Obituary of Harry William Turner

Turner, Harry W. - 85, of Windsor, formerly of Hantsport, died peacefully in Unit 500 at Hants Community Hospital on October 30, 2010. He was born in Hantsport on July 21, 1925. It was in there that he spent most of his life, but he never regretted the move to Windsor six years ago. Harry loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed a good joke, whether he was telling one or hearing one. Harry was always ready for a good laugh. He was a keen card player, enjoying many hours playing cribbage, canasta, or bridge. Harry was a veteran of World War II, having served overseas in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1942 to 1945. He was proud to have been part of the escort of Canadian troops to the Normandy beachhead on D-Day, 1944, while serving on HMCS Mimico. As well, while on loan to the Royal Navy, he made two harrowing trips to Russia on the famous Murmansk Run. After the war, he returned home and sailed with Fundy Gypsum Company until 1951 when he went to work for CKF Inc. He worked there until 1987 when he retired from the position of production superintendent. Harry was a committed volunteer with a number of community organizations. He was a past Master of Poyntz Lodge 44 of Hantsport, due to receive his - 50 Year Jewel쳌 in October 2010. Harry was a lifetime member of St. James United Church of Hantsport, where he held various positions over the years. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Maxine (Miller) Turner, daughter Susan (Russ) Yeaton of Port Williams, sons Bud (Yvonne) of Stratford, ON, Steven (Annette) of Hantsport, Michael (Angela) of Wolfville and Scott of New Minas. He is also survived by ten grandchildren: Allison, Kyle, Angela, Michelle, Ryan, Alyssa, Nathan, Caitlin, Damon and Athena. As well as one great-granddaugher, Claire. Surviving brothers are Paul (Phyllis) of Victoria, BC and Dick (Frene) of Lower Cunard. Harry was predeceased by sisters Ruth Morehouse, Norma Longmire, Dorie McDade, Patricia Schurman and brothers Tom and Frederick (Ted). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Visitation for Harry will take place at Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home, Wolfville, on Tuesday, November 2 from 6:45 to 9:00 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 6:45. The celebration of Harry's life will be at St. James United Church, Hantsport on Wednesday, November 3 at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Jay Ettinger officiating, assisted by Rev. Heather McDougall. Internment will be at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations in Harry's memory can be made to St. James United Church, P.O. Box 414, Hantsport, B0P 1P0, the Hantsport Fire Department, 5 Oak Street Hantsport, NS, B0P 1P0 or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home & Crematorium, 568 Main Street, Wolfville, NS, B4P 1E7. Cards in memory may be sent to this address or on-line at: www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca.