John J. Turbet

SALISBURY — John J. Turbet, 89, a resident of Noble Horizons and formerly of Ancramdale and West Palm Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 9, 2013.He was born March 3, 1924, in Queens Village, NY, the son of the late Elizabeth (Verry) and Frank Turbet.John was a World War II veteran, who took part in the campaigns in Ardennes, Normandy, northern France and the Rhineland from Feb. 25, 1943, until Dec. 22, 1945. He served as a 4th Grade Surgical Technician at the 168th General Hospital in France, and the 56th General Hospital in Liege, Belgium.John met his wife of 62 years, Anne (Crowley) Turbet, while working at Morgan Guaranty Trust Co. in New York. She predeceased him on April 3, 2012. He worked at Morgan for more than 40 years. After raising his children in Seaford, N.Y., John and his family lived for a number of years on Fire Island and Oak Beach, N.Y. He and his wife retired to Ancramdale in 1992, sharing their time between Ancramdale and West Palm Beach. Past activities included serving as a Meals on Wheels volunteer, being a Knights of Columbus member as well as a member of the Young at Hearters, and participating in many activities and shows in Ashley/Cresthaven in Florida. John enjoyed their many and varied travels, especially their trip to Ireland with the Young at Hearters. He was also an avid reader. John was a quiet man with an easy personality and a wonderful sense of humor. He had a funny comment or wisecrack for everything. He was a family man and was very proud of all of his children and grandchildren. He is survived by a son, Gerald Turbet, and his wife, Wendie, of Enfield, Conn.; a daughter, Christine DePutron, and her husband, David, of Ancramdale; a son, Brian Turbet, and his wife, Sheila, of Brooksville, Fla.; a daughter, Maureen McMullan, and her husband, James, of Red Bank, N.J.; his grandchildren, Ryan Turbet, Jenna (DePutron) Tramontana and her husband, John, Shane DePutron and his wife, Allison, Scott DePutron, Daniel Turbet and his wife, Rachel, Kerry Turbet, James, Bridget, Katie and Mary McMullan; and several nieces.In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his brother, Frank Turbet; his sister, Grace (Turbet) Abbate; and his grandson, Brandon Turbet.Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, at the Peck and Peck Funeral Home in Copake. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Our Lady of Hope Roman Catholic Church in Copake Falls, the Rev. George Brennan officiating.Burial will follow in St. Bridget’s Cemetery in Copake Falls, next to the church. Memorial contributions can be made to Noble Horizons by going to www.noblehorizons.org/pages/get_involved.php and downloading the Donation Remittance Form. To send an online condolence, go to www.peckandpeck.net.