Joan C. (Clement) Messier, 91, of Westport, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Arthur J. Messier, Jr.
Mrs. Messier was born in Westport, daughter of the late Wilfred and Lillian (Moss) Clement and had been a lifelong resident of the town. Prior to retirement, she worked as a nurse's aide for Clifton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Somerset. She loved Westport especially going to the beach and boating and was member of the Westport Yacht Club for many decades. She will be remembered as a being a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her daughter: Lori A. Matrisciano and her husband Joseph Matrisciano, Jr. of Westport; her 3 grandchildren: Joseph Matrisciano IV and his fiancée Corinne Medeiros, Stephen Matrisciano and his significant other Hannah Mello and Sarah Matrisciano and her fiancé Nick Cimaglia; a great grandchild: Meela Matrisciano; brothers-in-law: Charles Messier and his wife Pauline and Warren Messier and his wife Claire; along with many nieces, nephews and countless friends.
She was the mother of the late Neil Joseph Messier, grandmother of the late Joseph Matrisciano III and sister of the late Stephen Rousell and Sonny Clement.
Private services were held.