Condolence From: Paul Nad Sharlene Magnarella
Condolence: Dear Ann and Family,
Sharlene and I were saddened to learn of Don’s passing. We remember fondly our visit to your lovely home back in 2008. Don and you were so very hospitable. I had known Don since the 1950s when we both attended Crosby High School in Waterbury, Connecticut. We connected again many years later when Don was Assistant Principal at Essex Junction High School and I was teaching at the University of Vermont. He greatly enjoyed reestablishing ties with friends. In fact, our last conversations were about the possibility of having one more Crosby High reunion. I’ll always remember Don as a fine person, a loving husband and father, and a pillar of his community. His passing is a great loss to many, but, I am sure, you will have many happy memories to treasure in his absence.
With love and compassion, Paul and Sharlene Magnarella (3957 NW 27 Lane, Gainesville, FL 32606; 352-226-8907.
Saturday December 09, 2017
Condolence From: Mike Reilly
Condolence: Dear Mrs. Messier,
I knew you husband well enough and feel his passing as a loss. Fortunately we both shared a firm belief in the next life and a joy for it.
As a widower myself, I can empathize with your feelings. However, God is looking over us both and we have a bright future to look forward to with our former spouses. It will go on an on.
I say an occasional hello to my late wife and I know she can hear it even if she cannot reply. Time will fly as it has in the past, so we can both hope for a comforting reunion soon.
Take Heart,
Mike Reilly
Tuesday March 21, 2017
Condolence From: John and Sharon Gabric
Condolence: Dear Ann and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Don was a great person that I was glad to have known and spent time with on his fishing trips.
May God provide you strength and peace in this difficult time and in the future.
Monday March 06, 2017
Condolence From: Cathy Roling
Condolence: Tenderly may time heal your sorrow;
Gently may friends ease your pain;
Softly may peace replace heartaches;
and may warmest memories remain;
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time Dr. Messier.
Cathy Roling
Monday March 06, 2017
Condolence From: Lloyd Goodrow
Condolence: Little did I know that when we chatted on Sunday at JP's Diner in Essex that we would be chatting for the very last time. Not many people refer me as Lieutenant Colonel anymore....but Mr Messier respected that fact that it was an earned position and always called me "Colonel"....which NEVER failed to make me smile. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this very difficult time.
Monday March 06, 2017
Condolence From: Bill Lawrence
Condolence: Ann : Don was a true gentleman and patriot. I truly appreciated his friendship and advice during my House campaign this past year. As a Brother Knight, the Lord has gained a true solider. I know he will be watching over you everyday.
I ask Mother Mary to give you strength .
Sunday March 05, 2017
Condolence From: Michael and Andrea Peden
Condolence: Ann,
We were shocked and saddened to hear about Don's passing. We remember how joyful and happy he was. He was so involved in the Church. He really had a commitment to spreading the word of God. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sunday March 05, 2017
Condolence From: Clairette Berard
Condolence: Ann & family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We have many memories of Don. most of them at church, and with the Shourd of Turin.
Some of our children had him at school.
We know your pain but he is at peace
May the perpetual light shine on him.
Clairette Berard and family.
.Roland and him are together with walk
Sunday March 05, 2017
Condolence From: ken green
Condolence: Mr. Messier was a man that I highly respected, and wished I could have spent more time with his council. He helped me as a teenager, solving my problems with respectful compassion and without a shred of judgement. I remember his acts of mentor-ship and kindness to this day. Rest in Peace Mr. Messier!
Saturday March 04, 2017
Condolence From: Helen Jurnak
Condolence: Shocked and saddened to hear of Don's passing. He was always so kind to me. Thoughts and PrYers to Ann and the rest of the family
Saturday March 04, 2017
