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Robert John Osborne

1938 – 2021

Robert John Osborne passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 12, 2021, at the age of 83, in Whitehorse, Yukon.

Robert was born in Gibsons Landing, British Columbia, on January 10, 1938, to Olive and James John Osborne.

Robert worked in autobody repair and enjoyed working on antique automobiles. He had many other hobbies as well including woodworking, reading, and writing. His special passions included storytelling and spending time with his granddaughters.

Robert is predeceased by his parents Olive and James John Osborne; siblings Brett Osborne, James Osborne, and Leona Godby.

He is survived by his brother Dennis Osborne; the mother of his children Noreen Osborne; sons Scott Osborne, Andrew Osborne; his daughter Nancy Osborne; daughter-in-law Jocelyn Joe-Strack; son-in-law Jim Hughes;  and granddaughters Lyla Joe-Osborne and Eleanor Joe-Osborne.

Comments (1)

Jon Randall on Nov 29, 2021 at 8:59 pm

That is such a nice picture of Uncle Bob. Was so sad to hear when He passed away earlier this year.

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