Osborne, Bruce Edward.

Passed quickly and peacefully at Wellington Hospital on Saturday, 10th January, surrounded by his loving family.

Dearly loved soulmate of Penny for 47 years. Beloved father of Dwane and Melissa, adored father in law of Jayne and Kurt, and cherished Grandad of Shiloh and Jaydee.

Loved son of Beryl Cooper and the late Allan Osborne, and cherished stepson of the late Russell Cooper.
Respected brother of Christine, Grant, Susan, Rodney, Granny, Buster, Coral, and the late Karl Cooper.

A treasured cousin, uncle, and friend to so many.

Bruce will be dearly missed by all who knew him and remembered for his quick wit, loving nature, and legendary smart ass attitude.

For more than five decades, Bruce faced a multitude of health challenges with remarkable determination and grit. He carried his struggles quietly, always striving to live a full and meaningful life, whether it was destined to be long or short.

A celebration of Bruce's life will be held in the yard of East Taratahi Building Supplies, William Wong Place, Carterton on Friday 16th January 2026 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM BRUCE'S FAMILY
Penny, Dwane and Jayne, Melissa and Kurt; Shiloh and Jaydee together with Beryl and families wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all who supported them in various ways during Bruce’s illness and at the time of his passing.
We have appreciated the lovely personal messages of sympathy, cards, letters, flowers, food, phonecalls, tributes, and visits.
A special thanks to the Carterton Medical team and the Doctors and staff Wairarapa and Wellington Hospitals for their care of Bruce over the years; to Georgie Wilton for assisting us farewell Bruce in a manner he would have approved of; and to those who travelled from near and far to be with us at this time.
We are humbled and comforted by the support we have received and with the knowledge that Bruce has touched the lives of so many wonderful people.
Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our sincere appreciation to each and every one.