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Osborne A. John
January 5, 1932 - September 29, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">OSBORNE JOHN, 1932 - 2015 <br /> <br />OSBORNE ALBAN JOHN was ushered into eternal glory on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 from West Park Healthcare Centre, Toronto, Ontario. <br /> <br />Osborne is survived by his wife, Olive Cobran, of 18 years, sons Lemuel and Samuel, daughters Perlita (Paul) Wismer, and Weslyn (Umaro) Djalo, brothers Leslie , Walter, Walton, Brian, Lenford, Desmond, Maxton, sister Dorothy, grandchildren Tyne, Elisha, Maya, and Mae-Mina, great-grandson, Jaymes, and numerous loving nieces, nephews and extended family. <br /> <br />Osborne was predeceased by his wife, Edvira, of over 30 years, son Shaun, brothers Dennis, Vivian, and sisters Georgina, Verna, Dorita and Seneema. Osborne was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. <br /> <br />In spite of his humble beginnings, Osborne was an industrious man with many interests and hobbies including fishing, gardening, tailoring, upholstering and construction. He worked for just over 25 years at Toronto East General Hospital as a hospital orderly. Brother John especially enjoyed studying his King James Bible with his immediate family members, friends, West Indies Christian Fellowship group and church family. However, his primary passion was singing and playing beloved hymns on his accordion. <br /> <br />We express a special thank you to the staff and volunteers at West Park Healthcare Centre for their good humour, attentiveness, and compassionate care for who came to be affectionately known to them as &ldquo;Papa&rdquo; or &ldquo;Ozzie&rdquo;. Also, thank you to the Mount Pleasant Group at Pine Hills Cemetary &amp; Visitation Centre for their assistance with all of the funeral arrangements. <br /> <br />In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to West Park Healthcare Centre. <br /></div>