Springfield—Douglas A. Messenger, 73 (1942-2015) passed away at Baystate Medical Center on Sunday, October 25, 2015. He was born in Westfield, the son of Ruth (Bettinger) Messenger and the late Allen T. Messenger. He graduated from Westfield Trade School. He worked as a machinist for many years for Jet Industries. He had many interests including woodworking, traveling and gardening. Douglas is survived by his daughters, Marlene Hoffman and her husband, Mark and Tammy Charbonneau and her husband, David; his companion, Julianna Chase; his sisters, Evelyn Egerton and Irene Egerton; his step-brother, Richard Kaslikowski; and his 4 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Allene J. Durgin. Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 30th from 4-6PM at Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick. A service at the funeral home will follow at 6PM. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Baystate VNA & Hospice, 280 Chestnut Street 6th Floor, Springfield, MA 01199. For more information, visit www.forastiere.com
