Elene L. (Wipperman) Turner, age 80, of West Bridgewater, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, June 29, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at Life Care Center of West Bridgewater. She was the wife of the late William E. Turner, Jr.
Born in Boston and raised in Canton, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Irene (LaRue) Wipperman.
Elene graduated from Fitchburg State University earning a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She taught school in Easton and West Bridgewater for many years, retiring in 2001.
A loving and caring person, she will be remembered by those she loved as being cheerful, funny, optimistic, generous, and strong. Mrs. Turner enjoyed crafts, teaching, traveling, mahjong, going to the beach, and volunteering. An avid antique collector, she was a member of the Women’s Guild at Caritas Christi and was a lover of chocolate. Elene was very proud of her family.
She is survived by her three children: Laurie Turner-Curran of West Bridgewater, Michelle Fusco of Bridgewater and Glenn Turner of West Bridgewater; seven grandchildren: Morgan Turner, Jason Fusco, Nicole Fusco, Hutch Curran, Jake Turner, Gage Turner and Riley Turner. Elene was the sister of the late Paul Wipperman.
To honor the wishes of her family, her funeral services will be privately held.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Elene’s name may be made to Life Care Center of West Bridgewater, 765 W. Center Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379.