Obituary
Gorham- Michael Gerard Turner, 59, of Gorham, passed away peacefully at Light Hill Hospice surrounded by his family, on January 9th 2019.
Honoring Michael’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to the Celebration of Life at Reed Corners Federated Church (4030 Route 247, Canandaigua, NY) at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 20th, followed by a gathering at Club 86 in Geneva.
Michael was born July 26th, 1959 to William “Bart” and Ann (Thompson) Turner in Canandaigua NY. Michael attended Marcus Whitman High School, where he met his high school sweetheart and wife, Laurie (Thomas). Michael and Laurie raised three children, each now with their own families, (Dr. Thomas) Stephanie Nguyen, Jeremy (Anastasiia) Turner, (Ryan) Danielle James and 8 grandchildren Madeline, Rosemary, Anna, Teyla, Tessa, Adeline, Nikita and Liam, all of whom perpetuate his notable sense of humor and appreciation for a good practical joke.
Michael attended SUNY Morrisville and worked for Milton CAT in Batavia. Michael was actively engaged in the community, having served with the Gorham Volunteer Fire Department, Gorham Town Board, Marcus Whitman School Board and was an active member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Michael was also a member of the Reed Corners Federated Church.
Michael is survived by mother, Ann Turner; his brothers and sisters, William (Pam) Turner, (Dr. Neil) Mary Lachant, Dan (Beth) Turner, (Tom) Maggie Turner-Read, John (Amy) Turner; His wife Laurie’s family, Jeremy and Lois (Calman) Thomas and their children, Julie (Rich) Julian, (Phil) Wilde, (Scott) Mary Freischlag, Tonya Thomas, (Orrin) Stacy Thomas-Anderson, (Tim) Deanna Jones and many nieces and nephews.
Michael is preceded by his father William; and sister-in-law Yolanda (Thomas) Wilde.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Michael’s memory to Reed Corners Federated Church, 4030 State Route 247 Canandaigua, NY 14424, Light Hill Hospice, 5160 Parrish Street Extension, Canandaigua, NY 14424, Gorham Fire Company, 4676 Kearney Rd. Stanley, NY 14561, or to the Stanley-Hall-Gorham Ambulance, 4090 Rte. 14A, Hall, NY 14463.