Obituary of Harvey W. Osborn

Harvey W. Osborn, 91, went to his eternal life on March 24, 2016 at his home in Hamden surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 18, 1924 in Jewett, he was the son of the late Burdette and E. Violet (Watson) Osborn. Harvey spent his working years serving the farmers of Delaware County through FLF, Agway and McDowell & Walker. In his retirement he loved to split wood with his girls and their families, helping his son-in-law make maple syrup, hunting and picking blackberries. Harvey is survived by his wife of 70 years, Pauline C. Osborn; 4 daughters: Florence (Carl) Brown, Evelyn (Jim) Jacksto, Karen (Ed) Osborn Gallagher and Darlene (Mike) Dutko; one brother: Raymond (Bette) Osborn, 17 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at 2PM on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Untied Ministry of Delhi, Church Street, Delhi with the Rev. Dr. Duane Buddle celebrant. Arrangements are with Hall & Peet Funeral Home, Delhi. Contributions in memory of Harvey may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 116 Main St., Delhi, NY 13753 or to St. Jude's Children Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Please visit www.hallandpeet.com to share a condolence of story with the family.