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Robert Turmelle Obituary
ENFIELD, Conn. -- Robert R. Turmelle, 83, of Enfield, Conn., beloved husband of Margaret (Gleason) Turmelle for 58 years, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Manchester Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Sanford on Sept. 17, 1927, the son of the late Clara (Smith) and Theodore Joseph Turmelle, and resided in Enfield for more than 50 years.
Bob graduated from Sanford High School in 1945 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Army of Occupation in Japan as an M.P. He retired after 32 years at Pratt & Whitney, and he worked part-time for 47 years at The Scitico Market at the meat counter, where he was fondly known as 'Mr. T.'
He was a communicant and Usher of St. Bernard Church, where he was a member of the Holy Name Society and ran the weekly Bingo for 15 years, where he was affectionately known as 'Bingo Bob.'
All who knew Bob would agree he was first and foremost a gentleman and a man of God, as well as a devoted father and proud grandfather. He embraced his illness and was humbled by it in the end after a blessedly short battle.
In addition to his wife, Margie, he is survived by his loving daughter, Kathleen Khoshneviss and her husband Mosen of Simsbury, Conn.; his cherished grandchildren, Hannah, Kamran and Ryan Khoshneviss; his very special sister-in-law, Mary Kelly; and his long-time 'Red Shirt' buddies, Lucille Langlois, Rita and Leo Smith and Pauline and Bob Beaudry. He was predeceased by two brothers, Edgar 'Blackie' Turmelle and Wilfred 'Chub' Turmelle; his brothers- in-law, Thomas Gleason and Francis Gleason; and far too many of his closest friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 19, 2011, at 11:30 a.m., in Saint Bernard's Church, 426 Hazard Ave., Enfield, Conn. A private burial will be held at a later date. Friends and relatives may visit with the family on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass at the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield, Conn. For online condolences or directions, please visit www.leetestevens.com.
Bob's family extends special thanks to the Critical Care nurses and at Manchester Hospital for the wonderful care and support they provided during the last two weeks.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphona Society and/or
St. Bernard Church of Enfield.
Robert R. Turmelle
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for Robert Turmelle
May 23, 2011
Dear Margie and loved ones,
Please know that he is remembered as a caring, loving gentleman, keeping in touch with his family, near and far. I'm so sorry for your loss, Margie.
Gail Strattard
Connie Schingh
May 21, 2011
Dear Margie and family,
We were very sad to hear about your loss. Bob always had a smile and was such a good friend to my mom and dad. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Love, Connie & Jacques Schingh
May 18, 2011
Mrs. Turmelle and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I too with my sister Carlene have very fond memories of those Friday night card games that you shared with my mom and dad. All my prayers. Tommy
May 18, 2011
Dear Mrs. Turmelle and family, I am so very to hear of the loss of Mr. Turmelle. I have many fond memories of Enfield and Friday night cards. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Carlene
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Allie and John Rimkunas
May 18, 2011
Dear Margie ,Kathy and family,
We were surprised and dismayed to hear of Uncle Bob's passing. He has always been such a gentle and kind man. Even though we hardly saw each other in the past years, we will miss him. God bless you all.
Love, Allie&John Rimkunas and family
May 17, 2011
Dear Margie, Kathy & family,
It is with great sadness that I learned of Mr T,s illness & passing. He was a very kind and gentle man, always with a smile on his face. We have so many fond memories of the "good ole days" with all the fun "Red Shirts" gang.
My heart goes out to you and will pray for strength in the days to follow. With deepest sympathy,
Janet Smith Modlish & Michaela
May 17, 2011
Marge and family, So very sorry to read about Bob's passing. You are in my prayers.
Jean Maynard
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