It is with deepest sympathies we announce the death of our beloved Maureen Ann Turner. She died peacefully on Wednesday June 25th, 2025 at the age of 64.
Daughter of Catherine and the late Clarence Turner.
She was the beloved wife of Brian Cook and loving mother of Rachel (Simon), Claire (Brett), Nathan (Katarina) and two grand daughters, Laragh and Georgina. Maureen was predeceased by her son Andrew.
She will be missed by her brothers and sister: Brian and Wendy Turner, Wayne and Mona Turner, Murray Haley, Janice Turner and Mark Foerster, Neil Turner and Lorna Murphy, Glen Turner and Sherry Sinclaire, as well as many nieces and nephews.
She is pre deceased by her sister Nancy Turner and father Clarence Turner.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am in the Sacred Space at Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, (613)741-9530. For those who cannot attend in person, the funeral service will be live-streamed, please access the livestream via the link on this online obituary starting at 9:45am.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Ottawa Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.
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Johnny & Kim Phelan
Anna Earle Green
Maureen is a dear friend & neighbour who I have known for 26 years. I will sorely miss our porch chats, walking dogs, and sharing stories of our families. We are saddened by her sudden passing. Condolences and love to all of the family.
Kati Gabor
“In everyone's life, there is great need for an anam cara, a soul friend. In this love, you are understood as you are without mask or pretension. The superficial and functional lies and half-truths of social acquaintance fall away, you can be as you really are. Love allows understanding to dawn, and understanding is precious. Where you are understood, you are at home. Understanding nourishes belonging. When you really feel understood, you feel free to release yourself into the trust and shelter of the other person's soul. This recognition is described in a beautiful line from Pablo Neruda: "You are like nobody since I love you." This art of love discloses the special and sacred identity of the other person. Love is the only light that can truly read the secret signature of the other person's individuality and soul. Love alone is literate in the world of origin; it can decipher identity and destiny.”
― John O'Donohue
John Maville
RIP Maureen
Jennifer and Colin Brown
Claire, we are holding you and your family in our hearts and sending love from Bermuda. Your mother showed such strength through her illness, and her memory will no doubt live on in all the lives she touched. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Paul Parisotto
Deepest condolences to her family. Rest in peace.
Rebecca Briggs
The grief I feel at the passing of my forever soul sister Maureen, cannot easily be put into words. Yet I am so grateful for all the years, the days and minutes and hours behind us, that we shared. So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the terrible price we pay for love.
Yet given the choice, it’s the path I would choose again and again. And I am all the better for this love.
Somehow this quote drifted across my desk this past week, so I’ll share…
‘Maybe death
Isn’t darkness, after all,
But so much light
Wrapping itself around us-
As soft as feathers- ‘
What would I do without Mary Oliver?
Sending love to you all and deepest sympathy always
Colleen Manuel
We are so saddened to hear of Maureen's passing. For us it is the loss of a true and valued friend, the memory of whom we will always carry in our hearts. Our deepest condolences to you, Brian, Rachel, Claire and Nathan. May your many memories of her quiet love and strength support you in the difficult times ahead. Rest in peace my dear friend. Colleen and Barry Manuel
John & Mary Smeltzer
Our thoughts & prayers are with on you on the loss of Maureen. She enjoyed life to the fullest. Cherish the memories you made with family & friends. Rest in peace Maureen you deserve.
John & Mary
Susan Smith and Harrison Angel
Maureen was a lively neighbour, kind, friendly and always delighting in other people. Our deepest condolences to Brian and the family.
Please accept our sincere condolences on Maureen's passing. Words cannot express how much her loss means to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your celebration of her life.