CPO Lawrence Lindsay Osborne

Lawrence Lindsay Osborne was born in Eastern Passage on December 27, 1911 to Thomas and Margaret (Faulkner) Osborne. He was a brother to Frank, Austin, Claire, Wilfred, Helen, Susan (aka Mannie), Jenny and Margaret. He was a veteran of World War II. He entered the war on September 8, 1942. He spent most of the war overseas on HMCS Edmunston, K 106 Corvette. He never spoke of what he saw during his time but did tell the story of having shredded wheat for Christmas dinner one year as the ship's supplies were low. He also said that while at sea, the ship was under the waves more than on top of the water. He was given several medals during his time and was presented with his service badge on September 8, 1945. He was discharged on November 2, 1945. He married the love of his life, Viola Carroll (whom he always called"Pal") on June 1, 1945. He had three children; Myrna (married Roger Lintaman), Shirley (married Garth Patterson) and Daniel. His family meant everything to him and he showed it every day. He had four grandchildren; Todd, Adam, Lauren and Heather and at the time of his death had two great grandchildren, Josh and Katie. He was deeply loved by his family. He enjoyed the family times at the cottage in Three Fathom Harbour. He was a long-time employee of Imperial Oil Limited in Dartmouth. Lawrence died at home on January 8, 2006 age 94.