Bruce R. Turner, 70, passed away on September 6, 2013 in Kaplan Family Hospice House. He was the beloved husband of Gisela (Grigg) Turner with whom he shared 43 years of marriage.
Born in Beverly on November 9, 1942, he was the son of the late John W. and Gertrude (Broyer) Turner. He was raised and educated in Beverly and graduated from Beverly High School in 1960 and went on to graduate from the Beverly Coop Trade School. Bruce served our country with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged. Bruce was a machinist and was employed with the United Shoe Machinery Corp, prior to opening his own business. For many years Bruce co-owned and operated Turner and Walima Manufacturing Co. in Essex.
Besides his wife Gisela, Bruce is survived by his daughter, Sherri Herland of NC, a sister and brother-in-law, Joanne and Frank Gazarek of St. Thomas, VI and a brother and sister-in-law Jim and Lynda Grigg of Danvers.
His Graveside Service will be celebrated at 9:30AM on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Sylvan Street, Danvers. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Bruce’s name to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA, 01970. Arrangements are made by C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers.