BEALS - Osmond "Buddy" M. Beal, 90, passed away peacefully ,with family at his side, on July 13, 2021, to be with his Lord. He was born in Beals January 16, 1931, to the late Vinal and Kathleen (Alley) Beal.
As a young boy he moved with his family to Head Harbor Island. To attend school, which was in a church, he had to walk quite a distance, even crossing a large pasture full of various farm animals. While attending Beals High School, he played on the State Championship basketball team. Following graduation from Beals High School in 1951, he joined the United States Army, where he proudly served from 1952 to 1954, obtaining the rank of corporal. He was stationed in England, where he worked with the Airforce to build a runway, and had the distinct honor of attending Queen Elizabeth's coronation. After his discharge from the Army, Osmond married the love of his life, Barbara (Alley), on September 17th, 1954. Shortly after, he started working in a boat shop owned by his father, Vinal, and his uncles, Alvin and Mariner. He later built his own successful shop, where he built boats that went all over the country. During the time that wooden lobster boats were losing popularity, Osmond designed a fiberglass model which was purchased by H&H Marine in Steuben, Maine. His designs awarded him a place in the boat builder's Hall of Fame. During the summer, Osmond took a break from boat building and would be on the water lobster fishing. One of Osmond's greatest enjoyments was being on the water and watching wildlife. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, where he served as a Deacon for many years. He enjoyed attending all of his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren's school sporting events, and cheering them on. Against popular opinion he was an avid New York Yankees fan. As the eldest male resident of Beals Island, he was honored to cut the ribbon at the opening of the new Jonesport-Beals bridge. Osmond was blessed with many wonderful experiences, accomplishments, and passions during his life, but nothing meant more to him than his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Barbara; a daughter, Pamela Johnson and her husband, Dwayne; a granddaughter, Shanna Blackwood and her children, Zachary and Emma Vincent; a grandson, Erick, his wife, Crystal, and their daughter Alyssa Blackwood; two brothers-in-law, Philmore Crowley and Harry Alley; and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and special friends. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two sisters, Aseliah Alley and Lovina Crowley; a great-granddaughter, Quintsey Rose Blackwood; and Shanna's late fiance, Daniel Rogde.
Visiting hours will be held from 11a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 17 at the Church of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God in Jonesport. Burial will follow in the Sewell Field Cemetery, Beals.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the church. Condolences and memories may be shared at mcclurefamilyfuneral.com.
Published on July 15, 2021
As a young boy he moved with his family to Head Harbor Island. To attend school, which was in a church, he had to walk quite a distance, even crossing a large pasture full of various farm animals. While attending Beals High School, he played on the State Championship basketball team. Following graduation from Beals High School in 1951, he joined the United States Army, where he proudly served from 1952 to 1954, obtaining the rank of corporal. He was stationed in England, where he worked with the Airforce to build a runway, and had the distinct honor of attending Queen Elizabeth's coronation. After his discharge from the Army, Osmond married the love of his life, Barbara (Alley), on September 17th, 1954. Shortly after, he started working in a boat shop owned by his father, Vinal, and his uncles, Alvin and Mariner. He later built his own successful shop, where he built boats that went all over the country. During the time that wooden lobster boats were losing popularity, Osmond designed a fiberglass model which was purchased by H&H Marine in Steuben, Maine. His designs awarded him a place in the boat builder's Hall of Fame. During the summer, Osmond took a break from boat building and would be on the water lobster fishing. One of Osmond's greatest enjoyments was being on the water and watching wildlife. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, where he served as a Deacon for many years. He enjoyed attending all of his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren's school sporting events, and cheering them on. Against popular opinion he was an avid New York Yankees fan. As the eldest male resident of Beals Island, he was honored to cut the ribbon at the opening of the new Jonesport-Beals bridge. Osmond was blessed with many wonderful experiences, accomplishments, and passions during his life, but nothing meant more to him than his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Barbara; a daughter, Pamela Johnson and her husband, Dwayne; a granddaughter, Shanna Blackwood and her children, Zachary and Emma Vincent; a grandson, Erick, his wife, Crystal, and their daughter Alyssa Blackwood; two brothers-in-law, Philmore Crowley and Harry Alley; and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and special friends. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two sisters, Aseliah Alley and Lovina Crowley; a great-granddaughter, Quintsey Rose Blackwood; and Shanna's late fiance, Daniel Rogde.
Visiting hours will be held from 11a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 17 at the Church of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God in Jonesport. Burial will follow in the Sewell Field Cemetery, Beals.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the church. Condolences and memories may be shared at mcclurefamilyfuneral.com.
Published on July 15, 2021
BEALS - Osmond "Buddy" M. Beal, 90, passed away peacefully ,with family at his side, on July 13, 2021, to be with his Lord. He was born in Beals January 16, 1931, to the late Vinal and Kathleen (Alley) Beal.
As a young boy he moved with his family to Head Harbor Island. To attend school, which was in a church, he had to walk quite a distance, even crossing a large pasture full of various farm animals. While attending Beals High School, he played on the State Championship basketball team. Following graduation from Beals High School in 1951, he joined the United States Army, where he proudly served from 1952 to 1954, obtaining the rank of corporal. He was stationed in England, where he worked with the Airforce to build a runway, and had the distinct honor of attending Queen Elizabeth's coronation. After his discharge from the Army, Osmond married the love of his life, Barbara (Alley), on September 17th, 1954. Shortly after, he started working in a boat shop owned by his father, Vinal, and his uncles, Alvin and Mariner. He later built his own successful shop, where he built boats that went all over the country. During the time that wooden lobster boats were losing popularity, Osmond designed a fiberglass model which was purchased by H&H Marine in Steuben, Maine. His designs awarded him a place in the boat builder's Hall of Fame. During the summer, Osmond took a break from boat building and would be on the water lobster fishing. One of Osmond's greatest enjoyments was being on the water and watching wildlife. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, where he served as a Deacon for many years. He enjoyed attending all of his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren's school sporting events, and cheering them on. Against popular opinion he was an avid New York Yankees fan. As the eldest male resident of Beals Island, he was honored to cut the ribbon at the opening of the new Jonesport-Beals bridge. Osmond was blessed with many wonderful experiences, accomplishments, and passions during his life, but nothing meant more to him than his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Barbara; a daughter, Pamela Johnson and her husband, Dwayne; a granddaughter, Shanna Blackwood and her children, Zachary and Emma Vincent; a grandson, Erick, his wife, Crystal, and their daughter Alyssa Blackwood; two brothers-in-law, Philmore Crowley and Harry Alley; and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and special friends. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two sisters, Aseliah Alley and Lovina Crowley; a great-granddaughter, Quintsey Rose Blackwood; and Shanna's late fiance, Daniel Rogde.
Visiting hours will be held from 11a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 17 at the Church of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God in Jonesport. Burial will follow in the Sewell Field Cemetery, Beals.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the church. Condolences and memories may be shared at mcclurefamilyfuneral.com.
Published on July 15, 2021
As a young boy he moved with his family to Head Harbor Island. To attend school, which was in a church, he had to walk quite a distance, even crossing a large pasture full of various farm animals. While attending Beals High School, he played on the State Championship basketball team. Following graduation from Beals High School in 1951, he joined the United States Army, where he proudly served from 1952 to 1954, obtaining the rank of corporal. He was stationed in England, where he worked with the Airforce to build a runway, and had the distinct honor of attending Queen Elizabeth's coronation. After his discharge from the Army, Osmond married the love of his life, Barbara (Alley), on September 17th, 1954. Shortly after, he started working in a boat shop owned by his father, Vinal, and his uncles, Alvin and Mariner. He later built his own successful shop, where he built boats that went all over the country. During the time that wooden lobster boats were losing popularity, Osmond designed a fiberglass model which was purchased by H&H Marine in Steuben, Maine. His designs awarded him a place in the boat builder's Hall of Fame. During the summer, Osmond took a break from boat building and would be on the water lobster fishing. One of Osmond's greatest enjoyments was being on the water and watching wildlife. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, where he served as a Deacon for many years. He enjoyed attending all of his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren's school sporting events, and cheering them on. Against popular opinion he was an avid New York Yankees fan. As the eldest male resident of Beals Island, he was honored to cut the ribbon at the opening of the new Jonesport-Beals bridge. Osmond was blessed with many wonderful experiences, accomplishments, and passions during his life, but nothing meant more to him than his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Barbara; a daughter, Pamela Johnson and her husband, Dwayne; a granddaughter, Shanna Blackwood and her children, Zachary and Emma Vincent; a grandson, Erick, his wife, Crystal, and their daughter Alyssa Blackwood; two brothers-in-law, Philmore Crowley and Harry Alley; and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and special friends. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two sisters, Aseliah Alley and Lovina Crowley; a great-granddaughter, Quintsey Rose Blackwood; and Shanna's late fiance, Daniel Rogde.
Visiting hours will be held from 11a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 17 at the Church of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God in Jonesport. Burial will follow in the Sewell Field Cemetery, Beals.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the church. Condolences and memories may be shared at mcclurefamilyfuneral.com.
Published on July 15, 2021
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