Obituary of Gordon Reginald Osmond

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father Gordon Reginald Osmond of Port aux Basques, NFLD on September 12, 2024, just two days after he celebrated his 86th birthday. Gordon was survived by his wife of 64 years, Geraldine Osmond (Pierce) of Cape Ray. He was born to the late John and Elizabeth (Lomond) Osmond on September 10th 1938. A bundle of joy with the bluest eyes on earth. Those kind, bright eyes are the eyes which everyone who knew him, will remember forever. Gordon was one of many children who is now passed including his siblings Jack, Jean, Beulah, Richard, Cecil and Gerald. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was the last of his family. A family known for their generosity. Gordon left behind many memories with his children, Elizabeth Osmond Doucet (Christophe), Paul Osmond, Paula Osmond (Howie), Gary Osmond, Cooleen Osmond, Trudy Wilson (William), Rickey Osmond (Judy). He also left numerous Grandchildren and Great grandchildren, Mollie (Jacob) Lauren, Devon, Miranda, Jillian, Ivar, Alicia, Jason (Katrina) Danielle, Abigail, Julia, and Taya whom he loved very dearly to his heart, along with his grandpuppies Winnie, Daisy, Iris and Lilly. Gordon was a gentle man, with a smile and personality that lit up a room. A man of few words, but the ones spoken were filled with humour, love, a life lesson, or a good story. Gordon spent his many years working at the Icehouse, and finished his career with over 35 years with CN Rail. He volunteered for many years with the Channel Port aux Basques Lions Club and helped many people in the community who were in need. He was a jack of all trades and could do anything he put his hands to. He was a carpenter, mechanic, a plumber, a butcher, and everything in between. What he couldn't fix he made, and made it better than what was available on the market. Early in life, Gordon learned the importance of hard work and he instilled that same work ethic in his children. He was always there for them, whether they needed help with cars, ATVs, hunting, gardening, or just a shoulder to cry on. He was always there to troubleshoot. The saying was “Just call dad, He knows.” He taught the importance of family, hard work and doing what was right. One of the kindest souls on this planet, Gordon was a giving man who worked tirelessly to ensure that his family had everything they needed. He faced every challenge in life with admirable strength and courage. He taught those around him to invent things or to make them work for you and to keep life simple. He loved to hunt, fish and berry pick. In recent years he did so with his best friends son, Billy Osmond whom he considered family. Prior to that, he spent time with his hunting friends who are also predeceased, Jim Osmond, Nathan Walters, and Don Osmond. His garage was welcoming for all to come have a drink and spin yarns. Many of whom have all passed, but the memories remain. He spent all of his past time on Table Mountain back in his camp living his best life or on Big Pond. He loved to spend time with his friends and family on the family land in Doyles. Many meals were cooked and many songs were sung overlooking the valley or in the sugar shack. He loved to take many trips to Barachois beach with his family to enjoy the fresh salty air or he would go drift along the Atlantic fishing with his family and friends. Gordons prized possessions were his Yamaha ATV and His Yamaha Guitar. Nothing was quite like a “Yammy”. Wherever he went on his journeys they did to. He loved to play guitar, accordion and harmonica. He played music on the weekends with his family and friends, Paul and Ivy Tavernor, Chris and Jim Buffet and so many more. He sang with his wife Geraldine at many fundraisers or special events. They were known to really throw a good party. In later years Gordon loved to go camping with his Children Rick and Elizabeth at Riverland campground where he had all the campers on the hill singing and playing tunes all night. Once he got started he never wanted to stop. In his later years Gordon loved his happy hour at 4:30 pm where he would indulge in his Grants Scotch and watch his shows which included a good old western movie or The Price Is Right. Many of these evenings were spent with his long time friends, Ted Hinks, Lloyd Mushrow, Brian Elms and Bill Byrne. When he was done he would put his bottle away and you knew happy hour was complete. A memory which all who knew him laughed about. Thoughts are with his family and Geraldine who spent Gordon's last months taking care of him along with a few CCAS. His family never left his side during his sickness while also taking care of their mother which was no easy task. Many thanks to the Palliative care team at the Dartmouth General Hospital for the outstanding treatment with upmost respect for Gordon. Most importantly to Elizabeth's Co-workers at Cobequid Hospital who got Gordon the best care at the most crucial moments in time. Dr. Eric MacNeil, Dr. Peter Kennedy, the nursing staff and so many more. Celebration of life will be announced in the future, however Sympathy and well wishes can be sent to Geraldine and family at 34 Ava Lane, Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia, B0N 1Z0. “Your life was full of loving deeds, forever thoughtful of everyone's needs, today and tomorrow, our whole lives through, we will always love and cherish you”