Lillian Messier

ORANGE- Lillian I. (Niemi) Messier, 87, of Orange, died Saturday, March 24, surrounded by family, in her home. Lillian was born May 18, 1930, in Fitchburg to Aine and Cecile (Dionne) Niemi. She enjoyed crocheting, being outdoors, fishing, and going to casinos. She was also an avid doll collector. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Messier. She leaves a step daughter, Lenore Soucie-Mundell; brothers in law and sisters in law, Nelson and Karole Messier, Marilyn and Joseph Keresy, Caryl O’Niel, and Lynette Plaxton; several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Friday, April 6, at 3:00 P.M. at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen St., Winchendon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to GVNA Healthcare Hospice, 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com. Fiske-Murphy & Mack Funeral Home, 110 New Athol Rd., Orange, is assisting the family.