Anthony J. Turner

Anthony J. “Tony” Turner, IV, of Boxford, passed away at the Kaplan Family Hospice House on Thursday, January 4, 2023 surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband of Maureen E. Turner with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. Born in Lynn on July 28, 1947, he was the son of the late Eleanor (O’Connor) Turner and Anthony J. Turner, III. Tony was raised and educated in Danvers and graduated from Danvers High School, Class of 1965. He earned his two associate degrees at North Shore Community College and attended the University of New Hampshire. He went on to work at USMC in Beverly, and Beverly Golf and Tennis Club where he met and enjoyed many friends. He entered a whole new career at Ashby Cross Co spanning 43 years where he helped bring the company many successes. Tony was always happy to help in any way with his wife’s veterinary hospital. He enjoyed caring for his houseful of cats, gardening and antiquing throughout New England with Maureen. Some of Tony’s favorite times were spent with family and enjoying family gatherings. In addition to his wife, he leaves his sister Ellen Sturtevant and her husband Wayne Sturtevant who was also Tony’s longtime friend, his sister-in-law Regina Clewell and her husband Robert H. Clewell who was also Tony’s good friend. He is also survived by several nieces and their husbands, extended family and friends. Tony’s funeral service will be Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 10AM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. Relatives & friends are invited. Visiting hours are Tuesday from 4-7PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 or online at www.t2t.org. To share an expression of sympathy with Tony’s family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.