Bob Osmack

Robert "Bob" Osmack of Yorkton, Saskatchewan passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the age of 84 years.

Robert Murray Osmack was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan to Michael and Katherine Osmack. Bob was raised on a farm near Otthon, Saskatchewan. When his mother became ill his grandparents assisted his father with Bob’s upbringing.

Bob was very athletic in his youth, playing football and water polo. His love for football continued throughout his life. He rarely missed an NFL game and loved to bet a “hamburg” on who would win the game.

He enlisted in the Canadian Forces/Navy in December of 1956 at the age of 19. He served on several ships during his career but was most proud to have served on the HMSC Bonaventure, Canada’s Aircraft Carrier. He served as a radar plotter and obtained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. Bob also spent several years at the base in Chilliwack, British Columbia as a training officer at the Officer Cadet School. When Bob retired from the Navy in December of 1980 he worked for a short time as Park Warden and then gained employment within the Canadian prison system - prison supplies, based out of Mountain Prison in Agassiz, British Columbia.

Bob met his soulmate and love of his life Carye Rebecca Albritton and they married on September 4th, 1978. Bob and Carye blended their families from previous relationships; together they had 6 children - Tanya Donnelly, Dean Osmack, Dawn Stubbs, Christina Hutchinson, John Buford III, and Kevin Buford. Bob and Carye were also blessed with 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Bob was so proud of his grandchildren, often sharing their successes.

Bob and Carye had a very full life, sharing many of the same interests. Both were artisans in their own right. Bob was a skilled carpenter, building everything from oak furniture to their beautiful home just outside of Yorkton. He enjoyed carving birds and horses and building bird and butterfly houses which Carye would later folk paint. He and Carye were both skilled basket weavers and created many, many works of art. They shared their love of basket weaving with like-minded weavers around the world.

Bob loved horticulture/gardening and he mastered the skill of growing garlic, not only for his own use but to supply many others with the fruits of his labour, including several restaurants. No matter what was ailing you, more garlic was the cure. He was also an accomplished cook and would spend hours perusing his cookbooks for the next great recipe.

Bob enjoyed any and all outdoor activities and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He often commented that he would love to live out in the wilderness off the grid.

He also taught Firearm Safety for many years, helping numerous hunters obtain their firearms license.

During his life he also owned and trained sled dogs. He had a great love for his dogs and cats. His beloved dog and companion ‘Freckles’ accompanied Bob everywhere and today will be no different.

Bob was predeceased by his parents Michael and Katherine, his infant brother Donald, his wife Carye and his stepson Kevin Buford. He leaves to mourn his family and the many friends on whose lives he left an indelible mark. He will be greatly missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Yorkton Legion, the Canadian Cancer Society, or Diabetes Canada.

A Funeral Liturgy was held for Bob on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 10:00 am from St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton.

Private family interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial donations may be made in Bob's memory to the Royal Canadian Legion - Yorkton Branch, Canadian Cancer Society or Diabetes Association.   

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