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Cheryl Turner Obituary
Born in Groton, she was the daughter of Mary Lidestri Turner of Pawcatuck and the late John W. Turner, Sr.
Cheryl previously worked for Pfizer. She was a graduate of both St. Michael School and St. Bernard High School. She faithfully followed the rock group Yes and was an avid fan of the UConn Huskies and the New York Yankees.
Cheryl leaves a daughter, Annie Cappiello, husband Rod and their son, Ben of Colchester; a brother, John W. Turner, Jr. and wife Stephanie of Pawcatuck; a niece, Jillian Hoadley, husband Jason and their children, Rocco and Ally; as well as a nephew, Jack Turner.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m., in Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church, 95 Main St., Stonington on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. There is no procession to the church from the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Pawcatuck. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Michael Church Capital Campaign, 60 Liberty St., Pawcatuck, CT 06379, in Cheryl's memory. For online condolences, please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Cheryl Turner
Stonington Point good times we had!
Lori Williams
April 5, 2014
Cheryl, My dear friend for so many many years. You are and will be missed by so many. As each day passes I still can not believe your not here with us. Your spirit will live on. You will never be forgotten. Miss you much, Love Lori
March 22, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss of Cheryl. Thinking of you all-Jeff and Karen Christian
March 18, 2014
Sincere condolences to the Turner Family
Mary Ann ( Italiano) Cahoon
March 17, 2014
To Johnnie and Stephanie, my son Chappie told me of Cheryl's passing. We are so sorry we couldn't be there for some comfort. We sincerely send our symphany to you and your family. Peter III, Peter IV, Scott DiScuillo's and Chappie
March 17, 2014
My very dear friend for many years, you will be so missed by many. Life will not be the same without you. You are loved by many and will be so missed. My trips back home will never be the same. I will not see your happy face bring me wise potato chips and funny bones :-) your smile and laugh. Love you and miss! God Bless you my dear friend. R.I.P
Lori Williams
Vancouver, WA.
Love you much Cherly
Dan DiSebastian
March 16, 2014
Mary and John,
I am so sorry to hear about Cheryls passing, I will miss her, we had many childhood memories. My prayers are with the family.
Dan Di Sebastian
PATTY SHAFER LOGAN
March 14, 2014
TO CHERYLS FAMILYS, CHERYL WILL BE MISSED BY ALL SHE KNEW.
Roberta Kessler
March 14, 2014
Dear Mrs. Turner, Loving Family & Friends, Cheryl's love, laughter & light will always be here. Praying God will show you His love through comforting memories and moments of peace.....A life well lived!
Tina Campbell
March 12, 2014
So sorry to here about Cheryls passing. She was always an upbeat and happy person. A ray of sunshine.. Always a big smile and so much fun... She is out of pain and heaven has gained a very special person...
Pamela Henson
March 12, 2014
Che: My heart is broken. To your family, I give my love. To you, I send my prayer that you're hanging out with Grady Alan. Love ya forever!
March 12, 2014
Cheryl, You are already missed.
Sharon Eng-Marsie
Marc Catchpole
March 12, 2014
Condolences to Cheryl's family. I'm just one of those who knew her online through her love for the band 'Yes'. Her light & warmth shone through and was reinforced by those who were lucky enough to meet her in person. Just a few words from across the Pond to show how far that light shone. Rest in Peace, Cheryl.
Costa's
March 12, 2014
our sincere condolences go out to the family Cheryl was like one of our family she will always be in our hearts and sadly missed we loved her like one of our own
March 11, 2014
"Turner" my friend,you will be greatly missed by many but not forgotten. So many fun memories (Bahama Mamas) will be etched in my mind of you. My sincere condolences to your family. May wonderful memories sustain them. Sincerely, Kathy McCabe
March 11, 2014
The day before you passed, you looked up at us and said cousins. You and Linda were tight, great friends, as well as cousins.
Life goes by so fast, like the blink of our eyes.
Love you.
Peace and Rest in Jesus Christ,
Chris, Linda and Ann
Diane Bartol Harrington
March 11, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Cheryl's family. I know Cheryl is with the angels laughing & talking.. :) She will be greatly missed.
lisa Barbone O'Connor
March 11, 2014
My deepest Sympathy to the Turner Family Cheryl was a very special person to many thoughts and prayers. You will be deeply missed my friend.
PATTY LOGAN SHAFER
March 11, 2014
TO CHERYL TURNERS FRIENDS AND FAMILYS, SO SORRY TO HAVE HEARD ABOUT CHERYLS PASSING. SO SORRY TO HAVE HEARD ABOUT HER ILLNESS. JUST SAW HER AT THE BENEFIT A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO AT THE BENEFIT AT PAW VFW. MAY CHERYL REST IN PEACE.THE LOGAN FAMILYS.
March 11, 2014
I met Cheryl when she joined Robin and me at breakfast in Mystic many years ago. I found her to be the happiest and friendliest woman I had ever met. I no longer live in the area but she remained a friend via FB. Rest in Peace my friend...my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Lynda Ezersky
Alberta Devine
March 11, 2014
With sincere and heartfelt sympathy in your time of loss. May the comfort of friends and family be your strength today and the days ahead.May God be with you at this time.
Cher Carroll macpherson
March 11, 2014
I'll never forgot out joy ride in my old convertible the sun in our eyes the wind in our face you loved it we cruised your old stomping grounds showing me the pink house the Rolling Stones played at . I always felt comfortable and felt like I could have stayed at your house for as long as I wanted not many good people like Cheryl an old soul full of smiles and a friend I will never forget always appreciate and always love my sincere regrets to her family and friends
March 11, 2014
Our deepest Sympathy.
Denise & Jody DeCarolis
Robin (Chickie) Glaze
March 11, 2014
Dear Mrs. Turner & Family
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Cheryl. She was a huge presents in so many peoples lives, and we all love her.
Mrs. Turner, Cheryl was so appreciated of all the support you give her over the years and would tell me often how much it meant to her. I know her loss will leave you with a large void, but know Cheryl loved and honored you.
Cheryl, my friend I will always remember you, we all will. Our friendship expands many years. Though we were not friends at SBHS, we knew each other and that made it easy for us to develop a great friendship as adults.
One day you randomly called me, to ask me a question about someone we both knew, the next thing I remember we were hanging out and having some great laughs. My most memorable laugh was when you called me and said you had henna put in your hair. That same day you picked me up and when you went to get gas, the sun was beating on your hair, and it was purple. I told you “Cheryl, your hair is purple”, you argued with me saying no it's not, I said in the sun it is. All of a sudden you got out of the car approached the man pumping gas in front of your car and asked “what color is my hair”? The guy looked and said “Sort of blueberry”. Nonetheless you always had beautiful hair, and will always be remembered for those long shinning locks.
I will remember your laugh, the funny voice mails you would always leave on my phone.
I know I will think of you always, and all the fun, times, all the political debates we had, that at times would get heated…who will I spar with now in 2016???? I will miss my friend that I could always count on for late night conversation when I was unable to sleep, I swear you were nocturnal!
Cheryl, I know you are at peace now, and painless. I hope you are in a place as beautiful as your favorite place, Bermuda and “Yes” is blaring.
Cheryl's death was sudden but her life not faint. Her memory will always be with us, there will never be another Cheryl.
Julie Johnson
March 10, 2014
So sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing. She was probably one of the nicest, and funniest people I have ever met in my life. May God bless you all. You will be in my thoughts and prayers, but just remember, Cheryl probably has them cracking up in Heaven already. Take care of each other.
Julie Johnson
(In case you're wondering who I am, my connection is through the Manfredi family from Downer Street.)
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