Holsey Frederick Turner, 95, passed away peacefully on October 2nd, 2016 in Victoria, B.C. Fred was born January 28, 1921 to William Lindsay Turner and Dora Mae Goddard in Outremont, Quebec, the third of four children. He attended Westmount High School in Westmount, Quebec and married Violet Kay Grannary of Westmount in 1944.
Fred served in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCNVR) in WWII and was awarded numerous medals including a medal from the Soviet Union for distinguished service escorting arms and food convoys through dangerous waters to the arctic port of Murmansk.
Fred was preceded in death by his siblings, his beloved wife Kay and daughter Leigh Susan Hobson. He is survived by sons, Lyn and Terence (Terresa) and granddaughters, Dawne, Heidi, Jill, Shannon, Kelly and their children.
In keeping with Fred’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. Interment in Lavender Cemetery, Creemore, Ontario will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion, 761 Station Ave. Victoria, BC. V9B2S1 would be appreciated.
‘LEST WE FORGET
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Cathy and Alan Dunfield
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Jane Sproule Epstein Uncle Holsey, you were the last of your generation, the final survivor on the Turner side of the family. I’ll miss our wonderful phone conversations, where I enjoyed hearing about your war experiences and family reminiscences! I know how much your sisters loved you and liked to keep in touch, even from a distance. Rest in peace — you have earned it — and condolences to all the family,
With love from Jane
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Michael and Angela Jacobs We have many fond Memories of Holsey and he had a full life, we will miss him. Our condolences to Terry, Lyn, and Terresa
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Estelle Turner Will miss our phone calls Pompa. Will miss your sense of humour, your laugh, your wit and most of all you. You will be remembered always. Thanks for the memories.
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david hobson Holsey had a wonderful long life.You will now cherish the fond memories that you had.
It is comforting to know that they are now all reunited as one.
Our thoughts are with you at this time of reflection….
We remember Holsey with love; he was a special person. Margot always shared his news with us,and he was a loving support to us when she died three years ago. He had a long and happy life, and we know that he will be always remembered. Our thoughts are with his family.