DELMAR – Doris M. Corless Turner, 84, of Delmar, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Mrs. Turner was born in Windsor, Ontario, where she lived until her marriage in 1953, when she moved to Elmira, New York. She also resided in Buffalo and Lady Lake, FL before moving to Delmar four years ago. She was a very active member of the Lake Street Presbyterian Church in Elmira for many years, and also served as a volunteer at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira.
Mrs. Turner was predeceased by her husband G. Richard Turner. She is survived by her sons John W. Turner (Yvonne) of Waddington, NY, and Robert J. Turner (Carolyn) of Guilderland, NY; her brother Harry Corless (Joanna) of Woodslee, Ontario; her granddaughters Kelly Elizabeth Turner, Lauren Elizabeth Sembler (Mark), and Courtney Ann Turner, her nieces Kimberly and Gillian, and her nephew James.
A graveside service will be held in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Jerusalem Hill Rd., Elmira on Saturday, May 5th, at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are invited. There will be no calling hours. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hans Funeral Home, Albany, NY. To leave a message of condolence for the family or send a sympathy card please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Click here to view Mrs. Turner’s resting place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, New York.
joe trinka
my sincere condolences and prayers
joe
Rick Keelan
Dear John & Yvonne, Robert and Carolyn and families,
Our sincerest condolences to all of you today.
Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief. Your Mother and Grandmother was a beautiful and special lady.
Aunt Doris was always so kind and caring, and we hold a special place in our hearts for her. We fondly recall the visits to Windsor, and hope that you find peace knowing she will be joining Uncle Dick, in heaven.
Love from the Keelan family, Matt, Rose, Luann, Rick, Deanna and Andrea.
Rose Provinciano
For Harry and Joanna and all your family,
So sorry for your loss.
Sending kind thoughts your way,
Rose (Morris) Provinciano
debbie nichols
your mother was a wondeful lady, she will be very missed at delmar place and with me. Thank you, for letting us get to know her.
Debbie
Pat and Bill Ford
We are Alexander Rothaus’s aunt and uncle. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very sad time.
Claire Sellitti
Dear Bob and Carolyn,
Losing a parent is always so difficult.
A mom is an irreplaceable person in one’s life.
May your loving memories sustain you at this time.
Claire Sellitti
john hanlon
John & Yvonne
Sincerest condolences to all of you
So sorry for your loss
FRANK & NORMA BREGG
John, Yvonne,and Kelly so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
frank & norma bregg
John, Yvonne, and Kelly so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jean Thomas
It is with a sad heart that I write and offer my sincere sympathy to John and Bob and their families.
Doris and I had been “penfriends” since 1941, but over the years we also became good friends. I shall miss her very much.
Rest in peace Doris.
Jean Thomas (England)