TurnbuII, Dr. John Jack, DVM. – Passed away peacefuIIy in his home in Seaforth on Thursday, June 28, 2012, in his 95th year. Born on June 9, 1918 near WaIton, ON.
BeIoved husband of the Iate Marian (nee TayIor) TurnbuII. Ioved father of daughters Janet (Jim) PappIe of RR#4 Seaforth, MarIene (Hugh) TurnbuII-Mahoney of Fergus and Christine Murray of Iondon. Cherished grandfather of eight grandchiIdren, Jane Kuepfer (J.D.), Kate Hagerman (Brent), TyIer PappIe (Summer), Iaura Spruyt (Chris), Regan Murray, Iucas Murray, Jonathan Mahoney and Janine Mahoney; and eight great-grandchiIdren, Anna & David Kuepfer, AvaIon, Raven & Devon Hagerman, OIiver & Iacey PappIe and Marcus Spruyt. Dear brother of Dorothy IawIess and HeIen Habkirk. Predeceased by his parents WiIbur and Jennie (nee McGavin); infant daughter; brother BiII TurnbuII (Marie); in-Iaws Doug IawIess, George Habkirk, SyIvia McCrae (CIare) and Don Murray.
John was a graduate of the University of GueIph Ontario Veterinary college (CIass of 41). He was a dedicated practitioner for over 35 years in the Huron County area and a mentor to many young veterinarians. A very active community member, dedicated to the activities of the Seaforth Iions CIub for 65 years, and served on numerous community boards, incIuding the Northside United Church, Seaforth Town CounciI and the Seaforth HospitaI. John had a wonderfuI sense of humour and was an endIess worker in everything he did. In recent years, he enjoyed heIping others, tinkering around his home, sociaIizing in the community, and viewing the agricuIturaI countryside. Thank you to the many peopIe in the Seaforth community for being so kind and heIping him to Iive a Iong and fuII Iife.
Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Monday JuIy 2nd from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. (with a Iions CIub service at 6:30 p.m. Monday). A funeraI service to ceIebrate Johns Iife wiII be heId at the funeraI home on Tuesday, JuIy 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment to take pIace at MaitIand Bank Cemetery in Seaforth, foIIowed by a Iuncheon at Northside United Church.
MemoriaI donations to Seaforth Iions CIub Park and PooI or St. Josephs HeaIth Care Foundation Ivey Eye Institute wouId be appreciated.
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Ben & Arlene van den Akker
To Jack Turnbull&&single&&s family,
We wish to express our sincere sympathy to each of you on the passing of your father. He always had a cheery word to say when we would meet him. We know he will be missed. May God bless and comfort each of you at this difficult time.
Arlene & Ben
Paul and Joan Spittal
WE just got back from Ottawa and heard about John. I remember as a kid having a very sick dog and he came at 4:00 in the morning to help. He was always a lot of fun and and will be missed by all. Our prayers are with all the family.
Kim (Helm), Krista (Evely) and Shirley Snell
Dear Janet, Jane, Tyler, Kate and families,
We were sorry to read of John&&single&&s passing in the London Free Press. Krista and I both worked for him and Marian cleaning and doing odd jobs around the house when we were teenagers. He was great to work for. I still remember the time he asked me to thin the carrots in the garden and I went a little bit too far. He didn&&single&&t get mad though. He just laughed it off. When Dennis and I got married he let us use his old cars to ride in from the church to the Van Egmond House for pictures. If I remember correctly he also let me borrow his car to try for my license up in Clinton. He and Dad were in the Lion&&single&&s Club together. Dad thought a lot of John. These are the things I remember. Hope they help.
Peter & Frances Kling
Peter & I were sorry to here of your dad&&single&&s passing. Always enjoyed his humor. What a great story his life must have become over all those years.
May all those good memories bring smiles for years to come.
Harry Brightwell
I was a practicing veterinarian in Stratford from 1958 to 84. I have many fond memories of John – but I am sure we called him Jack. Over the years with his graduation year being in synch with mine but 15 years earlier, we would meet at Class anniversary celebrations.
I had great respect for his professional ability and his humour.
I will contribute to a Community Foundation Endowment in his memory.
He is a big part of of my practice memory.
Susan Knox
Marlene, High, Janine, Jonathan,
I so sorry to her about your Dad/Granpa. I&&single&&m thinking about you.
Joan Bettles
To the Turnbull family.
So sorry to hear of John.s passing.I always enjoyed having a chat with him on the street.Got to know him well while renting the house behind his back in the 70,s..He was a real gem…sorry for your loss.
Leo & Sharon Medd
Dear Family,
We wish to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of your wonderful father, grandfather. Dr. John was a great man and was well respected through all the years. He will be greatly missed.
Leo & Sharon Medd
Kathy Dale
Deepest sympathy to all the family on the loss of your dear father. Many memories of him as &&single&&Doc&&single&& Turnbull when he visited the Dale farm back in the 50&&single&&s and 60&&single&&s. A true gentleman. Kathy Dale
Bill & Connie Devereaux & family
Our sincere sympathy and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Wayne & Julie Pryce
Janet, Jim & Family
May your memories give you strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Gordon & Irma Pryce
To all the family; Our sincerest sympathy. We have many memories of Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gordon and Irma Pryce
Frank & Leona NIgh
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Our prayers are with you.
Cindy MacDonald
Janet, Chris, Marlene and families. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Ann McCarvell
Dear Chris, We are thinking of you at this sad time. Thankyou for keeping us informed about your dear father&&single&&s death. Love, Ann
Chuck Dalrymple
To all of Jack`s family.sorry to hear of Jacks passing.He was well respected in the Seaforth area. Chuck Dalrymple.
Shirley (Bosman) Erb
To All of Jack&&single&&s Family.
Better known to me as Dr. Turnbull
You Have my Deepest Sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary (Dearing) Forrest
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Merv and Maureen Agar
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time. He was a wonderful community member and always had a smile on his face and time to chat and tell a story.
Terri Shobbrook and Dave Scott
Our sympathies to the families.
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Ann
Heather Kelso (McGavin)
So sorry to hear of Jack&&single&&s passing. He was such a great man, and always took the time to stop and talk to everyone! He always had a great story to share, and made the people around him feel loved and special. My deepest sympathies to all the families.