Robert Turner

Robert H. Turner of St. Johnsbury, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the age of 85.

He was born on Sept. 11, 1930 in Hanover, New Hampshire, the son of Hazen and Christine (Lake) Turner.  On June 18, 1955 he and Gertrude ‘Trudy’ Donna were married; they recently observed their 61st wedding anniversary.

Bob graduated from the St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1949 and worked in the electrical department at Fairbanks for 40 years.  He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church.  He was a fan of the New York Football Giants and loved the Boston Red Sox.  The family has fond memories of camping especially in the White Mountains.  He and Trudy had resided at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center since December of last year.

He is survived by his wife Trudy (1248 Hospital Dr., St. Johnsbury VT 05819); two children: daughter Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Lutter and husband Clyde of Gaithersburg, Maryland; son Mark Turner and wife Cindy of St. Johnsbury; four grandchildren: Timothy and Joshua Lutter, Sarah and Justin Turner; sister-in-law Dorothy Lynaugh of St. Johnsbury, brother-in-law Normand Donna of Florida; many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased locally by a brother and sister, Hazen and Virginia Turner, and by Bob’s twin brother Richard who lived in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon, July 10, from 2-4 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Monday, July 11, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Kirk Thompson officiating.

Memorial contributions, marked in his name for ‘Resident Activity Fund’, could be directed to “St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center”, 1248 Hospital Dr., St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

Memories and condolences may be shared privately at www.saylesfh.com.