David R Turkington

David R. Turkington, 84, of Manchester, died on April 24, 2023. He was born in Manchester in 1938 where he lived his entire life. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1956, from Central Connecticut State College in 1961, and received his master’s degree from UCONN.  He taught for 35 years at the Andover Elementary School, retiring in 1996. He was active in sports throughout his life, having played baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, and volleyball. He also refereed basketball for 19 years for Board #6-Central Connecticut basketball officials, serving one year as rules interpreter and also umpired slow-pitch softball in Manchester. He was an active member of the Salvation Army Citadel Corps of Manchester serving on various committees, serving as the Corps bookkeeper and leading Boys’ Club. He was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Winifred (Larder) Turkington, brothers Paul and Harold and sisters Barbara Patch and Ruth Staum. He is survived by his sister, Norma Healy of Manchester, his brother Edward (Edith) of Illinois; nephews Robert (Susan) Healy, Jr., Stephen (Megan) Patch and Andrew Turkington, and nieces Karen (William) Castor, Donna Healy and Martha (Michael) Turkington-Caplan and extended family members. Calling hours will be at the Salvation Army Citadel, 661 Main St, Manchester on Friday, April 28 from 4:30-5:30 pm followed by a brief memorial service.  Burial in East Cemetery will be private.  Donations may be made to the Manchester Salvation Army Citadel or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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