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Barbara J. Messier

Published: 24 Condolences

1943 – 2019

Putnam – Barbara J. (Heath) Messier, 75, of Killingly Ave., died Saturday February 16, 2019, at Hartford Hospital. She was the loving wife of Gerard Messier, Jr. Born in Spencer, MA, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Summers) Heath.

Mrs. Messier worked for many years at Borden Candy Company in North Grosvenordale until its closing.

She enjoyed crafting with plastic canvas, crossword puzzles, and listening to Country Western music. But, above all she cherished the quality time that she spent with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, as well as the frequent visits to see her husband at the Matulaitis Nursing Home.

Barbara is survived by her husband; four children Gerard Messier, Jr. and his wife Tammy Jean, Valerie Schrump and her husband Donald, Elizabeth Messier, and Cheryl Piligian and her husband Robert all of Putnam; two brothers Phillip and Albert Heath both of Putnam; a sister Ethel Heath of Brooklyn; eight grandchildren Catherine, Timothy, Heather, Justin, Jared, Thomas, Kimberly, and Joshua; twelve great grandchildren Lucas, Xavier, Zachary, Amy, Matthew, Skyler, Kadyn, Lexi, Anthony, Cameron, Trevor, and Ely; and her beloved cat “Baby”. She as predeceased by a son Joseph Messier; and her siblings Robert Heath, Martha Ritchie, Beverly Benoit, and Dorothy Vanasse.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Barbara’s family from 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. on Sunday February 24, 2019 in the Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam. A Memorial Service will begin at 12:00p.m. Burial will take place in the Spring in the Brooklyn South Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.

Condolence Messages

  1. Dear Valerie and family. So very sorry about your great loss. I’ve read in many posts how cherished and loved she was by all of you.
    Please extend my condolences to your family members. In my thoughts and prayers.

  2. I am so sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. May she Rest In Peace. God bless you, Gerard Jr. and your family.

  3. I am so so sorry for your loss..God gain another angle today..may you fly high and higher ..may your wings open up to protect your loving family..RIP my lady…
    Hugs to all Janet ❤️

  5. My heart felt condolences to the family. You all have your special memories of Barbara that you will always have in your heart. These memories will keep you close to her. Prayers to the family.

  6. My deepest sympathies to the family. Barbara was a good woman and a great mother. She will be missed.

  7. Val, Liz, Heather, Amy and all of the family,
    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. I know she’ll be very much missed.

  9. My condolence to all of Barbara’s family. May your memories of such a special person give you great comfort in the coming days. Most sincerely

    Betty Heath

  10. Valerie: I was surprised and saddened to read about the passing of your mom. God bless her and all of your family.

    Jane Duffany

  13. Val you and your family are in my prayers so sorry for your loss she was a wonderful woman i love you

  16. So sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing – may she rest in peace. Our deepest sympathies to you & your family. May you all hold on to the beautiful memories of your Mom & please send my sympathies to your Dad as well.

  17. Our thoughts and our prayers are with the entire Messier & Heath Families. May Barbara be welcomed into Heaven and rest in the arms of the angels. May you find comfort in the memories you have of your loved one. She is now safely home with her God. Rest in Peace.

  18. I’m so sorry for your loss. May she fly high with the angels. She is a very special person and will live on in our hearts forever.

  19. Randy and I are so sorry for your loss.She will be miss by so many; as she touched so many lives. We hope that you will find some comfort in the many happy times you shared with her. God bless you and your family.

  20. To Barbara’s family, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. I spent 17 years working with her at the candy shop. She was a hard worker and a joy to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  21. So sorry for your loss, she was a very special lady she and Dottie will be dance to country music in heaven.

  22. My deepest sympathy to all of Barbara and Gerry’s family, I worked at Matulaitis until last September and always greeted your mom along with her daughter . She was a very Sweet woman always so kind and friendly her beautiful spirit shined through her smile. I’m so sorry for your loss. God be with you .

  24. To all my nieces and nephew and jerry her husband,
    She was loved here and I still love her now. She was my sister I had some great times talking with her. I WILL MISS HER FOREVER, Wait for me at the gate God has you now and you are at peace, Xo Ruth

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