June Sheldon Osberg, 90, of Little Pond Road, died September 21, 2012 at Golden View Health Care Center, in Meredith.
Born in Malden, Massachusetts on October 15, 1921, June was the daughter of William D. and Ruth R. (Sheldon) Lander.
June grew up in Malden and attended Malden elementary schools. She moved to Melrose in the eighth grade and graduated from Melrose High School, class of 1939. She and her husband, Calvin Osberg, were high school sweethearts. June was also a graduate of Wheelock College in Boston, with a degree in early childhood education. She resided in Lynnfield, MA for twenty-four years before moving to Sandwich in 1971.
June was a homemaker, who was devoted to her family. She loved being with children, especially babies. She was active in many organizations in Lynnfield including Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts, the Friends of the Lynnfield Public Library, the Lynnfield Women's Club, and the Lynnfield Historical Society. She also sang with the Lynnfield Larks, a women's choral group. June was a member of the Centre Congregational Church, where she served as a Deacon.
June spent her childhood summers at Roland Park, in Center Ossipee, NH. When she moved to Sandwich, she spent much time outdoors, enjoying walking and cross country skiing. She loved to travel and went to many different places across the country and the world.
June was predeceased by her son, Richard H. Osberg, who died in October of 2007.
June is survived by her husband of sixty-nine years, Calvin John Osberg of Sandwich, two daughters, Nancy L. Durocher of New London, Martha L. Clark of Boxford, MA, eight grandchildren , and four great grandchildren.
For those who wish, donations in June's memory may be made to the Federated Church of Sandwich, PO Box 267, Center Sandwich, NH 03227.