Margaret B. Turner

It is with the heaviest heart that we announce the passing of Margaret B. Turner, 80, of Salem, NH, on Saturday June 29th 2024. Born November 4th, 1943, Margaret was the second daughter to Walter and Ludmilla Lieweher, of Olbersdorf, Germany. Margaret lived in Germany during her early childhood years but later moved to Australia when she was 12 years old.

She is survived by her husband Henry J. Turner. Married for over 60 years, Margaret and Henry met in New Zealand while Margaret was on a working holiday and Henry was serving in the Navy. They married in 1964 and moved to Salem, New Hampshire in 1979, where they raised their two daughters Natalie Thibodeau and Regan McCormick. Margaret worked for over 30 years in the medical field as an administrative assistant. When she wasn’t working she spent her free time cooking. She was an excellent German cook, even being featured in the Eagle Tribune in 1970 for her German inspired steak dinner. 

Margaret leaves behind her husband of 60 years, Henry J. Turner, their eldest daughter, Natalie Thibodeau and her husband Brain Thibodeau; their children Brenna and her fiancé Shane, Tyler and his wife Madi, and their son Drew. Their youngest daughter, Regan McCormick and her husband Shaun McCormick; their children Kiana and Lincoln. Their nephews Jules and Casey Castellez; their wives Becky Castellez and Kari Castellez, and Casey and Kari’s daughter Kaia. And her sister Claudia Webb as well as several nieces and nephews. Margaret is predeceased by her mother, father, and sister Maria.

Family and friends are invited to funeral services on Saturday August 17, 2024 at 10:00 am at the Goundrey Dewhirst Funeral Home, 42 Main St., Salem, NH. To leave an online condolence, please visit Margaret’s tribute page at www.goundreydewhirstfuneral.com.

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