Vinton B. Turner Obituary
We bid farewell to Vinton B. Turner of Ayer, Massachusetts, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 6, 2026 at the age of 76. Vinton touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Vinton may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Vincent Turner and Maguerite Turner (Blanchard). He is survived by: his wife Nancy A. Basley (Baldelli); his stepdaughter Amanda Basley-Richard of Georgia; and his siblings, Ronald Turner, Clifford Turner of Cambridge, Claudia Owami of Dorchester, Gloria Grady of Cambridge and Juliette Turner of Somerville. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 23rd 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Frank's Steak House (2310 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140). A Mass will be held on Saturday, May 23rd 2026 at 3:30 PM at the same location.
