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Elise Turner HAMPDEN, Maine - Elise (Hill) Turner, 49, passed away Aug. 14, 2008, in Bangor, Maine, after a long struggle with biliary tract cancer. She was born May 3, 1959, in Portsmouth, the daughter of George C. and Anita C. Hill. Elise was a member of All Souls Congregational Church in Bangor, where she was member of the choir. Elise's friends will remember her beautiful singing voice, her intelligence, her humor, her love of the theater and her kindness and love for her friends and family. Elise enjoyed an accomplished career as a computer scientist. She received her Ph.D. from Georgia Tech. She was an associate professor and chair of the Computer Science department at the University of Maine, where she taught and did research in artificial intelligence and natural language processing. She was a member of the ACM and IEEE computer science professional societies and the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI). In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Roy Turner; her daughter, Kathrina; her sister, Anita Robinson; her brother-in-law, Jodie Robinson; and their son, Jodie of Opelika, Ala. Those wishing to remember Elise may make donations in her name to the All Souls Congregational Church memorial fund, 10 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401, All Saints Catholic School P.O. Box 1749, Bangor, ME 04402 or Barnard College, Elise's alma mater, to The Barnard Fund 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.
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Rosemary Fuller Ringer
August 21, 2008
As others have said, Elise has been in my prayers these past few months. It seems like just a few years ago that we walked the halls at Norcom High, laughing and giggling and carrying on. She always was, far and away, the smartest girl in the whole school and she was also kind and decent, humble and sincere. She had a wonderful laugh and when I close my eyes and think of Elise, I see her with a broad smile. Anita, George, Anita and Roy, my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Gayle Whittaker Eley
August 17, 2008
Hill/Turner Families: I was so saddened to hear of Elise's passing. She has been in my thoughts & prayers over the years. I have such fond memories of growing up together in Virginia. Elise was a sweet girl. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of the family. May God bless you and keep you in his care during this most difficult time.
Sandi Blanchette
August 17, 2008
Dear Roy and Kathrina,
I remember the day you were both, Kathrina. I was so excited that your folks had a girl. It is very sad about your mom. I always liked her very much. Your dad is a good piano player, too.
Anyway, to both of you. I am so sorry! I've prayed for Elise for years. My prayers are with you both now.
Love,
Sandi Blanchette
Glen Beane
August 16, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of Elise's passing. She was a wonderful person and an exceptional professor and a great asset to the Computer Science department at the University. My condolences to Roy, Kathrina, and the rest of her family.
Dave Deans
August 15, 2008
Hilll/Turner families,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Elise's passing. Though it has been years since we were all together growing up in Portsomouth I did keep up with Elise's situation through Gayle Eley and Lisa Cobb. It is hard to believe the number of years that have passed since we were all attending Norcom. I have many fond memories with Elise! Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers in your time of loss. I am deeply saddened by Elise's passing.
Dave Deans
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