Obituary of Beverly Ann Turple

TURPLE, Beverly Ann River John It is with heavy hearts that the family of Beverly (Patriquin) Turple, age 71, announce her passing on Tuesday April 16, 2024 at the Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Born on November 2, 1952 in Pictou to the late Lloyd and Maisie (Langille) Patriquin. Bev worked various jobs including fishing lobsters with her husband, Greg. Her latest job for many years was at Leetik's Esso River John, where she enjoyed seeing familiar faces as well as many other customers who came by. In her spare time she enjoyed (and was very skilled at) knitting, sewing, diamond art and was always up for a good game of cards or doing a puzzle, especially with her good friend, Teresa Heighton. Beverly is survived by her two sons, George (Michelle), Westville; and Michael (Tania), Hodson; her pride and joy was "Nan's Lovebug" granddaughter, Madison; also her step-granddaughter, Emily Rae; brothers, David Patriquin, River John; Robert Patriquin, Cape John; sisters, Donna Patriquin, River John; Sandra Patriquin (Glen), Melville; special great-niece, Maisie Marriott who she fondly called "Booperoo"; several nieces, nephews and cousins; she is also survived by her step father-in-law, Earl Johnson, Melville; sisters-in-law, Marjorie, Fall River; Ann, Hedgeville; and brother-in-law, David (Sheila) and step brother-in-law, Erwin (Nancy) Johnson. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Greg; father-in-law, Everette Turple; mother-in-law, Christine Johnson; brothers, Leonard, Dewey; sisters Carol Waite (Bill); great-niece, Marilyn Faith; sisters-in-law, Ruby, Kathleen, Janet, Marilyn and brother-in- law Stuart. Special thank you to the Dr. Bush and the nursing staff of the Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital for their compassionate care and support. A celebration of life will be held at the River John Legion on April 27, 2024 from 1-4 pm. A graveside service for family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Anglican Church Roof fund or Cape John Cemetery. " When the thunder rolls, and the lightning flashes, we will be together again, one by one Baby Marilyn and I will go find the rest of the gang We will all be together at the last clap of thunder."