jack) Osmond and Levi Osmond. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of precious memories is her devoted husband Israel Osmond of 60 years. Loving mother of Darlene Osmond Port aux Basques, Alice (Gerry Beson) Labrador City, John (Sonya) Osmond Middle Sackville NS, Cyril Osmond (Susan Webb) Wabush, Labrador. Proud grandmother of Lorne (Katrina), Holly (Cameron), Ross, Karla, Kailey, Journey, Jesse and proud great grandmother of Cadence. She will forever remain in the hearts of her brothers and sisters; Gord (Doll) Osmond, Joe (Joan) Osmond all of British Columbia, Pearl Osmond, Julia (Norman) Short, Catherine (Kitty) Stan Pearce, brother in law George (Maisie) Osmond all of Port aux Basques and a large circle of nieces, nephews, and many friends. Margaret loved a good game of cards and she was a very active member of the Gateway Seniors Club where she devoted many hours of volunteer work and had lots of fun there just because it made her happy, she will be surely missed for her great sense of humour and her laughter. Visitation took place on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at East Haven Funeral Home. The funeral service took place on Friday April 10, 2 PM at St. Paul's Anglican Church Grand Bay, officiated by Rev. Steven Maki. In keeping with Margaret's wishes cremation followed. Donation's in her memory can be made to the family and they are going to distribute them to Margaret's favourite charities. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com
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