Ronald Edward Messer (1928 - 2010)

Born 1928 in Harvey, York, New Brunswick, Canada

Ancestors

Husband of Marjorie Eleanor (Gray) Messer — married 29 Aug 1958 in Manners Sutton, York, New Brunswick, Canada

Died 10 Mar 2010 at about age 82 in Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada

Biography

Ronald E. Messer of Harvey, NB passed away March 10, 2010 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. Ronald was born at Harvey in 1928, a son of the late Ezra and Vera (Noble) Messer. He was employed for several years as a truck driver for the Harvey Creamery and the Fredericton Co-Op and later retired after twenty years with Briggs and Little Woolen Mill. He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, the Golden Age Seniors Club and a charter member of the Harvey Lions Club. Ronald was an enthusiastic card player and driver of the Lions Seniors Van.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie (Gray) Messer; his children, Anne (Everett) Walsh, Nola (Edward) Messer, Peggy (Donald) McCann, all of Harvey, NB, Lillian Messer, Robin (Julie) Messer, both of Calgary, AB and James (Leigh) Messer, Minto, NB; his grandchildren, Keith (Jolene) Messer, Nathan Messer, Adam Sean (Sue) Scott, Erin Scott, Nicole McCann, Chad McCann, Matthew Messer, Myles Messer, Tyler Guitard, Katie Messer, Amy Messer, Jewell Messer and Jaxon Messer; his great grandchildren, Emily Boyd, Erica Scott, Matthew Scott, Erik Messer, Brody Messer and Kaylie Messer; his brothers, Lester (Elinor), New Hampshire, Cyril (Marilyn) and Byron, both of St. Petersburg, Florida; a sister-in-law, Betty Messer, Harvey, NB and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ronald was predeceased by a son Donald, his brothers, Gerald and Darrell, a sister Nellie Currie and an infant granddaughter, Shannon Messer.

Visitation was held at Swan Funeral Home, 1826 Highway 3, Harvey Station on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service was held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 2412 Highway 3, Harvey on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bonnie Wynn officiating. Music was provided by the Ecumenical Choir with Margie Grieve as organist. Members of the Harvey Lions Club atttended and formed an honor guard at the church. Interment will be later at Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

A Lions Club tribute service was held at the funeral home on Friday evening at 7 p.m.

For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Ronald, the family has suggested the parking lot fund of Knox Presbyterian Church or charity of the donor’s choice.

Sources

• https://archives.gnb.ca/Search/VISSE/141B7.aspx?culture=en-CA&guid=48cfc463-cfb4-48b2-aeb2-efa2ca781f8a
• https://archives.gnb.ca/Search/VISSE/141A5.aspx?culture=en-CA&guid=2426C331-C3E3-4583-93CA-4DBB39D5C097