Mom died at the Milford Haven Home for Special Care, Guysborough, on July 18, 2015 at the age of 83 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s.  Born June 3, 1932 in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, to the late Frank and Clara (Bruce) Turner, she attended at St. Agnes High School in New Waterford, where she was a member of the girls basketball team -- the 1948 provincial high school champions, something of which she was very proud! She graduated from and worked at St. Martha’s Hospital as an X-ray Technician, where she made many long lasting friendships.

Mom and Dad were married in 1953 and together they raised 8 children supporting them with guidance, love and words of encouragement.   Mom was an avid bridge player, loved to sing, and was a member of various choirs over the years, but her true joy was baking and making desserts for her children and grandchildren to enjoy. There was always a big smile and lots of hugs when her children arrived home for visits and she took exceptional pride in her seven beautiful grandchildren.  We love you Mom and we are delighted that you have been so quickly joined by your loving husband of 61 years, Paul.

Betty is survived by her children, Maureen (John Halstead) Dartmouth; Kathleen, Dartmouth; Bill (Kathy Gillis), Dartmouth; Michael (Sheila), Antigonish; Mary Beth (David Floyd), Kentville; Cabrini (Mark Gavin), St.Andrews; Leone, Dartmouth; and Robert, Dartmouth; grandchildren, Bridget & Liam O’Halloran, Dartmouth; Corinne and Michaela O’Halloran, Antigonish; Patrick O’Halloran, Halifax; Olivia Floyd, Kentville and James Floyd, Halifax; brother, Bruce Turner, Ottawa, Ont.; sisters, Jeanine Chaisson, Ancaster, ON; Mercedes DeGagne, Ottawa, ON; and Beverly Lamantia, Lindsay, ON; sister-in-law and special friend, Clare O’Halloran, Antigonish, and sister-in-law, Ruth O'Halloran; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her parents-in-law, Thompkins & Olive O’Halloran and her sister Shirley Doucet, Guelph, Ont. 

Her family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Milford Haven Home for Special Care. Their kind and gentle treatment of both our parents was such a comfort to us all. We would also like to make special mention of Diane & Paul Tomlik and Hubertina Stewart for their love, friendship and support to Mom throughout the years.

Cremation has taken place.  Visitation will be held Thursday in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm.  Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 1:00pm in St. Ninian Cathedral, with Reverend Donald MacGillivray presiding.  Burial in the parish cemetery.

In Memoriam, donations may be made to the Recreation Department of the Milford Haven Home.  Mom was an active participant in their activities and would be happy to know we are supporting them.