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O’Leary, Osborne Patrick - Canso formerly of Queensport, Guys Co., age 86 years. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Osborne P. O’Leary on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in Eastern Memorial Hospital, Canso. Born in Queensport, Guysborough Co; he was a son of the late Alphonse and Gertrude (Richard) O’Leary.
Osborne was a fisherman for 50 plus years, he was a lighthouse keeper, trapper, gardener, and woodsman. He loved going to card plays, playing Wahoo and telling stories. He was happiest when he was heading into the woods on his 4 wheeler whether he was going to one of his camps or searching the barrens for bake apples. He always had a smile on his face.
Surviving are his loving wife of 66 years, Winnifred "Winnie" (Cluney), Canso Seaside Manor; his children, Wayne (Pauline); Darlene (Ian); Maxine (Kevin P.); Donna (Josh); Debbie (Kevin S.) 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Minnie (Joe) Doiron; daughter-in-law, Audrey O’Leary; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Robert O’Leary and seven siblings.
There will be no visitation. Funeral Mass will be held in St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Queensport on Tuesday, September 24 at 11 a.m. with Father Jonathan Nnajiofor officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. A reception will be held in the Queensport Fire Hall. Family flowers only please. Donations can be made in Osborne’s memory to St. Vincent de Paul’s Cemetery Fund or Canso Seaside Manor.
Thank-you to Canso Seaside Manor, Eastern Memorial Hospital, Canso; Guysborough Memorial Hospital and St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish. A special thank you to Dr. Bell for the excellent care that she offered to Osborne.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
Visitation Information Visitation
There will be no visitation
Service Information Service Date
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Service Time
11 a.m.
Service Location
St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Queensport
Burial Information Burial Date
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Burial Time
Following the Funeral Mass
Burial Location
St. Vincent de Paul Parish Cemetery, Queensport
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