Gregory Michael Osborne, 44, passed away Friday March 5, 2010 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Born December 3,1965 in Beverly, he was raised in Hamilton and had recently moved to Tennessee to live with his son in Oak Ridge.

Ozzie was a 1984 graduate of Hamilton Wenham Regional High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force where as an Air Traffic Controller he achieved the rank of Sergeant. After his discharge he worked as a "Tin Knocker" in the HVAC industry.

He enjoyed reading, writing poetry, billiards and flying kites. He had an easy smile and a warm friendly laugh that will be dearly missed by anyone who ever met him.

He is survived by his son Gregory Michael Jr, his parents Francis and Karen Osborne of Hamilton and his two brothers Christopher Osborne and his wife Deborah of Essex and Mark Osborne and his wife Mary Beth of Gloucester. He is also survived by his niece Emily Osborne of Essex, his nephews Scott Osborne of Middleton and Jonathan Osborne of Essex, and aunts Connie Decaro of Gloucester and Joan Joslin of Ipswich.

His funeral service will be held Saturday March 13, 11:30 am in the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home, 6 High Street, Ipswich. Family and friends respectfully welcomed. Visiting hours will be Friday March 12, 5 to 8 pm.