LEICESTER: Laurie L. (Turner) Baniukiewicz, 61, of Marshall Street died unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 29 in her home after an illness.
She leaves her husband of 43 years; Alan M. Baniukiewicz, a daughter Katrina M. Baniukiewicz of Northampton, three sisters Jo Jerome and her husband Thomas of Clearwater, FL, Gerilyn Souther of Shortsville, NY and Darel Baniukiewicz and her husband Charles of West Harwich, a special nephew Bryan Jerome and his wife Tammy of St. Petersburg, FL and several other nieces and nephews.
Laurie was born in Worcester, daughter of Charles A. and Frances M. (Allen) Turner. She was a devoted wife and mother. She graduated from Leicester High School. She was the office manager at CA Turner Co. for many years. She enjoyed cooking, reading, music and animals.
The funeral will be held Saturday, Nov. 1 at 10:00 AM in the First Congregational Church of Leicester, 1 Washburn Square, Leicester. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Friday, Oct. 31 from 5:00-7:00 PM in MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Street, Leicester. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Leicester High School Athletic Department, 174 Paxton Street, Leicester, MA 01524. (Checks payable to the Town of Leicester).