Chesley Francis Messervey

Obituary of Chesley Francis Messervey

CHESLEY FRANCIS MESSERVEY Formerly of Heatherton, NL MESSERVEY, CHESLEY F. - 91, Lawrencetown, passed away peacefully Monday September 13, 2010 in Dartmouth General Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born in Sandy Point, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Alex and Theresa (Blanchard) Messervey.Chesley joined the Royal British Navy and served his country during WWII. He was a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Chesley is survived by a son, Carl (Nancy); daughters: Madonna, Theresa (Mark), Barbara, Mary (Frank); grandchildren: Melinda, Gorden, Brandon, Shawn, Justin, Robert, Melissa and Marlee, and others; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Connor, and others; sister, Udvella (Ernie), Truro.He was predeceased by his loving wife of 61 years, Beatrice ; son, Gordon; seven brothers; six sisters. A special thank you to loving daughter Mary who devoted ten years taking care of her parents.Visitation and a Legion Tribute took place on Tuesday from Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth.Visitation will be also be held 7-9 p.m. Friday at St. George's Anglican Church, Robinsons, from where the funeral service will take place on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Terry Rose officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Georges Anglican Church, Robinsons NL A0N 1V0 or or Royal Canadian Legion in Jeffreys. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, Dartmouth, NS and Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.
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