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Edward Turnquist Obituary

Turnquist, Edward TROY Edward (Buster) Turnquist, 56, of Troy, passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at his home. Buster was born in Albany, the son of the late David and Catherine Turnquist. He lived in Nassau until moving to the Lansing Inn in Troy in 2001. He was employed as a machinist for Universal Auto in Albany for 20 years before leaving to work for himself as a woodworker. Buster is survived by a brother, David R. Turnquist of Nassau; a sister, Cecilia A. Turnquist of Ervine, Calif.; three nephews and two nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service Monday morning at 10:00 in St. Mary's Cemetery in Nassau. Contributions to the Lansing Inn, 596 Second Ave., Troy, NY 12182 in Buster's memory would be appreciated.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2007.

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Edward McCabe

December 13, 2007

Dave, Sorry for your loss.My prayers are with you.

brenda riley

December 9, 2007

Dave and Don---Im so sorry for your loss.. I know your Uncle Buster meant alot to you.. I just wanted you to know I was thinking of you...

Nickole Riley-Sutliff

December 9, 2007

Don and family I am sorry to hear about your loss. If I can do anything please feel free to call me. Buster was a wonderful person!

Bob Currier

December 8, 2007

David and Cookie i am so sorry for your loss we were good neighbors for so long i always liked buster he was so talented his wood work please accept my sincere sympathy

Bruce Robinson

December 7, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Mickey & Darlene Riley

December 7, 2007

Dave, Sorry for your loss. It is difficult especially at this time of year. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mickey & Darlene Riley

Cory Bopp

December 7, 2007

I knew Ed from helping him out at the pharmacy where his prescriptions were filled. He was one of my favorite customers, and my heart goes out to the family and friends.

Debbie Phillip Julia Morgan and Garrett Moldoff

December 7, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

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