Woonsocket — Robert H. Messier passed away peacefully Thursday, March 10, 2022 in the Hope Health & Palliative Care in Providence with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Susan (Dusablon) Messier of Woonsocket. Bob and Sue were high school sweethearts and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on September 4, 2021.
Born in Woonsocket, son of the late Roland and Loretta (Cournoyer) Messier.
Bob and Sue were Owner Operators of the former Party House. He worked for Almacs as a Grocery Manager for 35 years and also worked for Putnam Investments prior to retiring. He was a member of the Cercle Laurier and Knights of Columbus. Bob enjoyed golfing, bowling, traveling, yard work, playing corn hole, cooking Ragôut, and vacationing in the New England States. He was also an animal lover and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially weekends at Wallum Lake. He loved the Patriots, the Boston Red Sox and was very Patriotic - often displaying his tremendous love and respect for the American Flag.
Besides his wife Sue he is survived by his four children, Linda Mandeville and her husband Charles of Woonsocket, Michael Messier and his significant other Sally Bogan of Woonsocket, Lisa Provencal and her husband Michael of Cumberland, and Lori Perrico and her husband Wayne of Woonsocket. Three siblings, Richard Messier of Cumberland, Jeannette Beauregard of Woonsocket, and Normand Messier of Woonsocket. His four grandchildren, whom he loved and adored, Andra, Kaylie, Julia, and Shane.
He was also the brother of the late Phillip Messier and Pauline Gince.
His Funeral will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 9AM from the S. DiPardo Memorial Chapel Funeral Home 1583 Diamond Hill Rd Woonsocket, RI 02895 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in St. Anthony’s Church Greene St. Woonsocket, RI. Burial will be private. Relatives and friends are invited; calling hours are on Friday, March 18, 2022 from 4-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob’s name may be made to Hope Health Hospice, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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