ElizabethOsborne

OSBORNE, Elizabeth (Betty) (nee Murray) —

Passed away peacefully in her 91st year, May 24, 2017, at Coleman Health Care Centre in Barrie, ON. Reunited with her beloved husband of 64 years, James Henry (Jim – 2013) and infant son Danny (1950). Loving mother of James Murray (Deborah), Judy Yule (Bill) and Dana (Mary). Cherished grandma to Sarah, Amber, Cindy, Kirk, Kevin, Kelly, Jodie and Joel. Betty is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren. Betty was employed as a government contractor during WWII, working on aircraft. Following the war, Mom became a hairdresser at Elizabeth Arden Salon in downtown Toronto. After raising her children, Betty worked at Teddie and Neddie’s children clothing store in Willowdale. Betty was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a Cub Scout leader and a past member of Willowdale Presbyterian Church. In accordance with Betty’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A celebration of life will take place Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at New Hope Methodist Church, 337 Queen Street, Newmarket, ON. A light luncheon will follow in the church café. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Coleman Health Care Centre in Barrie, ON, in memory of and in appreciation of the excellent care and love shown to our mom for the past three years.