Obituary of Adrian L. Turner

BELFAST - Adrian L. Turner, Sr., 72, passed away at Togus on August 20, 2015. Adrian was born on December 14, 1942 in Rockland, son of Leroy and Flora (Linscott) Turner. Adrian was one of seven children and grew up in Maine. After high school, he first joined the Navy and then spent 18 years with the Merchant Marines, working on a tanker. Adrian enjoyed many things, including NASCAR, fishing, hunting, and camping throughout Maine with his beloved wife, Ann. He also loved making bat houses and over many years has made them for people across the country. Adrian was predeceased by his wife Ann Turner in 2006; also a sister, Maud Ghent and brother, Elmer Turner. He is survived by his children: Adrian “Abe” Turner, Jr. of Rockland and Lisa Turner of Lincolnville; step-children: Laurie Dodge of Windham, Lynne Kimball and husband Christian of Orange Park, Florida, and Veronica Cormier and husband Joseph of Limerick; siblings: Erwin Turner of Porter, Ruth Worcester of New Hampshire, Janet Blood of Morrill and Ronald Turner of Appleton. He also leaves behind several grandchildren and his pug, Miss Molly. Visiting hours will be held from 12:00-1:00pm with a funeral service beginning at 1:00pm on Monday, August 24, 2015 at Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast. Military honors and committal will follow at Grove Cemetery, Belfast. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ripostafh.com.