Mrs Jean Mary Osborne

In memory of Jean Osborne (22.08.1942 to 31.12.2024)

 

On 31st December 2024 we said goodbye to Jean who died peacefully in her sleep under the care of the Arthur Rank Hospice at the age of 82.

Having moved with her husband, Alan, from Edmonton to Sawston in 1965 Jean became over many decades a well-known character around the village.

Here she laid down her roots having two children, Stephanie and Nigel, and five grandchildren.

She was a vibrant, warm, empathetic and inspirational person with an infectious personality who contributed so much to family life, friends, her work as a teaching assistant at Green Hedges School and the wider Sawston area.

During her nearly 60 years in Sawston time she actively supported many organizations including the inception of the Sawston Scene, Links badminton club, school governor at Bellbird, Sawston parish councillor, Riding for the Disabled and in retirement the Pampisford WI, U3A, Challis Trust and most recently the Royal British Legion.

Although Jean was very proud of her garden and loved flowers she would rather you gave monies instead to the charities that meant so much to her in life.

Jean's family would like to thank you all for your kind words and thoughts at what is a difficult time for us and we look forward to celebrating her life at the funeral.osbourne 2.jpg

Total collected to date: £226.28

Charity details

Alzheimer's Research Uk

Alzheimers research fund a broad range of research projects to understand dementia and drive us towards better diagnosis, preventions and treatments. 

Registered Number 1077089

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Arthur Rank Hospice is dedicated to providing specialist palliative care and support to adult patients and their family, friends and carers

All care is provided free of charge, and is offered to people living throughout much of Cambridgeshire.

Registered Number 1133354

Messages of condolence

In memory of our dear friend Jean.

Mr Jeremy Pagliaro

Dear Alan, Stephanie,Nigel and family, we have such fond memories of Jean whose warm and friendly nature made us feel so welcome when we met up, in particular recently at U3A Classic Cinema where tea, cake and a friendly smile were a winning combination !! It has been such a pleasure to know Jean as a person who took pride in her family and community. We send our heartfelt thoughts of love and support to you all at this difficult time and hope that memories of the good times may soon outweigh the sadness and bring some smiles !! Love to All, Nan x and Pete.

Mr Peter Ceurstemont

To Alan , and Family there are no words that can express the sadness that the loss of such a much loved Wife Mother and Grand Mother. My deepest sympathy and heart felt condolences to you all. Trevor

Mr Trevor Scott-Worthington

Service details

Thanksgiving Service

24 January, 2025 12:30

Sawston Free Church

High Street, Sawston, CB22 3BG