Frank Basil Turner
1933-2018
Frank Basil Turner – 85, of the Forties in New
Ross, NS peacefully joined his Supreme Architect of the Universe on
October 7, 2018. Frank was an avid outdoorsman who loved farming and
working in the woods after retiring from carpenter work. He especially
enjoyed working in the Christmas trees. Frank is the last surviving
member of the Charles and Lena (Hiltz) Turner family. Frank is
survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann (Reeves); a daughter, Sarah
(Jody MacDonald), River John and a son, Jachin (Robyn Johnston), Cole
Harbor; grandchildren, Dustin and Aiden Bingley and Christine and
Patrick Fawcett; father-in-law, Ashton Reeves; sisters-in-law, Muriel
and Bertha Turner; brother-in-law, Haldon (Vienna) Reeves; chosen
brother, Robert (Grace) Stevens and many nieces and nephews. Besides
his parents, Frank was predeceased by son, Charles Ashton; brothers,
Archie (Florence), Edgar and Philson and sisters Birdie (Ralph Hughes)
and Evelyn (Ernest Swinemar). There will be no visitation, by request.
A funeral service, followed by reception, will be held at the Forties
Community Centre at 3:00 p.m. on October 20, 2018, Rev. Rick Small
officiating. A Masonic Service is being held at 2:30
pm. Burial will take place at a later date. Family flowers
only, by request. Donations in Frank’s memory may be made to
the Forties United Baptist Cemetery 1016 Forties Road, New Ross,
NS B0J 2M0; Lunenburg County VON, Box 147, Blockhouse,
NS B0J 1E0; South Shore Health Palliative Care Services, 14
High Street, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0; or any charity of your
choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family
Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Frank Basil Turner 19332018..
Décès pour la Ville: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia