The News (New Glasgow)

Dennis Gerald Turnbull

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Dennis Gerald Turnbull, 74 of Stellarton, passed away March 6, 2018, at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.

Born in New Glasgow he was a son of the late James and Martha (Foster) Turnbull.

Dennis was born in New Glasgow, growing up in Stellarton where he spent most of his life. He was employed with the Town of Stellarton for a number of years, later working for the School Board from where he retired with over 30 years service. Dennis enjoyed Darts, Dancing, Baseball, Bowling, Newfoundla­nd Music and his Scratch Tickets. He loved his grandchild­ren and greatgrand­children.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Lynn (Stewart) Turnbull, Stellarton; his children: Denise (Tom), Edmonton; Nicole (Bob), Little Harbour Road, New Glasgow; grandchild­ren: Katelyn (Matt), Edmonton; James (Brittany), Marshdale; Connor, Westville; great-grandchild­ren: Gabriella, Addison and Hunter, sisters: Mary Moore, Stellarton; Marjorie (Buddy), New Glasgow; brothers: Ronald (Eileen), New Glasgow; Raymond “Sam” (Leona), Stellarton; sister-inlaw, Doris Turnbull, Pictou; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews.

He was predecease­d by a sister, Elsie, brothers: Jim, John, Douglas and Harold.

Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Chapel, Stellarton.

A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday from the First Presbyteri­an Church, Stellarton, with Rev. Charles McPherson presiding. A reception will follow in the church hall.

Burial of ashes at a later date in the Brookside Cemetery, New Glasgow.

Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Dennis may be made to the Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care Society or to the IWK Hospital, Halifax.

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