Grantham, NH- F. Robert “Ozzie” Osgood, 87, of Pillsbury Road, died Saturday, October 12, 2024.

He was born in Unity, NH on September 19, 1937 the son of Russell and Irene Eva (Laro) Osgood.

Bob graduated from Lebanon High School in 1956 and served in the US Army from 1956-1959.  He had a long career with Split Ball Bearing working for them from 1959 until he retired from a management position in 2002.

Living most all of his life in Grantham, he was devoted to the town and served in various capacities including Grantham Police Officer, Auxiliary State Police, Emergency Management Director, School Board, Town Moderator, School Board Moderator, bus driver and sanitation worker.  He was very musical and formed Ozzie’s Country Band which was popular for over 40 years.  He loved his country and church and was a member of American Legion Post #40 of New London, NH and the Knights of Columbus.

He is predeceased by his parents and brother, Armand and wife, Rosa.  He is survived by his wife of  60 years, Lorene “Tink” (Patten) Osgood; three sons, Christopher (Karen) Osgood of White River Junction, VT, Shane (Sharon) Osgood of WV and Marshall Osgood of Grantham, NH; five grandchildren, Cheyenne, Travis, Sofia, Tierney and Liam; siblings, Louise Carey of New London, NH, Pauline Hayward of MA and Paul (Kathi) Osgood of Grantham, NH; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call at the Newton-Bartlett Funeral Home, 42 Main Street, Newport, NH on Monday, October 21, 2024 from 8:30-10:30 A.M.  A funeral mass will follow at 11:00 A.M. at St. Patrick’s Church,  32 Beech Street, Newport, NH and burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. A reception will follow at Salt Hill Pub Function Room, located right behind the Pub on 58 Main Street, Newport.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post #40, 760 West Road, Bradford, NH  03221.