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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 .

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.

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

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!

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

Condolence: Dear Ann and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Don's passing. I wish to express my deepest sympathy at this most difficult time. As the late Father Slavko Barbaric of Medjugorje once said, 'we are all pilgrims on this earth and our destination is heaven to be forever in heaven praising the Lord for all He has given us". Don is now with the Lord and Our Lady forever happy and joyful. My love to all you! Rita Falsetto

Condolence: I was on the Jericho BCA with Don. Although we sometimes butted heads Don eas always genuine and honorable. The contributions you made will be remembered and your insights will be missed.

Condolence: Ann, I can't tell you how shocked and saddened I was to read of Don's passing from here in California. We all go back a long way from our days as neighbors in Pinehurst sharing tales of our teaching experiences for DOD. He was a gifted man who lived his beliefs. May you find comfort and peace in your faith and the sure knowledge that he has gone home. Bev and Fred

Condolence: Dear Ann, Matt and Steve, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We share many memories over the years. Our most precious is our faith and trust in Jesus, our Lord and savior. He has paid our way and we rejoice that we know where Don is and that we will see him again. May the Holy Spirit uphold you, and comfort you with his peace. With His love, Dottie and Pete

Condolence: We send our sympathies to Mr. Messier''s family. You are in our prayers.

Condolence: We send our sympathies to Mr. Messier''s family. You are in our prayers.

Condolence: Mr. Messier (Don) was not only everything that the obituary stated but he also loved to trout fish and ice fish. I was honored to be able to show him some of the great fishing spots very close to his Jericho home as well as to share and ice fishing shanty and some whopping fish stories. I remember well the day he caught a fish too big to bring up through the hole in the ice. How he found such a small hole to drop his line through is beyond me, but some quick work with an auger and some wet sleeves and we landed one of the biggest perch I've seen come out of Lake Champlain. I'll certainly miss him.

Condolence: Ann, We want to express our sincere condolences and are saddened to learn of Don's passing. Know that friends are family are praying for you and asking that God's loving arms surround you and give you peace during these most difficult times. It was good to visit with you and Don last fall at our class reunion in Arkansas. Keeping you in our prayers, Gary and Joyce Ann McClain

Condolence: Dear Ann and family, My heart goes out to all in this very sad time. I know that Don's belief was that we are pilgrims on the journey to eternal life. He is on his way to see Jesus and His Blessed Mother. He must be so happy. For you it is not joyful but sad. Celebrate Don's life and one day you will see him again in the beautiful heavenly kingdom. My sympathy and love to all. Sharon Winzler

Condolence: The entire staff of A W Rich Funeral Home wishes to express our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family during this difficult time.