TURNER – Laurence E. “Larry”, age 70 of Lynn, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Laurence “Larry” was born on September 25, 1953 in Boston, MA to John Henry Turner and Rosa (Hodge) Turner.

Larry graduated from Boston Technical High School, Boston, MA. Larry then followed the example of his older brothers and joined the armed forces. He chose the branch of the United Stated Army from which he was honorably discharged in March of 1978.

As time went on, he moved to Lynn, MA where he resided permanently.

Growing up, Larry always sought to make sure that everyone around him was okay and would do whatever he could to help them. He had a special fondness for his mother, Rosa and his sister, Pam.

Larry had six brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his siblings, Richard E. Turner and his wife Betty, Kenneth G. Dunn and his wife Priscilla, Gerard E. Dunn and his wife Jennifer, his sister Pamela A. Turner, Rosa D. (Turner) Howard and her husband James, Lorna L. (Turner) Keel and her husband Daniel, Leonard L. Turner and Lauren (Turner) Morton.

He was pre-deceased by his father, John H. Turner, his mother, Rosa M. Turner and his brother, John H. Turner, Jr. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Visiting hours will be held Saturday, April 27th at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER-LOWER MILLS from 9:00 – 11:00 am followed by a Military honor graveside service that will be held at Blue Hill Cemetery, 700 West St., BRAINTREE at 11:30 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Laurence may be made to a charity on one’s choice.

Acknowledgements

The family of Laurence Turner would like to express sincere thanks and appreciation for the outpouring of condolences and support during this sorrowful time. They would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the staff and fellow patrons at Habitat Plus in Lynn, MA for the years of support, encouragement and friendship they provided during his residence there. A special thanks also to Michael Wiggins of Weston Patrick for his diligence and personal concern in handling Larry's legal affairs over the years. Finally, they would like to acknowledge the Dolan Funeral Home for their efforts and patience in making a very somber occasion so much less stressful.