Henry C. Turner Jr.

Henry Turner Obituary

Henry C. Turner Jr GRANVILLE - Henry C. Turner Jr.., 86, of Granville died Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Governor's Center in Westfield. He was born on November 4, 1921 in New York City, New York son of the late Henry C. and Evandne Praetorius and has lived in Granville since 1956. Henry received his BA from Princeton, his Masters in Education from Westfield State College and CAGS from Wesleyan University. He taught Science at Westfield High School from 1960-1984. Henry was a member of the Westfield Education Assoc., the National Educational Assoc., the retired Teachers Assoc., and Anglo Saxon Lodge of Brooklyn NY. He was a Selectman and a Dispatcher in Granville for many years. Henry was the widower of Helen (Thunig) Turner who died on January 8, 1994. He leaves two daughters Patricia A. Turner of West Granville and Linda T. Lightner of Simsbury, CT., five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Henry was predeceased by a sister Sylvia Horwill. Funeral with burial in West Granville Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will Tuesday Nov. 20, 2007 from 1-3 pm at the Firtion-Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad St Westfield. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations in Henry's memory be made to the Activities Fund at the Governor's Center, 66 Broad St., Westfield MA 01085 or the Granville Ambulance Fund c/o Granville Town Hall, Granville, MA 01034. firtionadams.com

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Published by The Republican on Nov. 18, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Henry Turner

6 Entries

Bud Beckman

November 22, 2007

Dear Pat,

We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Henry. I always enjoyed talking to him and was a good man. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bud & Lynn Beckman

Eric Dirats

November 19, 2007

Mr. Turner was my Physics teacher at WHS in 1964-65. He was a popular and effective teacher to many of us then. He was in high demand as a class advisor, and for good reason. No teacher was more dedicated to helping and motivating students. I was very lucky to meet him again from time to time, most recently in September at Governor's Center, entirely by chance. He was the same Hank Turner as always. He was a consummate educator and a grand gentleman. Thank you, Hank, for your instruction and guidance, and may you sit at His table in peace and joy forever.

James Gusek

November 19, 2007

Dear Patricia,
Your dad was my physics teacher at Westfield High School in my senior year (1969). His enthusiasm and quest for knowledge in the classroom was contageous and I am forever grateful that this attitude stuck with me throughout my professional career as an engineer. Fortunately, I had several opportunities to let him know that his being a teacher had made a significant difference in at least one of his students. Please accept my heartful sorrow at your loss.

Ann Crum

November 19, 2007

Dear friend Patricia: You know you are in my thoughts. This will be a difficult few days for you for many reasons, but if nothing else, be at peace for the way you have treated your Dad over his lifetime. You have had your pain and hurts but have always done the right thing. Take comfort from that...it is not something that everyone can say. Now you can go on with your life, and enjoy...you deserve it. You have been a devoted and loving daughter over so many years, and always one your parents could be proud of. I know I am proud to call you friend. I love you, and you know you can call on my anytime for anything. Ann

Susan Regensburger

November 18, 2007

Dear Pat,
I was saddened to hear about the death of your dad.One only heard wonderful things about him and his dedication to education. You have been such a devoted daughter to both your mother and dad over the years. Selflessly juggling your job and spending hours with them everyday, most recently with your dad.
Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers today and in the days to come.
Love, Susan

Kate Johnson

November 18, 2007

Dear Pat,

I was so sorry to read about your father this morning. He was my science teacher in high school and what a sense of humor he had. Please know you and your family are in my prayers during this time.

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