Obituary: Saturday, August 13, 2005 The Halifax Herald Limited
OSMOND, Reginald John "Rud" - 81, Starr Street, Springhill, passed
away on Friday, August 12, 2005, at his residence. Born in
Springhill, he was a son of the late Aubrey and Beatrice (Hopkins)
Osmond. He was a Charter Member and Past President of the Springhill
Lion's Club; Past President of The Springhill Minor Hockey
Association; Charter Member of The Springhill Golf Club; a member of
the
Springhill Barbershoppers; The Hill Topper's Quartet; Eureka Lodge
No. 15; IOOF and The Springhill Presbyterian Church. Rud was an avid
horseman who raised, trained and raced standard bred horses in Truro,
Halifax, Moncton and Charlottetown. He contributed his entire life to
the musical culture of Springhill and the surrounding area. For many
years, he organized, MC'd and performed as both comedian and vocalist
at numerous concerts, minstrel shows and benefits. He was dedicated
to local youth and volunteered in many community
organizations and because of his dedication, a music and drama
bursary in his honour will be established. He is survived by his
wife, the former Marion P. Langille; sons, Kelly (Donna Gillis)
Osmond, Amherst; Stephen (Michelle) Osmond, Springhill; daughter,
Jackie (Sherman) Beal, Amherst; brothers, Donald (Jean) Osmond,
British Columbia; sister, Marjorie Tabor, Chester; five
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren ; several nieces and nephews;
special friends, Kathy Matthews and Wanda Smith. He was predeceased
by son, Francis in infancy; brothers, Harold, Leonard, Edward,
Gerald; sisters, Dorothy and Jessie. Cremation has taken place.
Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. today, followed immediately at
2 p.m. by a memorial funeral service with Rev. Elizabeth Davies
officiating, both held in A.H. Brown Funeral Home, Springhill. In
lieu of flowers, donations to the Springhill Palliative Care Program,
Red Cross Society, Victorian Order of Nurses (Amherst Branch) or a
charity of choice would be appreciated.
