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Osborne Nowlan

In Memory of
Osborne
Nowlan
2020
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Bell's Select Community Funeral Home
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Obituary for Osborne Nowlan

The death of Osborne “Ossie” Eugene Nowlan, husband of the late Nina (Johnston) Nowlan, occurred at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the 72. Born in Miramichi, NB, he was the son of the late Lorne and Ethel (MacKay) Nowlan.

Ossie attended The Point Church, Chatham, NB, worked in Sales at many jobs over the years, was a member of the Miramichi Sportsman’s Club and loved to Fish and Golf.

Ossie is survived by: two sons: Kyle Nowlan (Sharon) of Iqaluit, NU; Keith Somers (Corina) of Chatham, NB; one daughter: Penny Smith of Chatham, NB; two sisters: Doris Brown of Moncton, NB; Linda McAllister (Kenny) of Grand Lake, NB; one brother: Laurie Nowlan of Miramichi, NB; nine grandchildren: Derek, Lisa, Kandise, Joey, Holly, Cody, Kayla, Nicole and Cassandra; 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents and wife: Nina, Ossie is predeceased by: brothers: Billy and Edward; son-in-law: Garth Smith and great grandson: Landon Somers.

The family received visitors at Bell’s Funeral Home on Friday from 3 to 7 PM. The Funeral Service was held from the Sterling Bell Memorial Chapel on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 2 PM with Rev. Kevin Matthews officiating. Organist/Soloist was: Jacqueline Allain. Solo’s were: “In the Garden” and “Just As I Am.” Eulogy was given by: daughter-in-law: Sharon Nowlan. A reading was done by: niece: Michelle Nowlan. Honorary pallbearers were: Charlie McNamara, Andre Hachey, Gerald Donaher and Paul Nowlan. Burial will take place in the Pine Grove Cemetery later in the spring.

In Ossie’s memory, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Messages of condolences can be made through our website: www.bellsmeadows.com

Funeral arrangements were under the care of Bell’s Funeral Home, 651 King George Highway, Miramichi, NB. Telephone: 506-622-3600. A tradition of service to the families of Miramichi and surrounding communities since 1922.
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