QUEENSBURY – Harold W. Osborne, D.D.S., 80, of Queensbury, passed away on February 11, 2014, at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on October 12, 1933 in Hartford, he was the son of the late William J. Osborne and Viola (MacGowan) Osborne Conety. He was a 1951 graduate of Hartford Central High School.
Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force for a four year tour of duty and was honorably discharged in 1956.
Dr. Osborne entered Marquette University for pre-dental studies in September of 1956 and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree at Marquette University College of Dentistry in 1963. He also held a Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Texas.
He was honorably retired from the U.S. Air Force Dental Service as Chief of Restorative Dentistry at Mather Air Force Base Hospital at Sacramento, California.
Colonel Osborne’s tour of duty included assignments in the United States, Far East and Europe.
Dr Osborne was a past member of several Dental and Air Force professional organizations including The American Dental Association, The California and Wisconsin Dental Associations and The Academy of General Dentistry. He enjoyed golf and photography.
Besides his parents, Marie E. Martin of Gray, Georgia, died before him.
Survivors include one sister, Dorothy J. Riley of Hudson Falls; his half-sister, Anna R. Fleming of South Glens Falls; and several nieces and nephews.
At the family’s request there will be no calling hours
Graveside services with full military honors, will be in the spring at Evergreen Cemetery in Salem.
Donations may be made to the SPCA of Upstate New York, P.O. Box 171, Hudson Falls, NY in memory of my faithful friend and companion “Kane”.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
To the family of “Harry”
We enjoyed knowing Harry very much during his stay here at Kathys Motel. He was a wonderful tenant and very nice man who would do anything he could if he was able to help.
We know he loved our dog Darby. He brought her treats and even many years after he moved out he would come and visit her.
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Our sincere condolences to the family
Carmen and Diane Porreca
Lake George,NY
Harold mentioned Darby often- he missed his own dog Kane. Still do not understand what happened- he went to Hospital with a sore on his toe-then infection- then it got into his blood and finally into his heart valve-they just couldn’t seem to stop it and finally it took his life. He was my only Brother- we would fight and then make up all the time. I will miss him so much.
Dr. Osborne was our tenant too at Queensbury Gardens for many years. He was a wonderful gentleman, and always friendly. We will miss him.
Thank you-it was very sudden-4 months from the time he entered the hospital with an infection in his foot. He was a wonderful Brother.
I love you very much, Uncle Harold. I was so happy to have been able to see you, when you came down, to see Mom and Dad, and all the times we talked on the phone, even though there wasn’t much said, you don’t need a lot of words, when you love someone.. I will miss you so much.. Rest In Peace, Uncle Harold. You may be gone, but not far at all, but you will never, ever, be forgotten.. I will carry you in my heart, forever, as I do my Mom (your sister), and my Dad.. Loving you always, your Neice Pammy…
thank you Pammie- Harold spoke of you often & enjoyed your letters!