1944 – 2013

RUMFORD — Charlene G. Messinese, 69, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, at her home on Hillside Avenue in Rumford.

Born in Melrose, Mass., on April 11, 1944, she was a daughter of Thomas and Mattie (Trumble) Robson. She was a graduate of Everett High School and the University of California. She worked as a paralegal for Carey & Associates. She loved spending time with her family and crocheting.

She was married in Everett, Mass., on Nov. 13, 1960, to John Messinese Jr., who survives her of Rumford. Other survivors include three sons, John III and his partner, Nicola Whitman, of Rumford, J.T. and his wife, Kara, of Rochester, N.H., and Thomas and his wife, Lynn, of Idaho; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and her dog, Coda.

She was predeceased by a son, Joseph; and brothers, Buddy Robson, Tommy Robson and Herbie Robson.

Friends and relatives are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at www.meaderandson.com.