TURNER

TURNER, John “Jackie” Harris – 67 of Sweetland, Lunenburg Co., passed away on Monday, April 14th, 2025, in the Halifax Infirmary. Born June 29th, 1957, in Bridgewater, he was the son of Elsie Genevieve “GG” (Gidney) Turner and the late Harris Arthur Turner.

For 50 years, Jackie was a lover of trucks, or anything with a motor. He enjoyed boating on Mush-a-Mush, as well as the ocean, and spent countless hours walking through the forests, looking at what trees should be cut or saved. Jackie loved his grandchildren and was always looking forward to his next adventure with them on the golf cart, and at the camp. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, West Northfield; member of the MicMac Rod and Gun Club, and a former member of the Bridgewater Rifle Club. Jackie was passionate about aviation obtaining a private pilot license at an early age.  To many in the local community he was known as owner of John Turner Enterprises, and Turner and Turner Lumber Limited.

Jackie is survived by a loving wife, Heather Ann (Zinck); his daughters, Krista (Mark) Wilson, Milford, and Natasha (Jason) Turner, Wedgeport; grandchildren, Kaleigh and Winston Wilson, and Harrison Cottreau; mother, GG Turner; two nephews, and one niece. Jackie was predeceased by his father, Harris Turner; and sister, Karen Zinck.

Funeral Service was held 11 a.m., Monday, April 21st, 2025, in St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bridgewater, Rev. Annette Smith and Rev. Catherine Robar officiating. Interment followed the service in Maple Grove Cemetery, West Northfield.

Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 35 York Street, Bridgewater, where online condolences can be made at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.

Card of Thanks

Your kindness has touched our hearts during this sorrowful time. Thank you for thinking of us, praying for us, and offering comfort in so many ways. It is in times of grief that true friendship shines.

Heather, GG, Krista, Natasha, and family.