OBITUARY OVERVIEW

TURNER, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH “OLLIE”

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Chris Turner of Wallaceburg passed away peacefully, June 14, 2022, with his loving family by his side, at

Reunited into the arms of his father, Joseph Edward Turner (1991). Beloved son of Patricia Ann Turner (nee Lozon). Devoted husband to Lisa Turner (nee MacAdam).

Proud father of Amanda, Ashley (Michael Stinson) (mother, Crystal Skinner), Kelsey, and Cassidy Turner.

Loving brother of Randy, Kendall (Denise) and Charlene Turner. Cherished Godfather and uncle to McKenzie Turner also Uncle Chris to Jessica (Zheesheebenh) Fournier, Pete Hensel (Cassandra), Joe (Ashley) Turner, Shelbie Hensel (Zack Goetghebeur), Billy Turner (Michelle) and Holley (Nick) Zurfluh.  Will be dearly missed by his cousin and “Partner in Crime” Greg Lozon. He will also be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by many MANY MANY more cousins!

Loving nephew of Bill (Bonnie) Lozon, Elaine (late Bill) Kilbride, Jeannette Poissant, Late Ron (Kay) Lozon, Linda Aarssen (Mike), Jeff (Jennifer) Lozon.

Learning from his Dad to operate heavy machinery at a very young age, Chris ran with it and made a career out of it very quickly.  Learning from many of the best operators around and adding his own skills to the mix, he perfected his craft and loved every moment of it. 

He was the owner and operator of Chris Turner Bulldozing, and a standing member of IOUE Local 793.  When Chris began working for Aecon Group Inc., he began to travel all over the country for work.  Out West, the Bay of Fundy, Toronto and everywhere in between. I love that I can look around my county in Essex and know that my Dad dug every hole that is holding each one of those windmills.  If he was here as we drove by them, he would proudly tell you that too.  Showing that he left something tangible behind. A piece of his work that is bettering this world will stay here in his honour.

Chris loved entertaining people and making others happy. He often did so at home when he was young playing guitar and singing with his siblings. He carried this with him throughout his life and everyone has always loved it. It also made him very happy.

In the early 80’s Chris played drums and was a singer in a local band called “Sherwood”. On weekends he would travel with the band to different towns to perform.  They could also be found performing in Wallaceburg.

In later years, he played bass and was singing in the band “The Past Times”.  They would play in various places in Wallaceburg as well as on a float each year for WAMBO. They were very regular in Sarnia at Hyawatha Raceway for quite a while too. 

When they would play aboard “The Duc d’Orleans” River Boat cruise, it was always a fun time for everyone.

Chris was a genuinely, humble, gentle and kind man, with a passion for family, hard work and music. He was a happy guy with a beautiful smile and just wanted everyone else to be happy and positive all the time too. He was loved by all and will be dearly missed, fondly remembered, forever loved and never forgotten.

 A private family inurnment will be held at Riverview Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to HAYCOCK-CAVANAGH FUNERAL HOME, 409 Nelson Street in Wallaceburg, 519-627-3231.

A celebration of life officiated by Amanda Turner of Significant Celebrations will be held at the Moose Lodge, 110 Duke Street in Wallaceburg, on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 2 PM.

 If you so desire, donations may be made at the funeral home for the Windsor Life Centre or the CKHA Wallaceburg Site. Shared stories and tributes may be left on his tribute wall at www.CavanaghFuneralHome.ca