John Roy Turner (3 Aug 1928 - 23 Mar 2020)

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In loving memory of John Roy Turner who passed away on 23rd March 2020, aged 91 years. He was much loved and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends

How can you say goodbye to someone when you didn’t have the chance to say the goodbye you wanted? How can someone live to be 91 but not live long enough? How can someone be so strong, but not strong enough to carry on?
He was a private man, a gentle man and a gentleman he didn’t care to be centre of attention and liked to keep his own counsel but would provide a forceful opinion when he was moved.

But a full life well lived celebrating his diamond wedding anniversary with the love of his life Patricia the ying to his yang. His weeks judged by how well he played golf and was fortunate to be able to play several times a week with his good friends. That and sitting in his chair with a book, crossword puzzle or Sudoku as like as not asleep but this was always denied. So active to the end with golf and gym visits.

So how can you summaries ninety years? Love. We all knew that he loved us dearly and was happiest having all the family making a hell of a noise and stealing cuddles. Goodnight dad sleep well

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Paul Irving donated £20 in memory of John

Thank you for the warm welcome and kindness always received, a true role model and gentleman.

Rest in peace John Turner, it's been a pleasure.

Fond regards
Paul

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How I remember the Turner clan. Surrounded in love and laughter!

How I remember the Turner clan. Surrounded in love and laughter!

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Just a year ago! A wonderful happy reunion with the Turners.

Just a year ago! A wonderful happy reunion with the Turners.

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Libby's christening photo with Great Uncle John.

Libby's christening photo with Great Uncle John.

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Laura Brown wrote

Uncle John/Great Uncle John,
We have many happy memories of family times spent together. We will miss your lovely big hugs.
Laura, Mark, Ella & Libby xxx

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Family get together x

Family get together x

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Happy family times - lovely memories xx

Happy family times - lovely memories xx

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Another pub lunch in the sun!

Another pub lunch in the sun!

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Ice Cream time!

Ice Cream time!

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Colin Cookman wrote

Thank you John for your happy and stimulating company on the golf course over so many years. Always enthusiastic for another round - thoroughly competitive but in the happy spirit of the way the game should be played. Frustration sometimes with a shot that was not quite as you intended, but always a humorous comment afterwards. I shall think of you every time I play golf - for so many reasons, but for one in particular - because I will always ensure that I play with "a clearly marked ball!"
A true gentleman and an inspiration to us all.
Rest in peace dear friend.

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In memory of John Turner

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Exploring California- great memories

Exploring California- great memories

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Always making new friends

Always making new friends

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Teamwork on the Turner trifle.

Teamwork on the Turner trifle.

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The Englishman abroad.

The Englishman abroad.

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The brothers.

The brothers.

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Some of the boys.

Some of the boys.

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Ready for the gym.

Ready for the gym.

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Family gathering at South Send Hill House.

Family gathering at South Send Hill House.

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Otra cerveza, por favor!

Otra cerveza, por favor!

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A brush with modern art!

A brush with modern art!

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With thanks for everything pa.

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David Eason wrote

John,
It was a privilege to play golf with you and know you for so many years.You were a true gentleman and a great sportsman.
Your old golf partner David Eason.

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