Thomas Osborne, 50, of Magnolia, passed away Saturday at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a brief illness with cancer.
Born in Lynn, he was the son of Martha (McGovern) Osborne and the late Richard Osborne. He was raised in Lynn and graduated from Lynn English High School and Salem State with a degree in History.
Tom was employed at Salem State University for 25 years, in the past 7 years as the University's first Sustainability Manager. Tom's responsibility was to ensure the University optimized an earth friendly profile by meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations. He accomplished this in many forms by monitoring the health of the natural salt marsh grasses, grant writing, tracking green house gases to disposal or donations of materials from construction projects.
In contrast to his responsibilities for the future, his passion was with the past. He participated in many of SSU's Dr. Baker's archaeological digs and loved all aspects from excavations to cataloging and processing artifacts. Tom enjoyed researching the history of Lynn, especially the Fay Estate. Tom loved gardening with indigenous plants and fishing.
In addition to his mother Martha, Tom is survived by his sisters, Ellen Corsetti and her husband Gary of Magnolia and Karin Ruck and her husband Jeff of Boxford and his sister-in-law, Joanne Osborne of Marblehead. He is also survived by nephews Michael and Timothy Corsetti, Colby Leclerc and Max Ruck and nieces, Kelly Osborne and Sedona Ruck. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard Osborne.
Tom's Funeral will be held from the CUFFE-MCGINN FUNERAL HOME, 157 Maple St. Lynn on Wednesday at 9:30AM followed by a Funeral Mass in Saint Pius V Church at 10:30AM. Relatives and friends invited. Burial will be private. Visiting Hours Tuesday 4-7PM. Gifts in Tom's memory may be sent to Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, 75 Sylvan St. Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923.
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October 21, 2012
Dear Ellen & family,
It's so hard to believe that Tom has already been in heaven for a month. I don't think a day has passed that we haven't thought of him and how hard he fought. Tom will fondly be remembered for his quick wit and love of history. Cherish all your memories of him, he was such a special guy. Vicki & Jim
October 2, 2012
Richard Fernald
To the Osborne Family,
I was so fortunate to have met Tom at the Chadbourne archaeologic Dig site in South Berwick back 1990's. He truly enjoyed digging and learning the history of the period and the Chadbournes. I was lucky enough to have dug with Tom for several summers. I have some great pictures and memories of Tom happily digging in the dirt.
He will be missed but never forgotten.
September 30, 2012
My deepest condolences to family. I was a friend of Tom's at SSU(plumber).We had many a laugh, but never on Mondays!
He will be missed by many.
Wayne Corliss ( Gloucester,MA)
September 26, 2012
Dear Osborne Family,
My memories of Tom go back as far as St. Pius in Lynn. I have very fond memories right through high school. Honestly his face has never changed just with more wisdom. I will keep all of you in my prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely
Nancy Franey Savage
September 25, 2012
We were so saddened to hear about the passing of Tom. May God Bless your family at this very difficult time. Tom was in our wedding. We have a lot of fond memories of Ozzy.
Colleen and Keith Brazell
September 25, 2012
Katerina Panagiotakis
Tom will be missed. Tom inspired and contributed historic research in helping save the legendary wooded area around Spring Pond/ The Fay Estate, leaving his mark to help sustain this place for future generations. He will be remembered.
September 25, 2012
Tom made my high school experience and better one. He sat behind me in Earth Science and we became good friends during that time. We argued alot :) I am a better person for having known Ozzy.
Charlotte (Blatchford) Upham
September 25, 2012
Ronald Kolek
Dear Karin:
Plase accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your brother Tom. I would like to say that I can understand your pain since I lost my brother when he was only 39. But we can never truly uderstand how each person's loss affects each individual.
Love,
Jan and Ron
September 25, 2012
Dear Osborne Family,
I will Truly Miss Tom. I worked in the same office with him, on a daily basis.
During his many years here, his dedication and selfless nature was always something that many others could only hope to attain and all who knew him regarded him with great respect and admiration.
Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences at this most difficult of times. Tom was a remarkable man and I am so glad I got to know him, and have had many discussions with him.. Tom was honest and a man of great honor and strength, and very smart.
He will be greatly missed and I am saddened by his passing and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Sarah Ascolese (Co-Worker)
Salem State University
September 25, 2012
Lisa Campbell
Ellen & Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your brother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
With love,
The Corsetti & Campbell Family
September 25, 2012
Bonnie Pilch
Ellen and family... so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Memories are a treasure... may you bring them up at family gatherings for all to remember! God Bless You - Bonnie Pilch DCMA
September 25, 2012
Roseann Clemente
Ellen,
My thoughts & Prayers are with you & your family at this time on the loss of your brother. Now is the time to reflect on all of the fun times you & your family shared & created with your brother & to celebrate his life.
Roseann Clemente
September 24, 2012
Sorry to hear about Tom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
George & Carol Quinn
September 24, 2012
David Brewer
I'm sorry to hear this news about Oz. It made me remember all those days when we were kids fishing at Spring Pond. It made me remember all those days playing baseball in the circle on Oakcrest Road. It made me remember digging for artifacts in the foundation of the Mineral Springs Hotel in the Fay Estate.
It seems like yesterday.
Thanks for the memories Oz!
September 24, 2012
May our Heavenly FATHER envelop you in his warmth and grace during this time of transition. Pam(Smith) White, Hampton, VA
September 24, 2012
Deb Mizia
Tom was a deeply respected employee here at Salem State. I had the pleasure of supervising his sustainability efforts over the last few years. Tom was tireless in his devotion to doing the job right the first time. He never failed to teach us all something new. He will be deeply missed.
September 24, 2012
Donna Reitano
I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I went to Lynn Classical High School, grew up in Lynn too. My daughter went graduated in 2010 from Salem State College so I know of the contributions Tommy gave to the community and humanity too. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very difficult time. God Bless You All and May He Hold You In the Palm of His Hand During this very difficult time. Donna M. Reitano (formerly of Lynn, Ma now a resident of Concord, NH)
September 24, 2012
To the Osborne/Corsetti family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Wilson & Annette Baldao
September 24, 2012
Eileen McGoldrick
To the Osborne Family,
I went to high school with Tom and I am sure you have heard it before what a great guy he was. He always had me laughing. More recently, I saw him at his treatments as I was there with my mom. He fought hard.
I truly am sorry for your loss. He will be missed...
September 24, 2012
Pat and George Brewer
Martha and family,So sorry to read about Tommy.Our prayers will be said for him and you. I didn't even know he was sick.
September 24, 2012
Ziggy Wolicki
My Deepest Condolences to The Mr.T.Osborne Family.May God Bless you all.
September 22, 2012
The Staff of Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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