Gilford---Margaret Turner of Gilford and Belknap County Nursing home passed away October 8, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.
Born March 21, 1927 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Margaret was the next-to-youngest of twelve brothers and sisters. She married William Lloyd Turner in 1944, and raised their three children. The family moved to Gilford in 1967 where for many years she was a cashier for Star Market. She and Lloyd enjoyed dancing with their friends at the Margate and Christmas Island.
Margaret loved to interact with people, particularly her family and many friends. She was fond of socializing and took pride in decorating her home and dressing up for holiday events. In later years she and both of her green thumbs avidly tended to her beautiful yard and flower gardens throughout the seasons. She could often be found at Dunkin’ Donuts savoring a fresh coffee, an old-fashioned donut, and the company of her friends. As it does for many, the ocean held a special attraction for her.
Margaret’s husband passed away in October 2002. She leaves behind her children Linda Merrill, Brenda Williams, W. Mark Turner, her “adopted” daughter Kathy Piazza, nine grandchildren and many great- grandchildren. We will all miss her quick wit, warm heart, generous spirit, piercing blue eyes and movie-star smile.
At her request there will be no service.
Donations in her memory may be directed to the Belknap County Nursing Home Resident Activities Fund; 30 County Drive, Laconia, NH 03246 or to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice; 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.