Florence E. (Reed) Turner, 94, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully at home on Sunday July 9, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late John E. Turner.
Born in Exeter, NH, the daughter of the late Tom and Elsie (Burgess) Reed, she lived in Dartmouth since 1947.
Many years ago, Florence had been active as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader. She later was an administrator for the Girl Scouts of America. She had also been involved in the inception of the Daisy Girl Scout Troops.
Florence was devoted to her family. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She and her husband enjoyed spending their summers at the lakes in Maine for many years. She was also an avid gardener.
She is survived by her children, Michael Turner and his partner Kathie Steinheiser, Christopher Turner and his wife Kathleen; and Kelley Turner-Murray and her wife Dr. Diane Turner-Murray; her deeply beloved sisters, Louise Corrigan, Dorothy Reed, and Esther Raposa; four grandchildren, Katie Rapoza and her husband Joseph, Jupiter May Turner, Theodore Faith Turner, and Reed Turner-Murray; three great-grandchildren, Julia, Olivia, and Azura; and nieces and nephews.
She was recently predeceased by her grandson, Matthew Turner.
Her graveside service will be held on Wednesday July 19th at 11 AM at South Dartmouth Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.