Cynthia L. Dyke Osgood (1934 – 2015)

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Cynthia L. Dyke Osgood

PORTLAND – Cynthia L. Dyke Osgood, 80, of Farmington, died the afternoon of May 25, 2015 at Maine Medical Center. Her passing was the result of complications following heart surgery.

She was born on June 29, 1934 in East Dixfield, the daughter of Milford and Thelma (Butterfield) Dyke.

She received her education in The Wilton schools, graduating from Wilton Academy in 1952. She later graduated from Husson College, now known as Husson University. Cynthia was also a member of the Rebekahs (Wilton Lodge).

On April 21, 1957 she married Thornton Ellis Osgood in Wilton. They made their home in East Dixfield. She enjoyed spending her summers at Dummer’s Beach in Weld, at Sand Pond in Chesterville and at their Camp in Eustis with her family and friends.

Cynthia was employed at Keyes Insurance Agency in Wilton for many years. She managed their office in Rumford, and later joined their group in Farmington as part of the Commercial Lines division. After retiring from Keyes, she enjoyed traveling to Leesburg, FL where she and her husband would spend their winters. In later years, she also enjoyed traveling to New York to visit her grandchildren and great-grandson. Cynthia was also an avid reader, looked forward to attending the Farmington Fair and relished being with her beloved dog Chelsea. She also valued spending time with her cousin, Judy Trask of Wilton.

She is survived by her sons Kim Osgood and his wife Darrah of Clifton Park, NY, Kelly Osgood and his companion Jenn of North Jay, ME; her grandchildren Brooke Pancoe and her husband Ross of Halfmoon, NY, Cole Osgood and his wife Kelsey of Glenville, NY; her great-grandson Griffin Osgood of Glenville, NY; her brother-in-law Spencer Osgood and his companion Fran Dupont of Cocoa Beach, FL; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, her parents and a brother, Dale Dyke.

Public memorial services will be held on Monday June 1, at 10 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery, Wilton. Following services, all are invited to a reception at Calzolaio Pasta Company, Wilton. Remembrance gifts may be made in Cynthia’s name to The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, Development Office, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102 or to the Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Rd., Farmington, Maine.

Tributes and condolences may be shared on her memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.

Service arrangements are in the care of the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, Maine.

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4 Comments

  1. So sorry for your loss Kelly. Your mother was a special lady and will be missed.

  2. My sincere condolences to Kelly and family. Happy memories of gathering at Margarita Grill, Homasassa, FL with Thornton, Cynthia and the gang, Treasure the happy memories.

  3. So sorry to hear of Cynthia’s passing. Many happy memories of good times with she and Thornton.

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