Dion, Osten Roy
With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Osten (Ozz) Dion. Osten is survived by his brother Don, step-sisters Doreen and Leona, nieces Sandra (Alan), Cindy (Graham) and nephew Curtis (Kelly). Ozz was a beloved great uncle to Aaron (Sabrina), Jessica, Juli, Gabriel (Briar), Chenley (Jeff), Kelby and Riley and a great-great uncle to Osten, Kinley, Ava, Rosalyn and Isabel. Predeceased by his mother Velma, father Norman, stepmother Marjorie, stepbrother Ivan and sister-in-law Carol. Born in Uxbridge, Ontario, Osten spent most of his young life in Schomberg. Osten’s love for horses led him to harness racing in and around the Schomberg-Orangeville area, and eventually moving to the States to race horses full-time over the next 20 years. In his spare time, you could find him on the golf course, fine tuning his game. When it was time to retire Osten made the move back to Canada and found a nice spot in Gravenhurst, not too far from Don and Carol. Ozz really liked his neighbours and had a close friendship with Pete and Karen. Retirement meant plenty of time for his second love – golf. Every day you could find him on the golf course – rain or shine. Not many can boast of getting a Hole-in-One but Osten had 3 to his name…that we know of.
A graveside service will take place at Schomberg Union Cemetery on Saturday June 18th, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.. All are welcome to attend. Arrangements entrusted to Rod Abrams Funeral Home, Tottenham, 905-936-3477. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Service
Graveside Service
Schomberg Union Cemetery
Schomberg, Ontario
June 18, 2022
3:00 pm
Brent & Lori Walkem says
Uncle Don and family,
So sorry for the loss of your brother.
Sending big hugs and lots of love.
Brent,Lori, Taylor, and Sydney
Glenda Paxton says
I had always envisioned Osten and my sons, Chris and Colin McGee having a great old pow wow over a beer or two. And ‘ talking horses ‘ with crazy stories to share on both sides. As these McGee boys and their father, Don, travelled Ontario and even Quebec racing their many ‘ beloveds and beautifuls.’ Truly great equine adventures as were Osten’s I’m very sure. Often felt sorry for brave riders, trainers, groomswomen (and men) and spectators in the bitter cold. Not for the faint of heart!. It wasn’t an easy career, Osten, though how you loved it! See you on the other side, dear cousin. My heart goes out to all of you who are deeply grieving. Glenda (Paxton).
Sandra Tooham says
My condolences to Osten’s family, he was such a lovely man
Judy Lipsett says
Our condolences to the Dion family,we really enjoyed our time spent with Osten years ago.Cal and Judy Lipsett
Lorna (Dove)Simpson says
My condolences to Don and Families sad to hear the news. I knew Austen growing up in Schomberg with him & his brother many moons ago. Thinking of everyone at this sad time ,
Resting in peace now and will be missed.
Robert (Bob) and Linda Boak says
Bob and Linda would like to send our condolences to the Dion Family. So sorry for your sadness