Obituary of Ossie Chamberlain

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ossie Chamberlain of Baxters Corner, cherished husband of Mary (Buckley) Chamberlain, announces his death which occurred on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Quispamsis on November 7, 1935, he was the son of the late Joe and Jennie (Saunders) Chamberlain. Ossie was employed with the City of Saint John for several years. Once retiring from the city, he continued his working career as a school bus driver. Ossie loved the outdoors and had many fond memories of his time spent fishing, hunting and canoeing. He was also a skilled boxer who always enjoyed participating in the sport. Ossie’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Harri Ondiveeran, Dr. Burnell and Dr. Campbell; as well as to the nursing staff of the oncology department at the SJRH, for providing Ossie with such excellent care...the support and concern shown towards him and our family will never be forgotten. Besides his wife Mary, Ossie is also survived by daughters, Terry Thompson (Murray) of Rothesay and Patty Magee (Marcus) of Quispamsis; sons, David (Diane) of Baxters Corner and Bob (Krista) of Midland; sisters, Ruth Whipple of Saint John, Betty Saltzman (Doug) and Carol Butler both of ON; brother, Don (Elise) of Lakewood; sixteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Lolly Chamberlain, Dorothy Hickey, Rita Buckley, Jean Zmboukis (Addie) and Ann Marie Murray; brother-in-law, Pat Buckley (Helen); several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Willa Pollock (Art) and Doris Richards; brothers, Joe and Bob (Fern); sisters-in-law, Lil Hickey (Leo) and Teresa McCaffrey (Mike); as well as brothers-in-law, Brian Whipple, Bill Buckley and Ben Murray. Arrangements are entrusted to Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis, (506) 849-2119, with visitation on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 4347 Loch Lomond Road, Saint John, on Saturday, January 12, 2013, at 11:00 AM. A reception will immediately follow the Mass, at St. Joseph’s H.O.P.E. Centre. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, St. Joseph’s H.O.P.E. Centre or to MindCare NB. Online donations and condolences may be made at: www.kennebecasisfh.com