Went on together to the next dimension
flexibility as she was always ready to answer questions about his role or any up and coming projects he had when he was appointed general secretary in 1980.
“Dawnette had an unwavering commitment to the principles and objectives to which she was anchored,” he began.
He also mentioned Turner’s authentic determination to fulfil her roles when the party hit difficult times following a massive defeat in the 1980 general elections, even in the absence of gratification.
“Through thick and thin, Dawnette was at the party office and she was not there to sit idly, but to help the movement. Most times there were things to be recorded, field trips to be led, and constituencies to be audited— literally ‘donkey work’. Please note, that at this time we’re talking about voluntary ‘donkey work’,” he lamented
In closing, the former general secretary offered condolences to the family as he reflected on the difficult situation which they have been faced with.
Other tributes came from the Half Way Tree Primary School, where Turner served as chairman of the school board. Bible readings were done by grandson Ryan Turner and niece Claudette Newland then by grand-daughters Marsha and Sheika Daley.
The mother-daughter duo was said to have a tight bond, with Gaynor also being a committed supporter of the PNP. She was remembered by family friend Nigel Moore as a stalwart who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. He went on to say that the connection which Dawnette and Lily had was the main reason why they went on ‘to the next dimension’ together.
The two were laid to rest at Dovecot.