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ROBERT NEVIN TURTON

Date of Passing: May 04, 2016

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ROBERT NEVIN TURTON On Wednesday, May 4, 2016, Bob's courageous battle with cancer came to a peaceful conclusion in the Carleton Place Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Alice Turton; children, Jim (Bonnie) and Colleen Wasylko (Warren); and his grandchildren, Katie and Megan, Allix, Jillian and Rhett. Bob was born in Winnipeg and attended Daniel McIntyre High School where he discovered his love of football and coaching. He enjoyed a 35 year career with the Manitoba Telephone System, retiring in 1994. Bob enjoyed coaching at many levels, especially senior men's and minor hockey, football, girls' softball. Our family enjoyed camping and summer holidays at the cottage in Sandy Hook. In an effort to stay fit, Mom and Dad trained for and completed marathons and triathlons. In his retirement years, Bob enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a gifted woodworker; he enjoyed model railroading and attending Carleton Place Canadians games. He cherished the many friends he made over the course of his career, involvement in sports as an athlete and coach, and his hobbies. A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 9, 2016 at Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place. Thank you to all for your kind words, your thoughts, and your prayers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Carleton Place Hospital, Civitan Club of Carleton Place, or the charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 09, 2016

Condolences & Memories (4 entries)

  • Alice and Family.I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of Bob. He was a good friend to my father, John Potter,for whom he played football for at Daniel McIntyre High School,and one of my dad's favourite people.I was lucky enough to be coached by Bob on the 1969 Transcona Nationals juvenile football team.A team my dad also helped coach.In 1991 Bob took my dad to the first Grey Cup game held in Winnipeg.He cherished that memory of Bob,among many others.Personally,I found Coach Bob to be a delightful person to be around.I am sure you all have many wonderful memories to be cherished. - Posted by: Greg Potter (Friend) on: May 13, 2016

  • I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember all the fun we had growing up playing softball in Transcona. He was a great coach and role model, and will be missed - Posted by: Pam Frame (friend) on: May 12, 2016

  • The best Father-In-Law a person could ever ask for! He loved his home and garage in Transcona! I was fortunate to hear all the stories when he coached all those hockey teams... Remembering all the good times up in Beausejour and LongBow Lake! He will be thought of every day going forward... Just Loved him! - Posted by: Warren Wasylko (Son in law) on: May 09, 2016

  • Alice and family - I was so shocked to read of Bob's passing in today's Free Press. There was always allot of laughter whenever Bob was present and he'll be truly missed. Cherish your happy memories which I'm sure are numerous. - Posted by: Bernice Heinrichs (Former school mate and neighbour) on: May 09, 2016

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