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Lynne Turdin Obituary
Born Nov. 6, 1941, in New Haven, she was the daughter of the Everett C. Bradley and Majorie (Peet) Bradley. She grew up in West Haven and Orange. She was a graduate of Amity Regional High School. Lynne graduated from Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio, in 1963, with a B.A. in theater. She was also one of the founding members of Marietta's branch of the sorority Sigma Sigma Sigma.
After college, Lynne enjoyed a colorful range of careers including traveling the country for Proctor and Gamble, being a secretary at the CIA, selling AVON, and then to her most recent job at the Record-Journal, where she will be remembered for her weekly column "This Week In History," which fondly retold news stories from Meriden, Wallingford, and Southington, ranging from 10 to 150 years ago and even earlier. Lynne retired from the Record-Journal in 2006. After retirement she became more active in the historical committee of ABCONN and in the Connecticut Guild of Puppetry.
Lynne is survived by her husband of 39 years, Peter F. Turdin, Sr.; her son, Peter F. Turdin, Jr.; her daughter, Pamela L. Turdin; her brother, Laurence S. Bradley and his wife, Diane; nieces, Jill Menta and her husband, Franco, and their children, Matteo and Jon Franco; and Joy Panitz and her husband, Kirk, and their son, Marcus; and her nephew, Adam E. Bradley.
Lynne was a wonderful person who was a great wife, mother, and sister. She will be remembered for her humor. She will be missed by everyone she touched, but most of all she will be missed by her family. The family would like to thank the staff of Gaylord for the care they gave her in her last days.
Relatives and friends may call on Thursday, Aug. 26, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the B.C. Bailey Funeral Home, 273 S. Elm St., Wallingford. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Aug. 27, at 9 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Wallingford. Interment will follow at In Memoriam Cemetery in Wallingford. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. To leave a message of sympathy or for directions please visit www.BCBailey.com.
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Evan Goodenow
August 31, 2010
I worked with Lynne from 2000-2004 at the Record-Journal and always counted on her throughness as a librarian and humor and wisdom as a person to make a tough job easier. Lynne was a great listener and a great person who will be missed.
Marilyn Perkowski
August 26, 2010
Dear Pam,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. Thinking of you with care and concern.
Grama Marilyn and Grampa Bill
Brad & Amy Schiffer
August 25, 2010
Lynne has a special humor which combined with her voice will always be one of my fondest memories.
I'll miss the hours of trying to figure out how many cousins removed we are.
I'm sure she knew what really happened at Roswell.
Penny Cabata
August 25, 2010
Dear Pete, Pam and Peter,
My heart is so sad to learn of Lynne's passing. She will always be alive in my heart, remembering her humor, her faith and love for all of you. She had the most beautiful smile and was an inspiration of faith for me. This world has lost a beautiful soul and I will cherish her memory, until we can see each other again in His glory. God bless you, Penny (Jonas) Cabata
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Dianne Marcantonio
August 25, 2010
Dear Pammy Sue,
I am so sorry on the passing of your Mom. My deepest sympathy to you and your Dad and brother. I don't know what else to say except Ed and I are here for you. Please let us know if we can help in any way.
Love you,
" Mrs. M "
Brenda Pineau
August 25, 2010
Dear Pete,Peter and Pam,
Please know how saddened we are by Lynn's passing. Diane and Larry called me to tell me and we are so very sorry. Please know that we are thinking of you all.
Unfortunately we will not be able to attend the funeral but we will be thinking of you all.
Brenda and Ed Pineau
Gerard Adelman
August 25, 2010
Although I did not know Ms Turdin personally, I enjoyed her historical columns each week and I mourn her passing.
Jan Franco
August 25, 2010
Sincere sympathy to Lynne's family and friends. I will miss consulting with her regarding Meriden history questions, as she was always most gracious and kind.
August 25, 2010
The flag at our place in the Poconos is at half staff for Lynne. Mom and I are with you in our thoughts.
Eddie
August 25, 2010
To Lynne's family: My deepest condolences on the loss of your dear Lynne. How she made us laugh at the R-J with her dry sense of humor. It was so wonderful to still be in touch with her after her retirement and sharing a supper just a while back with her and the "girls". She was the best librarian and left us with a wealth of history at our fingertips. My deepest regret is that I'm in Maine and not able to attend her services. Rest easy dear friend, Barbara Parent
Nancy Jobbagy, Record-Journal
August 25, 2010
I am so saddened to hear that Lynn passed away. I will always remember her as a kind, caring person with a sense of humor that would catch you off guard. I have such fond memories of the girls social gatherings at Barb's house during the holidays. I will miss our friend, Lynn.
Ralph Hohman
August 25, 2010
I'm so very sad to hear this news. Lynne was a true joy to work with; she always had some funny little offbeat thing to say. She will be greatly missed by all of us who knew her at the R-J.
Mary Ellen Godin
August 24, 2010
I'll miss you Lynn.
Deanna Chaparro
August 24, 2010
My deepest condolences to Lynn's family on their loss. I spent a summer with Lynn in the library at the Record-Journal and she was such a pleasure to work with, so funny and smart. She was always one of my favorite people there. She will be sincerely missed.
Debbie Leoni, Record-Journal
August 24, 2010
Pete, Peter Jr. and Pam:
Where do I start? First my sincerest sympathy go out to you and your family. Your wife and mom meant a lot to me. She will always be my Aunt Clara. She made me laugh so hard some times I had to leave the room. She was warm, friendly, trustworthy, caring, brilliant, my farmville buddy and most of all she was my friend. I will always remember the times we shared at Barbara's house at Christmas, the talks we had about her vacations, her love for Sonic and her stories about the CIA. She told me once "if she told me to much about the CIA she would have to kill me."
I will miss Lynne very much.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Joy Panitz
August 24, 2010
I will miss you Aunt Lynne. You are my favorite.
Keith Larsen
August 24, 2010
To Pete, Pam, and Mr. Turdin, my deepest condolences on your loss. I was shocked to hear about it and though it is little consolation, remember all of the great times. Pete, your Mom was always kind and had a joke and a smile whenever I saw her around town and was always so supportive of our creative endeavors. That's what made her such a great person.
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