Howard Clifford Osborne

Howard Clifford Osborne, son of Howard and Flora Osborne passed away February 23, 2026 after a short illness. Howard was Ozzie to all family and friends. Ozzie was born August 5, 1936.

Ozzie graduated from Essex Junction High School in 1955, after graduation he joined the U.S Airforce, and served for 4 years. He was also in the Vermont Air Guard for 2 years. When he returned home he was employed by G.E. In 1961 he married Ann Griffin, where they resided in Essex for 62 years. In 1964 their son Scott was born. In 1964 Ozzie began working at the Essex Junction U.S Post office as a letter carrier. Retiring after 32 years of service in 1992.

After retiring, Ozzie and Ann began spending winters in Florida. When they returned each spring Ozzie would return to his job at Essex Junction High School in the maintenance department. He worked there for 15 years. Ozzie and Ann had recently moved to Milton.

Ozzie was a lover of nature and the outdoors, Hunting, fishing and skeet shooting. Ozzie was a member of the Underhill Rod and Gun club, where in the early 80's he served as president. In 1983 he was the State Skeet Champion. He was a life member of the NRA and N.A of letter carriers.

Ozzie is survived by his wife Ann of 64 years. His son Scott and wife Ann Marie. Grandson Griffin and girlfriend Mary Benoit, Granddaughter Jordan and her husband Austin Doolin, the mother of his grandchildren Lacey Osborne, sister Janice Bartlett and many nieces and nephews.

Ozzie is predeceased by his parents, sister and brother-in-laws, Marjori Warnet, Shirley and Michael Depaul, Loretta Deveraux, Barbara and Ernie Dudley, and David Bartlett.

A Memorial Service will be held in the spring.

In lieu of flowers please send gifts to Essex or Milton Rescue.