It is with great sadness that the family of the late Willoughby Wilson Osmond announces his peaceful passing after a courageous battle with cancer at the Dr. Charles L LeGrow Health Centre on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at the age of 80 years. Wilson was the son of the late Emmanuel and Selina Osmond. He was also predeceased by his son Anthony (Tony), brothers and sisters Stan (Lillian), Mildred (Leslie), Cecil (Lucy), Vera (Freeman), Rebecca (Maxwell), brothers-in-law Charlie Green, Benjamin Perry, mother and father-in-law Freeman and Annie LaFosse. He leaves to mourn with many fond and loving memories his wife Joan (nee LaFosse) of 37 years, 4 sons Clyde (Heather) Osmond, Robert Osmond, Dean (Tammy) Osmond, Blair Lefrense (Tracy), 6 daughters Valerie (Ford Green), Donna (Kevin) Battiste, Verna (Barry) Alley, Patsy Courchesne (Larry), Barbara (Glenn) Devereaux, Tina Lefrense (Scott), his puppy Ruby who was his pal and a large number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will forever remain in the hearts of his sisters and brothers Beatrice (Bill) Bryan, Pauline (Ted) Devoe, Julia Perry, Florence Green, Malcolm (Rita), Jack (Hazel), Bruce (Joanne) and a large circle of nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law and many friends. In keeping with Wilson's wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation taking place on Wednesday, May 24, 2-4 & 7-9 pm from East Haven Funeral Home from where the funeral service will take place on Thursday, May 25, 2 pm with Rev. Marlene Harvey officiating. Interment will follow at a later date. No flowers by request, donations in memory of Wilson may be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

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