In Memory of my dear friend, mentor and teacher

Turner - in Woburn, August 11th, Michael B., age 48, beloved husband of Donna M. O'Donnell. Devoted son of Richard S. and Ruth J. (Seminatore) Turner of Woburn. Dear brother of R. Steven Turner and his wife Debbie of Woburn. Also survived by several brothers- and sisters-in-law, as well as several nieces and nephews.

OBITUARY:

Michael B. Turner, 48, passed away at his home here Saturday morning, August 11th, following an illness of several months. He was the husband of Donna M. O'Donnell, to whom he was married less than a year ago.

Born in Woburn on January 5, 1953, he was the son of Richard S. and Ruth J. (Seminatore) Turner. He attended Woburn schools and was a graduate of Woburn High School and was Class President of the class of 1971.

A talented musician, Michael traveled throughout the country for a number of years as an entertainer. He was an accomplished guitarist and in more recent years worked out of recording studio at his home. He also taught guitar, maintaining close contact with his students through the years. Many of them continued to be friends throughout his life.

Diagnosed with a brain tumor shortly after his marriage to his longtime companion, Donna, he fought a courageous battle with the disease and will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his parents, Richard and Ruth (Seminatore) Turner of Woburn, his brother, R. Steven Turner and his wife Debbie of Woburn, as well as several brothers- and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews.

Donations may be made in Michael's memory to the Brain Tumor Center at Mass. General Hospital, 100 Blossom St., Suite 315, Boston, MA 02114.

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Other Students and Contacts from Mike Turner

Steve Turner, Mike's brother and Drummer; http://www.givingtreemusic.com/
Steve Pina - Student http://www.musicshopmelrose.com/
Chris Kessaris - Student https://soundcloud.com/chriskessaris
Bill Meehan - Student turned teacher http://www.reverbnation.com/theslushpuppies 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjZr1VPzdqU 
​http://www.reverbnation.com/toolfist
John Befumo - Student
Mike Boyle - Student https://www.fandalism.com/mikeboyle
Jay Houghton - student, Amp construction. email: [email protected]
Peter Cunningham - Student
Bill Janson - Student - Demo recorded at Mile Turner Studios (Turn Er' Up Studios) https://billjansen.bandcamp.com/album/fatal-silence-1992
Paul McCarthy - Student email: [email protected]
Ron Everette - Student website: http://www.roneverett.com  ​
Shawn Donahue - Student [email protected] 
Shawn used Mike's music for his road trips through Cayonlands National Park and can be seen/heard on Youtube 
Day 1 — https://youtu.be/_G0FvMJM9NI
Day 2 — https://youtu.be/LbOpibuvfW8
Day 3 — https://youtu.be/6pPgBlQ7c8U (two songs used) 

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