Obituary of Ian Osborne
Osborne: George Ian -
A resident of Ridgetown, Ian Osborne passed away at the Village on the Ridge on May 11, 2024 at the age of 79.
Born in Middlesex County, George was the son of Fred and Lois (née Wilson) Osborne.
Beloved husband of 57 years to Laraine (née Parney).
Loving father to Cathy Bishop (Jeff), Doug Osborne (Sue), Jo Anna Gromadzki (Jacek).
Proud Grandpa to Andrew, Princess Colleen, Lily, David and Eric.
Dear brother to Paul, Evelyn Dyck, Bill, Don, Mike,Bob and Uncle Larry. Predeceased by his brother Murray.
Family and friends are invited to gather at McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street E. Ridgetown on Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until the Memorial Service to celebrate Ian's life at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery at a later date.
Donations made in memory of Ian to the Gathering Building Fund or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home
76 Main Street East, Ridgetown
519-674-3141
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