Obituaries
Frank Tobin, Jr.
Frank Tobin, Jr., born in 1936, of Pembroke, MA, passed away on April 7, 2026.
Predeceased by Parents Adeline and Frank Tobin, Sr., Brother Michael, & Anne Dolores, his first wife and mother to there 3 children. Survived by daughters Linda Ann, Elizabeth Anne, and Dolores Jean.Class of 1954, Malden High School, in 1954 worked at Harcourt News agency.
Was on active duty at Fort Dix, NJ, basic training 1959. Served in the Army National Guard 1968-1974. Started full time work for Girltown in Boston for 12 years, left and opened Dee’s Fashion Clothing Store in 1968-1985 located in Brockton and Hanson. Worked for M&M Mars, Marion Merrill Dew, and Proctor & Gamble throughout the 90’s.
Then was founder of the Pembroke Social Club and organized trips all across the northeast as host and tour guide. Member of the American Legion, “honorary Knight of Knights of Columbus, was on the Boston Marathon Volunteer Committee, Pembroke Council on Aging, and one of the original founders / President of the Dullmen Group.
Spent much of his youth on the family farm in Calais, Vermont, and formerly of Everett, Malden, Brockton, Abington and Pembroke. His loves and passions were many including waterskiing, all pro sports and local teams especially the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots and his favorite the Boston Red Sox, NASCAR and in the last few years pro golf.
He enjoyed ballroom dancing, nature walks, animal lover, model trains, cars, racetracks in the 60’s, traveling, puzzles, playing softball, played ice hockey in the 70’s, member of the Southeast Candlepin leagues in the 80’s, barbecues, photography, playing cards, cribbage with his Dad, cooking Italian food, 50’s - 70’s music, gardening, planting flowers (for which he won the green thumb award!), and spending time with family and friends.
A friend to many, our Dad was a smart and witty man with a zest for life. Lived by the motto, “don’t sweat the small stuff”, enjoy life and what makes you happy.
His buddies were many over the years, including his best bud, Al Radin.
Visiting hours will take place on Thursday, April 16th from 11-1:00 PM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St (Rt. 106) Kingston, with a private graveside service to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund, in memory of Frank Tobin, Jr., PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or at Jimmyfund.org.
Linda J. Osborne
Linda J. (Levy) Osborne of Pembroke passed away on March 2, 2026 after a lengthy illness.
She is survived by her son Jeffrey T. Osborne, his wife Yingshu, and their daughters Joy Yunxi and Sadie Aiko, her daughter Janet L. (Osborne) Curley, her husband James, and their sons Ryan and Finn, and her beloved cousin Doris (Baker) Bowser (who was more like a sister to her) and her husband John of Duxbury. Linda was the daughter of the late Thomas B. and Evelyn M. (Edwards) Levy of Duxbury.
Linda was a 1961 graduate of Duxbury High School and was educated as an administrative assistant at the Cambridge School of Business, later working at WGBH in Boston. She was then educated in early childhood education at Quincy College. She was the founder and owner of Center Preschool and Childcare, formerly of Pembroke and now located in Hanover, which has been in business since 1983.
Linda was a patriotic American and proud resident of Pembroke for over 60 years and was dedicated to community service. She volunteered in many capacities including the Girl Scouts, Pembroke Memorial Committee, Historical Society, Chamber of Commerce, and the Council on Aging. She also served as the President of the Alden Kindred of America for a 17-year term and volunteered with the Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue and the South Shore Community Action Council.
Linda demonstrated a love for children early on, beginning with babysitting for neighborhood families as a teenager, through her career in early childhood education, and as a loving mother and grandmother. She also found renewal in nature and the water, frequently going to Duxbury Beach and local conservation lands.
Visiting hours will be held from 9 am to 11 am with a memorial service at 11 on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main Street in Kingston. Burial will be at Mayflower Cemetery in Duxbury at 12:00.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Alden Kindred of America, The Standish Humane Society, or a charity of your choice.
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