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James Turgeon Obituary

Turgeon James Patrick Turgeon, age 88, passed away December 12, 2014 with his family at his bedside. He was a resident of Edgewater Assisted Living, Plain City, Ohio. James was born September 7, 1926 in Manhattan, New York. After growing up in a New York City orphanage, he did not take love for granted. James was a WWII veteran where he received his Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Metal, American Theatre Medal and Philippine Liberation Medal. He retired from City of Columbus Water Department. James is preceded in death by his beloved wife Betty Jean Turgeon, daughter Sharon Lynn Turgeon. James is survived by son, Robert (Martha) Turgeon; daughter, Pamela (Homer) Preece; grandchildren, Kimberly Preece, Patrick (Natasha) Preece, Michelle (Luke) Egan, James Turgeon II; great grandchildren, Patrick, Grace, Nicholas, Jakob, Raylea, Gabriella, Grady, Delaney. Memorial service will be Friday, December 19, 2014, 1 p.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 670 W. Main St., Plain City, Ohio 43064. The family would like to thank Dr. Adams, Edgewater Staff and Heartland Hospice. Ohio Cremation and Memorial Society/RODMAN-SNYDER MEMORIAL CENTER is honored to have been chosen to serve James's family and your condolences may be expressed to them by visiting www.OhioCremation.org.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2014.
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Pam, I am so sorry to see that your father passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. Sending all my love and hugs your way. Cathy and Cliff York

Cathy ScogginYork

December 10, 2022

Pam & family, I am so sorry to hear of your precious dad's passing. I wish I could come to the viewing and funeral, but I have out of town family coming in on Thursday evening. I pray you feel God's arms around you at this time. My thoughts and prayers are going up for you and the entire family. Love ya Pam....

Catherine Scoggin-York

December 17, 2014

The Greatest Father in the whole world ! You will always be a part of me.
Love Pam

December 17, 2014

Herb USMC

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Herb USMC

December 17, 2014

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served in WWII. The USA would NOT be as it is today."Fair winds and following seas".Thank YOU for your service,James..... And Semper Fi.

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

December 17, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pat Darst

December 17, 2014

Sorry for your loss Robert. john and Barb (Beard) Earnheart

December 16, 2014

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