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Marion Turner and great-grandson Jacob. Photo courtesy of granddaughter Deb Fontaine

Marion (Cota) Turner, a lifelong resident of the Valley, has served on the Waitsfield Cemetery Commission for 20 years-and counting. Her interest in cemeteries was inspired by her interest in genealogy.  She is renowned for her knowledge of the cemeteries and the people in them.  She is a person of great compassion, integrity, and knowledge and is a tremendous asset to the community.

Born in Fayston and raised in Warren, Marion moved to the Turner family farm when she and Albert Turner married. They raised six children and created a family tree that includes 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. With a desire to keep the farm in the family and preserve its scenic and agricultural heritage, Marion and Albert conserved the farm through the Vermont Land Trust in 1996. Albert passed away in 1997.

It is with great honor and respect that we dedicate this Town Report to Marion Turner.