James (Jimmy) Osmond, 61, of Woolwich, passed away on Jan. 22 after a long brave battle with cancer.
Jimmy was born in Bath on June 10, 1949 to James and Leonora Osmond.
Jimmy fought a long, courageous battle with many health problems in his lifetime. Through all of his trials he never lost his wonderful sense of humor.
Jimmy was a natural artist. As a young man, he was offered an opportunity to draw cartoon characters for Walt Disney, instead he chose to stay in Bath where he thought he was needed to help his mother and his family. His “Little Green Men” were displayed on ice cube boxes outside stores in Bath for many years in the 1960s and the 1970s.
Jimmy loved boats and old cars and trucks including his “little black truck” which had so many lights on it that you “could see him coming for miles.”
He will always be remembered for his extremely funny sense of humor, always having a joke to tell or funny remark to just about any situation.
Jimmy served in the Army during the Vietnam era. He worked as a truck driver for many construction companies in the Bath area including Bill Whorff. He was a talented mechanic and a gifted auto body man most of his life.
He leaves behind his wife Elaina of 31 years; son, James Osmond and wife Tabetha of Wiscasset; stepsons, Rob Lamarre and longtime girlfriend Melissa and Michael Lamarre and longtime girlfriend Amber; brother, Gene; sisters, Sandra Schultz, Valerie Lee, Cheryl Oliver, Patti Cressey and spouses; several grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Celebration of his life 2-4 p.m., Sun., Jan. 30 at the American Legion on Congress Ave., Bath.
In lieu of flowers, monetary contributions can be made to his family during the gathering on Sunday.
