Eileen Sarah (Bonnor) Turton

Mrs. Eileen Sarah (Bonnor) Turton passed away peacefully at the Sunset Haven, Carnduff, SK. on Friday, May 6, 2022 at the age of 87.

Eileen was born on March 27, 1935 in the Silverton District of Carnduff to parents Alexander and Sarah (Carnduff) Bonnor. She grew up on the family farm north of Carnduff with two siblings. She attended the Silverton District School and graduated from Carnduff High School. On February 14, 1953 Eileen married Walter Alexander Turton and they set up their homestead across the road from where Eileen grew up.  

Eileen was a true farmer's wife. She would jump into a grain truck at harvest time to help Walter and every year she planted a garden big enough to feed a village. She loved her flowers and her garden. Eileen also sold eggs and cream to many town customers, to residents of Sunset Haven in the 60's and 70's and eventually to Carnduff Co-op. Eileen belonged to the North Circle Ladies Group in the 50's and 60's, was a member of the St. James Anglican Church, St. Andrew's United Church, and the RCL # 216 and their ladies auxiliary where she held many roles. She enjoyed taking the children to their White Bear Lake seasonal cabin. Eileen loved to go camping, she and Walter did lots of fishing. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, curling, playing bingo, playing cards and most of all dancing. They travelled to Las Vegas, Vancouver Island, Niagara Falls and to Yuma, Arizona for a few winters.

Eileen is survived by her children: Walter Murray (Nancy) Turton of Saskatoon, SK, Keith Robert (Brenda Bauer) Turton of Saskatoon, SK, Brian Lee (Jenny) Turton of Carnduff, SK, Glenna Eileen King (Bill Graham) of Estevan, SK, Karen Elaine (Lance) Allen of Gull Lake, SK, Gaylene Cheryl (Kevin) Stovin of Carnduff, SK; grandchildren: Justin (Amber) Turton of Outlook, SK, Jonathan (Krystal) Turton of Martensville, SK, Kerry Turton of Saskatoon, SK, Curtis (Karie) Turton of Warman, SK, Megan Turton of Carnduff, SK, Rhandi Turton of Wawota, SK, Shaun King of Estevan, SK, Lauren King of Yorkton, SK, Courtney Allen (Shane MacKay) of Swift Current, SK, Rylan (Janelle) Allen of Swift Current, SK, Ty Stovin (Megan Leblanc) of Estevan, SK, Tanner Stovin of Lethbridge, AB, Trey Stovin and Lakyn Stovin of Carnduff, SK.; fourteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; sister-in-law Lana Bonnor and many nieces and nephews. 

Eileen was predeceased by her husband, Walter; siblings: Luella Richards, MacLaren Bonnor; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Norman Richards, Annie (James) Duffus, Vera Barker, Francis (James) Pringle and Isabelle (Dick) McNaught.

The funeral service was held at St. Andrew's United Church, Carnduff, SK. on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Susan Reed officiating. The interment followed at the Carnduff Cemetery. All of Eileen's grandchildren were Honorary Pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, donations in memory of Eileen can be directed to the Border-Line Housing, "New Kitchen Fund" Box 250, Carnduff, SK. S0C 0S0, St. Andrew's United Church Memorial Fund, Box 364, Carnduff, SK. S0C 0S0 or the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 301-2550-12th Avenue, Regina, SK. S4P 3X1.

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