Jack T. Turner

Jack Turner Obituary

Of Reading formerly of Lynnfield October 11, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Minetta R. "Nettie" (Hall); devoted father of David W. Turner and his wife Nancy of Scituate, John H. Turner and his wife Mary of Saratoga, CA. He was the cherished brother of the late Anna Bogenrief, Thorley Turner, Phillip Turner and Paul Turner, and loving grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 13. Jack also leaves his longtime friend Barbara McCormick of Lynnfield. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 21 at 2:30pm at the Centre Congregational Church, 5 Summer St., Lynnfield. Relatives and friends invited to attend. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Jack's memory to the Centre Congregational Church, 5 Summer St., Lynnfield MA 01940.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Jack Turner

11 Entries

Kim(bi) Barrett McKenna

November 18, 2007

I have many fond memories of Mr. Turner. When I was young, he would come to Toronto to work. Over the many visits, he learned our family grace "Thank the Lord for Happy Hearts...". John, my husband, and I were honored to have him say the grace at our wedding.
My other memory of Jack was of a sailing trip with my grandfather Wilmer Barrett. We snagged the line of a lobster pot on the propeller of the boat. This stalled the engine. Jack was very calm through the whole ordeal of the boat hitting rocks and later laying on its side while the tide went out. We enjoyed a lobster dinner from the snagged lobster pot.
May your fond memories of Jack help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely, Kim and John McKenna

Terrill Covey

October 23, 2007

My greatest memories of uncle Jack are just sitting and listening to him tell stories. He talked to anybody who would listen about Windhaven and the family history. He spoke with a fervor and candor so we couldn't help but become as excited about it as he was. He will be greatly missed, and I am sad that i didn't take advantage of more opportunities to simply sit and listen. God bless his family and loved ones and help them through this difficult time. My prayers are with you.

Eric Turner

October 22, 2007

Grampa was my mentor and one of my very best friends. I will continue in my quest for a 29 in his honor. I will miss my weekly cribbage games with him.

Pearle Butler

October 21, 2007

I have been transcribing the Windhaven journals and many of the most touching entries were written by Jack. What a love he had for family and the homestead.
And what a love for life. One of my fondest memories of him happened a few years ago. Dan was giving the children rides around the lawn at Windhaven on a trailer he was pulling with our ATV. Jack was sitting in the front yard watching with glee when, on one pass, he hollered out, "Hey! Do you give just anyone rides on that?" Dan said sure and stopped to let him get on and sit. But that wasn't what he had in mind...instead of sitting on the trailer with the children, he managed to get up on the back of the ATV with Dan. My daughter took a picture of him as they passed by. Jack is waving and smiling from ear to ear. (I believe he was 89 at the time!)
I often told him he was my Tewksbury font of information. He will be missed dearly. My condolences to his family.

Rex & Donna Fullam

October 19, 2007

We are saddened by Jack's passing. May the Lord bless and keep each one closest to him.

Dwight Tewksbury

October 19, 2007

Oct 19, 2007

I did not know Jack as well as some of you but from the little time I was able to spend with him at the Family Reunions each year I learned about someone who loved life to the fullest and loved the young members of our Family Association. It was not just the young who looked forward to the great ice cream he brought each year but all of us who were there. The love and enthusiasm he had for Windhaven was not only seen in the various work projects he was involved in but also by the way he respected each member of the Association. Jack will be missed by all and with his present now with our LORD and those who have gone before him he now is enjoying life at its greatest. (Jack – say hi to Francis and Hazel for me – thanks.) Those who knew Jack are the better for it and will missed by all.

We send our condolences to the entire Turner family and are praying that the present of the Lord will comfort all of you at this time.

Ken Tewksbury

October 19, 2007

My very good friend Jack will be missed by me a great deal as we often talked many hours at the reunion. Jack was always able to fill in many gaps in my questions and had a world of knowledge about windhaven that others just didn't have.I miss you my friend. Best regards, Ken Tewksbury.

Jean (Tewksbury) McShea

October 19, 2007

In earlier years when attending family reunion Jack Tewksbury Turner always gave everyone a hearty welcome at our annual event held at Windhaven, our ancestral home and his birthplace in N. Wilmot, NH. My first memories of Jack were in his role as the “ice cream man” who cheerfully doled out generous helpings of the ice cold treat on reunion Sunday – the perfect remedy for those steamy days on the hill. His enthusiasm for life was evident in everything he did. He often wrote in the family journal at the homestead – future generations will surely gain a sense of just who this revered family member was from Jack’s animated writings. My father, Francis Tewksbury (1918-2007), so enjoyed working with Jack over the years on various repair projects at Windhaven – there was an enduring bond anytime family members rolled up their sleeves and pitched in and Jack could always be counted on to keep everyone in great spirits regardless the tasks. I considered it a privilege when Jack agreed last year to participate in an interview for a special tribute, sharing memories about his life. His story was published in the family newsletter coinciding with his 95th birthday September 2006. I have re-read, "On Being 95 - A Yankee Reminisces” in his memory. Sincere and true in heart and mind, Jack will be greatly missed by all. We send our condolences to the entire Turner family.
Jean (Tewksbury) McShea and John McShea

Judith Everett Decker

October 17, 2007

I have heard wonderful stories over the years about Mr. Jack Turner, as a result of my friendship with his sister-in-law Betty and niece Heather. You are a special, generous man who performed all kinds of charitable works in and around the Reading community where you once lived. God bless you in your eternal reward. I remain a Turner family friend.

Bob and Doris Gardner

October 17, 2007

Jack had a wonderful zest for life. He was always upbeat, cheerful and genuinely enjoyed people. We loved having him play poker with us! Jack and my mother, Louise enjoyed terrific, long lives spanning some remarkable world events. We should all be so lucky. Rest in peace, good friend.

heather turner

October 17, 2007

Uncle Jack,
You have lived a great, long life. Although the Good Lord chose to take you from us, we look forward to seeing you again in heaven. Say hello to all the family and especially my dad. We will miss you. And always remember we love you. God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
Love Always,
Heather

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