Osborne, Patricia Mary - We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved sister, Pat, age 66, passed away on February 2, 2025, in QEII Infirmary, Halifax, after fighting a sudden cardiac arrest. Pattie was born in Enfield, Nova Scotia, to Harold and Elsie (Garden) Osborne. Pat was a wonderful sister, aunt, and friend to many.
Pattie was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Rick Osborne; and her sister-in-law, Mary Osborne.
Pattie will be lovingly remembered by her sisters, Sarah Osborne, Nina (Donald) Ashley, Kelly (Mark) Richardson; brothers, Hal (Wanda) Osborne, Walt Osborne, Alf Osborne; nieces and nephews, Jason, Nolan, Ryan (Angela), Meghan, Jordan (Alli), Robyn (Kerr), Molly, and Morgan; many great nieces and nephews; family friend, Carla Mosher; and many life-long friends.
Pat was a devoted walker, getting up early every morning and walking the sidewalks of Enfield before most of the village was awake. She was a regular at Monday night Bingo at the fire hall and was usually on a lucky streak. Pattie enjoyed visiting her sister and brother-in-law in New Brunswick, spending much of her time out at the camp or enjoying the view of the lake from the veranda. Pat and her brother, Alf, kept track of the many birthdays in the big Osborne family and always reminded everyone when their birthday was coming up. She cared deeply about her family and enjoyed spending as much time with them as she could. Pat was considered the family historian, who kept all their childhood photos, and would often bring them out to cherish the good old times when her siblings gathered. Pattie loved children and especially loved taking care of all her nieces and nephews, and then their children. She was often heard telling each of them that they were “her favourite”. She kept their artwork and photos on display in her house to brag to all who visited.
Taking after her father, Pattie was a passionate Montreal Canadiens fan. She loved country music, listening to Saturday Night Classics on the radio every week. Pattie loved the simple things in life like family gatherings, hummingbirds, cardinals, the full moon, finding coins on her walks, playing solitaire, listening to the peepers on spring evenings, and knitting dish cloths for family and friends. Pattie celebrated life and enjoyed decorating for each holiday, a beautiful display in her living room window for all who drove past.
The family wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to the first responders at the Enfield Volunteer Fire Department, the paramedics, Dr. Pickard and her team at the QEII (especially to RN, Jarrett) for their incredible care of Pattie.
A Celebration of Pattie’s life will be held on February 9, 2-4 p.m. in Enfield Volunteer Fire Hall.
In honour of Pat and her loved ones, please consider donating to the ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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