DARREN TURNER

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DARREN TURNER 1967 - 2018 Robert "DARREN" Lindsay Turner passed away, with his family by his side, on March 27, 2018 after a fierce and courageous battle with kidney disease. Darren was born May 31, 1967 in Winnipeg. Darren will be sadly missed but forever loved and adored by his wife and soul mate of 23 years, Shawna (Boen) Turner; son Devyn Turner; daughter Lindsay Turner; mother Marie Turner; sister Dawn Turner (Don Thomson); sister-in-law Sandra (Rick) Henault and niece Isabel Henault. Left to cherish Darren's memory are his very special uncles and aunts Doreen (Milt) Brown, Sam (Gladys) Lovallo, Rick (Vini) Lovallo and Mildred Turner (John LePage); his loving cousins Craig (Jennine) Brown, Cindy LoPresti, Monique (Brian) Light, Dana Lovallo (Dave Freedman) and their families; and his close friends who were always there. He was predeceased by his father Robert J. Turner; his grandparents Sam and Mary (Pasta) Lovallo and Lindsay and Helen (Faraci) Turner; and his uncle and aunt Vince (Gail) Lovallo. Darren worked at W.H. Escott as the Director of Packaging for over 20 years until the nature of his illness precluded him from working. He earned considerable respect in his profession and developed close relationships with colleagues and customers alike that fostered many lasting friendships. Darren was not only a friend, but a great coach and a mentor. He was a man's man, charming to a fault, a true and loyal friend, and totally devoted to his family. Darren had a love of music, movies, horses, dogs, computers and gaming, passing much of this love of these interests onto his daughter Lindsay. He was a guy who had several nicknames, the most notable being Coach, Tiger or Man from his father or as his uncles lovingly called him, Turkey. Football was a not only a passion but a way of life for Darren who played for the Rods, was scouted, and coached many young men in the sport over his years (Rods and Broncos). Darren's football knowledge and love for the game was immeasurable and he shared it with everyone as passionate for football as he was. As well, he coached hockey where he applied his coaching skills that fostered more friendships. Darren's greatest joy in life was coaching his son Devyn whether on the gridiron or on the ice. Darren's joy filled laugh and quick wit will be missed in the Bronco community, by coaches, kids, board members and all who knew him. The Broncos Football community expressed they were blessed to have him with their club and the Broncos will be eternally grateful for his service. Through these sports activities Darren gathered many wonderful people in his life, many who became his dearest friends and members of the 'family'. He had served on many special committees for Football Manitoba and recently joined the Winnipeg Rifles Football Board to continue on in the sport he so loved. Darren, your death will not stop our love - only deepen it. Now take the field... In lieu of flowers, please make a donation towards the "Darren Turner Memorial Fund" at Kidney Foundation of Manitoba, https://kidney.akaraisin.com/memory/ 2d2f62a588214a6588b986d432cac92b A celebration of his life will take place on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue (across from Brookside Cemetery) at 3:00 p.m., Rev. Father Sam Argenziano officiating. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Apr 3, 2018

DARREN TURNER 1967 - 2018 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Darren Turner on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at the age of 50 years. A celebration of his life will take place on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue (across from Brookside Cemetery) Time of service and full obituary to follow in Tuesday's paper. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Mar 31, 2018

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 03, 2018