Donald Lynn OSBORN

OSBORN, Donald Lynn - After a courageous battle, peacefully at Park Lane Terrance, Paris on Saturday March 28, 2009, of Paris and formerly of Brantford and St. Williams; in his 91st year. Beloved husband and devoted friend of Miriam (nee Cox), whom he met and married in England during WW ll in 1943. Loved father of William & Helen of St. Catharines and Donald Jr. & Brenda of Paris; cherished 'Pops' of Donny lll (Natalie), Julie, Lee (Jill), Heather (Chris), Kelly (Steve), and Joe (Zuzana); dear Poppa of Zak, Dylan, Chelsea-Anne Grace, Evan, and Brooklyn. Dear brother of William (Anna), Mary and Ann (Louis). Eldest son of the late Lucy and Jesse Osborn. Also predeceased by sisters Margaret, Naeda and Betty, and a brother Frederick. A veteran of WW ll, serving overseas 5 1/2 years with the first division, Canadian Army and saw action in the Middle East and Continental Europe. He was a member of the Professional Firefighters with the Brantford Fire Department, retiring as a Platoon chief in 1979 after serving thirty years. Following his retirement he and Miriam took up residence in St. Williams where he resided for 24 years, moving to Paris in 1999. Friends will be received at the Wm. KIPP FUNERAL HOME, 184 Grand River Street North, Paris on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral service will be held on Wednesday April 1, at 11 a.m. Rev. Randy Singbeil officiating. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Lynedoch. In lieu of flowers, donations to the War Amps or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. KIPP 519-442-3061. 11457649