Philip Earl Messersmith

Philip Earl Messersmith of Sandwich passed away on Saturday February 11, after a long illness. Philip was born to Cyrus and Alice (Flanagan) Messersmith in January of 1934, in Sewickley, PA. Philip is predeceased by his parents, a brother Richard and grandson Jacob Earl.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Beverly, sister Linda and her husband Dick Witherite of Texas, son Richard Messersmith of New Hampshire, daughter Ann and her husband Dave Spinner of Charlton. Stepchildren Tanya MacKinnon of Hudson, Dawn Francolini of Marlboro, Rowland Lombard of Hudson, and Amanda Lombard of Sandwich. Grandchildren; Joshua, Emily, Rachel, Thomas, Shaun, Brenda, Matthew, Shannon, Seth, Korin and Summer; many nieces and nephews.

Phil was raised in Harvard, MA, he graduated from Bromfield Academy in 1951; attended Rensselaer Polytechnic. Phil spent two years in the Army; stationed in Germany. He worked as an engineer surveying in the Harvard, Sudbury/Marlboro area. Phil worked for Wallace and Tiernan in Walpole servicing the New England states as a salesman for water treatment systems before his retirement. He lived in Marlboro until 2006 when he moved to Sandwich with his wife Beverly.

Phil traveled to many places in and out of the United States before his illness, one of his favorite places was Laguna Beach, CA. He loved to work on his 1800's farmhouse remodeling. He built an indoor swimming pool in the large barn attached to the house. He was a kind and gentle man who loved to spend time with family and grandchildren. He enjoyed a good meal; liked to cook, sit back and enjoy life. He will forever be in our hearts; and missed by those who knew him.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at St. John the Episcopal Church 159 Main Street Sandwich. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers contributions can be sent to the American Heart and Stroke Association.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nickersonbournefh.com for the Messersmith family.