Charles D. Messier

Charles D. Messier, 88, of Manchester, the husband of Cecile Y. (Ledoux) Messier died Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his home. Born in Swanton, VT, he was the son of the late George and Antoinette Messier. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War, worked for Royal Typewriter, followed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft where he retired from after many years of service. Charlie was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the UConn Huskies Basketball. He was a member of the French singing group, the Debonairs and he loved animals, especially dogs. He was a hardworking, fun loving, witty, family man who loved playing checkers and taking long walks at the West Hartford Reservoir. He was always willing to help out a friend or neighbor and made new friends wherever he went. A loving husband, father and grandfather, in addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Catherine Messier of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Christopher Messier of Bloomfield, and Cynthia Bean and her husband Brian of South Windsor; his grandchildren Connor, Austin and Cameron Bean, Hana Messier and Jason Messier Tucker. He is also survived by his sisters, Charlotte DeCampus and Connie Cremer. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 19th at 10:30 a.m. from the John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. Manchester with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Assumption, 29 Adams St. South, Manchester followed by burial in St. James Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday morning from 9:00-10:30 a.m. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.