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TURNER, Russell John


Suddenly on March 9, 2021 at Mercy Place, Colac.  Loved son of Miles and Eileen Turner (both dec). Loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of Graeme, Sandra (O’Donohue), Myles (dec), Moira (Nelson) and their families.

Funeral notice


Service

Tuesday March 23, 2021

Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr Russell John Turner will be offered at St Mary's Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street Colac on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 commencing at 11.00 a.m.

The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of Mass for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.

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  1. Our Deepest Sympathy to the Turner Families with the passing of Russell.Such a gentle and Quiet man who was always in for a chat. I have wonderful memories through family,farming and of course football and now it’s time for a well earned rest.R.I.P. Love from Brian and Gail Finn & Families.

    Brian & Gail Finn

    March 23, 2021 12:54 pm

  2. Dear Russ
    you will be remembered as a good friend and neighbour.
    A kind and caring man.
    Thankyou for all your help over the years.
    Reunited with Mylesie.
    Deepest sympathy to all your family.
    Kail Geoff (dec) Mayes.
    rest in peace.

    Kail Mayes

    March 20, 2021 9:59 am

  3. Turners , Russell’s , Delahunty’s have lived side by side for many generations
    Russell throughout his life has always had a great sense of that history!
    He was always good for a story and a talk
    Never boring and Always with a grin !
    My sympathy to all the extended Turner Russell families
    Peter Delahunty

    Peter Delahunty

    March 17, 2021 5:53 pm

  4. Graham, Sandra and Moira,
    Sincere Sympathy for the loss of your brother Russell.
    I have many memories of your lives at Glen Alvie.
    Russell taught me to play Snooker when I was hardly tall enough to reach over the table. He was generous with his love of family.
    Your Cousin, Terry Russell ❤️

    Terrence Russell

    March 17, 2021 12:31 pm

  5. To Graeme, Sandra, Moira and Families.
    Sincere Condolences on this sad and unexpected passing of your loved brother and Uncle Russell.
    We all have great memories of the Turner Christmas gatherings at Glen Alvie.
    Rest in peace Russie
    From Len & Jan Matheson and Family also representing Auntie Jessie Matheson

    Len Matheson

    March 16, 2021 11:38 am

  6. Our deepest sympathy to Graeme, Sandra, Moira and their families. Fond memories of Russell's friendship, his ready smile, his story-telling, sense of history and long chats. He will always be remembered by the St. Brendan's community. Now reunited with his beloved parents and Myles. Rest in Peace.

    Pat And Marita O'Shea

    March 14, 2021 12:35 pm

  7. To Moira , John & the Nelson Family.
    Sending you all our heart felt Condolences on the passing of Russell.
    From Mark, Julian & all the workers at Glen Alvie,

    Mark Rosevear

    March 13, 2021 9:33 pm

  8. Dear Graham, Sandra and Moira
    My sincere condolences to you all.
    I have so many wonderful memories of him
    as a fun loving man !
    Playing tennis with him at your home tennis
    Court! Russie was also so kind to my mother
    Claire which I was always thankful for.
    Rest In Peace ...

    Julieanne Russell

    March 12, 2021 6:57 pm

  9. To Graham Sandra & Moira Our deepest sympathy to you and your families on the sudden passing Russie Lots of memories of Glen Alvie ( Big boy maple leaf chev playing for coragulac ) God Bless Phillip Russell and Family

    Phillip Russell

    March 11, 2021 9:09 pm

  10. A branch has fallen from our family tree
    That says grieve not for me
    But remember the Good Times, Laughter and Fun times
    Rest Peacefully Russell
    Loved Uncle of Lisa, Friend of Matt and Great Uncle to Tahlia xxx

    Lisa Brown

    March 11, 2021 9:03 pm

  11. Much loved Uncle and great uncle of Sally, Marc, Emily and Jye Montano.
    Fond memories from the farm growing up and more recent of visits at Mercy Place.
    Rest In Peace Russ. ❤️

    Sally Montano

    March 11, 2021 5:42 pm

  12. Dearest Cousin Russ, you have always been so good to me. You will be remembered and missed
    Terry Russell

    Terry Russell

    March 11, 2021 2:24 pm