Mrs. Turner was a capable and courageous nurse, and participated in the birth of many of the citizens of the O’Leary area. (It is said that she assisted in helping to deliver 2500 babies.) She enjoyed being very busy, and did the nursing and business management her- self for many years. When her husband died on April 22, 1941, she assumed the added responsibility of bringing up, educating and molding the character of her sons.

Because of her strong interest in medicine, she was overjoyed when her son William returned from the war and decided to study medicine. William graduated from Dalhousie Medical School in 1952 and his mother obviously regretted that he did not return to carry on medical services in O’Leary as she had done for many years. Dr. Bill, however, practised in Salisbury, N.B., for a number of years and then took post graduate work in cardiology and returned as a cardiologist at the Moncton City Hospital in 1968. His knowledge and capability in this field of work was fully recognized. On May 14, 1972, his career came to an abrupt end when he and his eleven year old daughter, Sally, were killed in a tragic car accident near their home. It was with great shock and a deep sense of loss that people learned of this tragedy.

Alice Maude Turner was active in her community and church. She held office of Elder in the United Church and her services were fittingly commemorated by a large stained glass window in the nave of the sanctuary and honourary mention in the archives in Ottawa. Perhaps her greatest memorial is in the hearts of the many people who were the recipients of great kindness and dedicated service. When the new hospital was proposed in O’Leary, she was an enthusi- astic supporter and one of its first trustees. She died on March 13, 1963, and is buried in the family plot in the Bloomfield cemetery. Her motto was indeed, ”Laborare Est Arare.”

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