Leo C. Turner Sr. passed away at the Aberjona Nursing Center in Winchester on October 28, 2016. He was in his 98th year. Leo was born at home in Melrose on June 22, 1919 to the late William & Mary (Curran) Turner. He was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1938 where he excelled in sports. He played hockey, baseball, football and track and was a 14 Letterman. He continued on after high school playing hockey in the junior Olympics and played semi-pro baseball and was inducted into the Melrose High School Hall of Fame. Mr. Turner starting working for the B&M Railroad in 1938, worked as a purchasing agent for over 40 years retiring in 1979. Leo was an avid Red sox fan and was so thrilled when the Red Sox won the World Series in 2004. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing at Mt. Hood Golf Course in Melrose and was a member of the MT Hood Park Commission for 20 years. Leo and his wife Margaret enjoyed spending winters in Boynton Beach, Florida, traveling to Spain, Ireland, Europe and they took numerous cruises on the Norwegian Cruise Line. Mr. Turner was a wonderful father, grandfather, great grandfather and a dedicated husband to his wife Margaret and was always by his wife's side everyday faithfully. Leo was the beloved husband of 74 years to Margaret E. (Lux) Turner. Loving father of Kathleen Devir & her husband Jim of NH, Michael Turner & his wife Cheryl of Melrose, Cindy Lux & her partner Michaela of Brighton, Robin McDonald of Wrentham and the late Leo "Chris" Turner Jr. Cherished grandfather of Kim, Karen, Mark, the late Mike Jr., Casey, Ry, Maggie, Sam & Julian. Proud great grandfather of Stephen, Jessica, Jack, Madelynn, Ty & Brennan. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 9:00-10:30AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Incarnation Church, 425 Upham St. Melrose at 11AM. Burial with Military Honors at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. WWII Army Veteran. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of Your Choice.