Mrs. Jean G. Turck, 94, passed away Saturday, February 1st, at Samaritan Hospital, where she was a patient for two days.
The funeral services, with Calling Hours, will be from 2pm to 4pm on Monday, February 10th, at the T.R. Jetty Funeral Home in Clayton. A reception will be held at the Charter Room at the Woodboat Brewery following the service from 4pm to 6pm. A Spring burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Jean was born June 30th, 1930, in Clayton, the daughter of Leland and Bertha Beck Gokey. She went to St. Mary’s School and graduated from Clayton Central in 1947.
On October 10th, 1953, she married Michael Turck at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Father George Racette officiating. Mr. Turck passed away February 4th, 1993.
Jean was a housewife for a time, she also worked at the Grand Union, Pearls, and then she retired in 1994 after 28 years working at Gray’s Wholesale.
She enjoyed the Ladies Bowling League, and was a member of the Home Bureau, and loved watching her grandchildren and their sports, dirt track racing, and knitting.
Jean also volunteered at the Paynter Center and delivering food for the Food Bank.
Surviving is one son Tom and his wife Jennifer of Homer; four daughters, Caryl Mallette, Dawn Willmert, Sheryl Fries, all of Clayton, and Nancy (Chris) Randall of Gananoque, Ontario; grandchildren; one brother, John Gokey of Clayton; brother-in-law, Arthur Kilmer of Clayton; nieces and nephews.
One daughter, Jolene died October 25th, 2015, at age 58. One brother and three sisters also predeceased her, Bud Gokey, Barbara Palmer, Diane Kilmer, and Mary Bush.
Donations can be made in her name to JRC (the ARC), or St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Susan M Swartout
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful woman and I have known her since Sheryl and I went to school together.
Last time I saw her I had brought my mom to church and she was there too. We exchanged hello and how are you,. Prayers for your family.
Pam Massia
Carol, so sorry to read about your Mom’s passing. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.
Marlene Holland Fluno
Sheryl and Caryl I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. I’ll always remember how much fun we had at sleepovers in high school. The last time I saw her was at an alumni reunion and she hugged me and said I was her lucky charm when she won the 50/50 good times fond memories.
Jane with Aikins 8A Racing
We have such fond memories of your mom and family enjoying the races all over the North Country! She was a special lady with and incredible spirit! So fun to talk with and just enjoy life! Condolences to your entire family…. And congratulations for having her to love and make memories with!!
David Bulterman
My deepest condolences to Tom and family.Mrs Turck was a Great lady ,and “Hockey Mom” I remember riding to several games when my folks couldn’t get me there.Thought and prayer to the whole family.
Gib and Sue Streets
So sorry to hear about Jean. One of our favorite people. Gib worked with her at Gray’s and has always said she was one of the hardest workers. She will be missed by many. Take care.
Gib and Sue Streets
Gayle Truesdell
Caryl and family,
So very sorry to read of your mother’s passing. Our condolences to all of you.
Gayle Randy Truesdell
Kathy Rosbrook
Nance and family. So sorry to read about Jean’s passing. We are sending you all our deepest and may she RIP.
Debbie Phinney
So very sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. I always enjoyed talking to her when I used to walk that road. Thinking of all of you.
Jane E Aikins with 8A Racing
Caryl, I have such fond memories of your mom enjoying races all over the North Country! She certainly was and avid supporter of all the drivers! She was a joy to talk with and what a devoted mother and grandmother. Sincerest condolences and also congratulations for being able to enjoy all these years! Great lady!
Trina Henry
You were all so wonderful to your Mom. She was a sweet lady. Enjoyed bowling with all of the Turk crew. back in the day. May she rest in peace peace.
Maureen OConnor
Carol and all family, I feel so lucky having the privilege of meeting your mom and giving her Communion for the past couple of years. She was a dear and I loved talking to her. May God bless and keep her; I will miss our visits.
mike and kathy strough
sorry for the loss of jean. i worked with (murg) for many years at grays, i could always count on her for anything, a great lady
Kitty (Greenizen) Councilman
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. She was such a beautiful soul. So kind and patient with me when we were kids playing together. You’re in my thoughts and prayers
Kurt Greenizen
My deepest condolences to you all for the loss of a truly great woman. Your whole family has meant so much to me over the years growing up with you, sharing the bus to school and all the crazy sports and games in your yard…your house was like a second home to me my whole childhood. Jean was a caring, and loving woman who would do anything for you (and kick your butt if you crossed her lol). She will live on in so many memories
Valerie Pete Schwalm
Dawn and family,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Hold tight your memories. Hugs and prayer to you.
Janice Greenizen Zemany
Ì remember you Mom when we were the kids next door. Always kind and generous. Definitely put up with no guff from any of us. Lovely lady.
Lorraine and Ken Rogers
To all of you kids, alot of fond memories of your Mom growing up and at hockey games. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all….
Pat and Herm gushlaw
Will miss this great lady. We both worked with Murg at gray’s. Thoughts and prayers to all her family. Love you Murg!
Sharon Bourquin
Am so sorry to hear about Jean – she was a wonderful neighbor and friend. Have many good memories of conversations with her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, I know from experience how hard it is to lose your Mom.
STEPHEN LEBLANC
I think I knew the majority of the Turks and Turk-ettes. Jean must have been a great lady because she and Mr. Turck produced a family in which there was never a bad actor. I was going to say “Except maybe Tom…but that wouldn’t be [entirely true, :))] nice. My sincerest condolences to all of you on your loss. Sincerely, Steve LeBlanc
STEPHEN LEBLANC
I think I knew the majority of the Turks and Turk-ettes. Jean must have been a great lady because she and Mr. Turck produced a family in which there was never a bad actor. I was going to say “Except maybe Tom…but that wouldn’t be [entirely true, :))] nice. My sincerest condolences to all of you on your loss. Sincerely, Steve
STEPHEN LEBLANC
I think I knew the majority of the Turks and Turk-ettes. Jean must have been a great lady because she and Mr. Turck produced a family in which there was never a bad actor. I was going to say “Except maybe Tom…but that wouldn’t be [entirely true, :))] nice. My sincerest condolences to all of you on your loss.
STEPHEN LEBLANC
I am not sure how I posted 3 times but they are there, so I guess I did. Sincerest condolences just the same. SWL
Fran Vogt
When Caryl and I worked at Grand Union, she invited me to her home for lunch. Jean set another place, although she already had 6 others to feed. First time I ever had tuna salad with miracle whip. A teriffic lunch, and a teriffic lady. Sincere condolences to all of you.
Mike Turck
Gram was the person you could talk about anything and everything with. She knew how to light up a room and make everyone around her feel welcome. Whether it meant driving three hours down to watch a hockey game or taking us to the Can-Am Speedway to watch my cousin Kim race, she never missed an opportunity to spend time with my brothers and I and let us know how much we meant to her. I’ll forever cherish the times we spent together. Love you Gram!
Sam Turck
Gram’s sense of humor was as dry as can be. Some of my favorite memories are sitting and talking with her and my aunts. She would drive and drive just to see us play, and let us know that she cared about us. I love you Gram!
Pat LeConey
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was a sweet lady. Thinking of all of you with fond memories.
Danny Turck
Sending love to my family in Clayton today. Gram always made us feel at home whenever we were with her, and was such a remarkable person. I will always keep my memories of being at Gram’s with my aunts and uncles and all of my big cousins close to my heart. She will be missed. Love you Gram!
Doreen Meeks
Sending prayers to all of your family and friends,along with my written (just like school) excuse for not being in attendance at your final family gathering.
Winter conditions,along with many steps to climb has convinced me that I am not as young and spry as I used to be.
I do treasure the memorys we share while raising our familys . Soooooooooooo —- Till we meet again !!!! Doreen
Doreen Meeks
In the future when you look back upon my comments,how many of you recognized the incorrect use (spellin)g of the words : memory and family?
Doesn’t that remind you of school days without a computer ? As Jean would say: Those were the good old days” !