January 24, 1918 – March 17, 2015
Laura grew up on a farm near Glenford, Alberta in the 1920s and was independent of spirit in a way often seen in her generation. She excelled in baking, cooking, gardening, canning, and sewing. On their first visit to her family’s farm, she amazed her new English husband by riding a horse standing up on its back. For their wedding, she baked her own cake and sewed her own dress. In 1951, Laura settled in Vancouver with husband Thomas and eventually moved to Victoria. They together raised three strong children and built the family’s security to a comfortable level. She could fix anything around the house and in the garage, including doing bodywork on her beloved Studebaker. She had a career outside the home for many years. Until the very end she continued to pursue all of the activities she loved. She will be remembered for her deep faith, kindness, generosity and wisdom, and not the least for her intrepid perseverance. She passed away at age 97 in the midst of her devoted family.
Predeceased by her husband Thomas Patrick Osborne (2006), Laura is very deeply missed by her children Gary, Daniel, and Louise (Quinby); grandchildren Bryan, Krista, Michelle, David, Matthew, Patrick and Angela: and great grandchildren Jade, Aura, and Mayah. She will also be missed by her remaining nieces and nephews.
Many thanks to the staff at Victoria General Hospital for their excellent care.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 25, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, 2060 Haultain Street, Victoria BC. Interment will follow, with Father Harrison Ayre as celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, it is Laura’s request to give donations to Covenant House Vancouver who work ceaselessly to support homeless youth through very difficult circumstances. (www.covenanthousebc.org).
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Barbara Osborne
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Gillian Stanley My thoughts and prayers have been with you, Gary, Danny & Louise, this past week. I remember my Aunt Laura as a loving woman with much strength of character. May she now rest in peace.
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Ed and Lucas Cormier Our deepest condolences we are sorry for your loss and are thoughts are with the Osborne family
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Meda So sorry to hear of Laura’ passing, she was a lovely sister-in-law and both Brian and I enjoyed our last visit with her.
I will be thinking of you all on 25th March.
Love Meda
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Jim and Carol Bickerstaff Gary, Daniel, & Louise
So sorry to hear such sad news of the passing of your mother, which was our Aunty Laura. It is comforting to know that your mother was a very special person. As times passes on, you will be comforted by the many memories all of you have of her. Memories that can be shared with family members and also with close friends.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
From Your Aunt Eleanor, Jim and Carol Bickerstaff, and Cindy
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Victor A Osborne Laura was an amazing. person and very resourceful ,her family suffered a great deficit in their lives when she left us to persue another path in her long and eventful journey may she rest in peace,from her brother-in-law Victor.
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Ron Osborne My sister-in law Laura was an amazing woman Never tiring for doing what was right. Always ready to do whatever she could to help others. Laura was selfless and devoted to the benefit of those less fortunate. She was a stalwart to the very end. Laura can rest in Peace. Even though that is not what she would seek. Perhaps the Great Spirit will keep her busy. That would be happiness for her. Thank you Laura We have learned and benefitted from you ways.
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Jackie Osborne love to all the family as we mourn Laura’s passing. I have lovely happy memories of my Aunt Laura and her gracious hospitality and cooking.
My deepest condolences to you all on the passing of your Mum ~ I wish I could’ve known her better……may your memories help ease some of the grief of her loss. Rest in peace Aunt Laura.