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HOWARD TURNER Obituary
Peter was a graduate of Providence Country Day School and earned a Bachelors and a Masters Degree in Classics at Brown University. He spent his summers in Uxbridge, MA, moving there when he retired.
He is survived by a sister, Nancy Badger of East Dennis, MA, and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held on Saturday at 9:00 am from the Monahan Drabble Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of St. Sebastian, Cole Ave. at 10am. Calling hours on Friday are from 5-7 pm. Burial will be in Swan Point Cemetery. Condolences may be left at monahandrabble sherman.com
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Memories and Condolences
for HOWARD TURNER
Jennifer Retsinas
April 3, 2010
Mr Turner was my favorite teacher at high school. When people say that a teacher can have a huge, lifelong impact on students, they're talking about teachers like Mr Turner. I'm lucky to have been his student and so sorry that he's died.
Jeff Farley
April 2, 2010
Mr Turner instilled in me an incredible desire to learn and be curious that has remained with me my entire life. He will be greatly missed. I was blessed with many great teachers at Classical - he was one of the best!
John Ellinwood
April 1, 2010
I will miss a valued colleague and a gifted teacher. Back in the day, we enjoyed many trips to Fenway Park together.
Danny O'Brien
April 1, 2010
Whenever someone complained about the timing of a test of quiz, Mr. Turner would say, "Smile! Tomorrow will be worse!" I now use that today with my students, attributing it to Mr. Turner every time. He was a good man, and I will look out for some Black Crow candy in his honor.
Alex Newby
April 1, 2010
I was so lucky to have Mr. Turner as my Latin teacher for my 4 years at Classical. I also had the opportunity to travel to Greece and Rome with a Latin Club group and Mr. Turner- I have great memories of those times. So sorry to hear of this news. My heartfelt condolences to Mr. Turner's family. He'll be greatly missed.
Alicia Sherrod
March 24, 2010
My sincere condolences... I had Mr. Turner my Senior year for Latin.. He really was a great teacher... he kept it interesting because he was so funny..
March 23, 2010
My deepest condolences. Peter was a wonderful colleague. Mirabile dictu
Betty M. Gordon
Candace Breen
March 22, 2010
Although I did not have Mr. Turner during my years as a Classical student, I do remember him in the halls. He was always very nice. May God be with all of his loved ones during this difficult time.
Luke O'Neill
March 10, 2010
So sorry for your loss. I, and my three older brothers, had Mr. Turner for Latin class - a total of 16 years with the O'Neill boys. He was certainly one of the best and funniest teachers I ever had and he actually initiated my interest in the humanities. I also remember going to Greece and Rome with Mr. Turner for a Latin Club trip - a great experience I'll never forget. Thank you, Mr. Turner, you touched many lives.
Nick Freeman
March 9, 2010
I had Mr. Turner for French my freshman year at Classical. I was by no means the best French student but Mr. Turner put up with me because of our shared love for the Red Sox. Some of my favorite memories of high school were listening to him talk about baseball.
As a graduation present, he gave me a folder full of photos and clippings from sports sections dating back to the late '70s. Tonight I'm going to look through that folder again and think of him.
Thanks for everything, Mr. T. I'll miss you.
March 7, 2010
Dear Patty,
I was so sad to hear of Peter's passing. What a great guy and what ba wonderful influence on a generation of students. I remember going to a parent's night at Classical and hearing him utter the phrase "passive paraphrasic." As someone who had studied Latin 25 years before, it gave me the chills. He was a gentleman and a scholar and I never thought about him except with a smile.
The best to you from Lis and I,
Larry O'Brien
Peter De Paola
March 6, 2010
Peter will always be in our hearts and prayers. He was a gentleman, a scholar, an inspiring teacher, a faithful friend, and above all he was a true profile in courage. Now he is in the palm of God's hand.
Charlotte Hopfenberg
March 6, 2010
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Peter Turner, my esteemed co-worker - a man of talent, skill and exceptional devotion to his craft.
Edith Pilkington
March 5, 2010
I have fond memories of Mr. Turner at the parent/teacher conferences. Mr. Turner made Classical Classical. I was grateful that people like him were there for my kids. May he rest in peace. Deepest sympathies to his family.
Jamie Lederer
March 5, 2010
Farewell to the Latin Legend. His kindness and competence were an inspiration. Not to mention his dry wit.
Keri (Grantmaier) Marshall
March 5, 2010
I was in Mr. Turner's Latin class for all four years at Classical. His class holds some of my fondest memories. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and all those who were blessed to have had him as a part of their life in any capacity.
Maye Osborne
March 5, 2010
Mr. Turner was an amazing teacher. He was always there for his students and supported them through everything. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. My deepest sympathies to his family.
March 5, 2010
Mr. Turner was my Latin teacher at Classical for 3 years. I never expected to enjoy the class, but I did and still find myself 20 years later realizing how much I learned in that class. Thank you, Mr. Turner and rest in peace. - Kim Bright, Indian Land, SC
Ruth Breindel
March 5, 2010
Peter was a wonderful colleague and a caring teacher and friend. He made his mark on Classical HS and the RI Classical community. He will be missed
Arthur Soares
March 4, 2010
I was a student of Peter's at Classical. I have great memories of him. He was a gentleman and had a great sense of humor, too. I know that he'll be missed. May God bless you.
Michael Rad
March 4, 2010
I was a student in Peter's Latin class + homeroom @ classical... during that time, we got to know each other quite well. My deepest sympathies to his family. Michael Rad '01
March 4, 2010
Peter was a great friend . We shared many good times together on vacations and at home. I will miss his friendship and his sense of humor.
My heartfelt sympathies to Patty and Nancy.
~Alerino and Daphne Iacobo, Murrieta California
SUSAN MILLER-WADE
March 4, 2010
WE'LL MISS YOU OUR DEAR FRIEND.PEACE TO YOU ALWAYS.GARY AND SUSAN
John Furneaux
March 4, 2010
Peter was a great person - kind and caring and a wonderful sense of humor.
Deepest sympathies to his family.
jon m. badway
March 4, 2010
my sincerest condolences to peter's family...he was a true gentleman and valued educator...may he rest in peace.
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