Shirley Lates Turbert, 89, of East Haven formerly of Northford for many years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 5, 2017 at the Talmadge Park Health Care, East Haven. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert W. Turbert. Shirley was born in West Haven on May 14, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Harry D. and Marguerite A. Benz Lates. She had worked as the Executive Secretary for the Superintendent of the North Branford School System for many years until her retirement. Shirley was a member of the North Haven Art Guild, enjoyed painting, shopping, bowling and was a member of the Altar Guild at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Mother of Doug (Patricia) Turbert and Jeff (Donna) Turbert. Grandmother of Daniel (Laura) Turbert, Christopher (Lauren) Turbert and William (Hope) Turbert. Great-Grandmother of Gracie and Eli Turbert. Predeceased by her sister Ruth Sicignano.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Tuesday morning at 9:30. A funeral service will be conducted in St. John’s Episcopal Church at 10:00. Interment will follow in Northford Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Monday from 5 to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd. Suite 4B Southington, CT 06489 or CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
Our thoughts & prayers to all of you
From all of us. A toast to Shirley & all the neighborhood good times.
Doug – I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
To the Turbert Family- Our heartfelt condolences to your family. Being from Northford there are many connections, but our family wishes you our thoughts an prayers for all of the family at this time. May she be at peace and you rest assured that she is with good company with God and Family.
Doug, I am sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My best thoughts and wishes to you and your family
Many fond memories. Carry on.
Dear Doug, Jeff and Families,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your Mom and our former neighbor and friend. Bob and Shirley moved into Woodvale at the same time as we did – 58 years ago!!! We often chatted over the side yard. I do remember enjoying her beautiful nautical paintings. She will be missed/
Bert is in rehab after a couple of falls but we are hoping he will be home soon. I was unaware of Shirley’s death or I would have attended her funeral. A donation in her name has been made to Hospice.
Bert and Carol Sacco