Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Helen Turner Obituary
She was born in Pittsfield, MA on April 21, 1922, the daughter of Raymond Fish and Edna Haley.
Helen graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1941. She married Earl Turner Jr. on
November 10, 1943, at St. Joseph's Church, Pittsfield, MA.
She was a homemaker, employed by Eaton Paper Company, and a seamstress at Cuddlebug in Lenox and Knit Town in Pittsfield.
She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters in Lenox for many years until her move to Apple Valley Senior Housing in Peru 26 years ago. She was a member of St. Augustine's Church in Peru and the Peru Senior Citizens Club. When her health started to decline, she then moved to the home of her daughter and son-in-law Pam and Dan Ballantine.
Left to cherish her memory are daughters Kathleen A. Turner of Pittsfield, MA and
Pamela J. Ballantine (Dan) of Peru NY; sisters Patricia Roberts and Kathleen Christensen, and brother, John Flynn; grandchildren Ginger Hinman, Richard Mendel Jr., Stacy Martin, Michelle Turner, Sean Turner, Robert Turner, Jolene Bull, Jonathan Ballantine, Todd Ballantine, Daniel Ballantine, Kristina Barker, Tabatha Cota; 19 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Edna and Raymond, she was predeceased by her stepfather John P. Flynn, brother Richard Fish, former husband Earl Turner Jr., son and daughter in-law Sandra and Richard Turner, and in-laws William and Shirley Vincelette, Robert Turner.
Helen's family wishes to thank the administration and 4th floor staff for the exceptional love and care she received while she was a resident in Meadowbrook Nursing Home for the past 5 months.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 11 am at St. Augustine's Church in Peru, NY. Burial will be in the family plot at St. Ann's Cemetery, Lenox, MA in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Helen Charlotte Turner may be made to Soldier On, in Pittsfield, MA entrusted to Kenneth Hinman, 19 Greenway St. Pittsfield, MA. 01201, or the North Country Honor Flight or St. Augustine's Church Memorial Fund entrusted to Pam Ballantine 18, Mannix Rd. Peru NY 12972.
Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru, 518-643-9055. To make a floral purchase, offer an online condolence, share a symbolic gesture, or share a photo in memory of Helen Turner please visit www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Helen Turner
Sponsored by The Berkshire Eagle.
1 Entry
BeckyKnox
January 15, 2025
Dear Kathy, Ginger and family,
I am sorry to be late with my condolences, but they are sincere. Kathy, I didn´t realize you had lost your Mom the last time I saw you. That hug would have been bigger & longer.
Your Mom/Grandmother certainly had a long, blessed life. I know it´s hard to say goodbye to a loved one who has been in your life for such a long time. But, she will now rest in peace. Prayers for peace and comfort to you all.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Helen Turner's name
Memorial Events
for Helen Turner
Funeral services provided by:
Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. - Peru294 Mannix Rd. P.O. Box 570, Peru, NY 12972
How to support Helen's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Helen Turner's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
