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TURNER – John Leonard

Born on October 17, 1935. Passed away July 30, 2020.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at
Benalla Health.
Dearly loved Husband of Merle and loving Father of
Leanne, Allison, Paul and Andrea.
Loving Father-in-Law of Lisa, Peter and Joe.
Loved Pop of Mitchell, Jared, Lara, Daniel (dec),
Jeffrey, Madeline, Lauren, Nicole and Dean.
Much loved Great Grandfather of Alejandra,
James, Oscar, Audrey and Arthur.
Much loved by Carolina, Laura, Bobbie, Gayle,
Lewis and Tricia.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, private family funeral service
to be held

Dearly loved Father of Leanne
Loving Pop of Mitchell and Carolina, Jared and Lara.
Much loved by Joe, Laura and Bobbie.
Loving great grandfather of Alejandra, James & Oscar,
Arthur and Audrey.
Forever in our Hearts

Loved and loving Father of Allison
Dearly loved Pop of Daniel (dec), Jeff & Gayle, Madeline.
We speak your name with love and pride
We smile through tears we try to hide
As we share cherished memories
Thank you for the time we shared
And the love you gave
You left a place no one can fill
We miss you and always will
Forever in our Hearts

A battle fought long and hard
Finally at Rest
Your loving son Paul, daughter in law
Lisa, grandchildren Lauren and Lewis,
Nicole, Dean and Tricia
Forever cherished, loved always and forever

Dearly loved Father to Andrea and father in law to
Peter
Resting peacefully now
You will live forever in our hearts

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Tributes

  1. Great teacher at Everton Primary School

    Garry Allen August 3, 2020

  2. My dear friend John Turner from when we met in 1940,on the first day of school.John has been a great role model in life.He always saw the best in people.He loved his wife,Merle and his children and set a great example to all of us Farewell dear friend,we will all miss you..

    John McGregor, August 4, 2020

  3. Sadly missed. A life well lived.

    Nola & Duncan Mc Callum August 4, 2020

  4. Merle so sad to hear of your loss.
    Great memories of the Everton days, when John taught there. Great neighbours. Love to and the family from Sue, Ray and Rod Diffey 💜💙

    Sue Clayton August 6, 2020

  5. A fantastic teacher at Everton Upper, Vic. Will be well remembered in the Everton Upper and Everton communities.

    John and June Bennett and families August 7, 2020

  6. Condolences to Merle and family on the passing of a very dear man. Will be missed. Thoughts also go out to Audrey Hill…many a story told between twins…

    Jean Kneebone and Louise Bennett, Whorouly and Everton Upper August 7, 2020