1942 - 2022
Visitation
December 12, 20225-7 P.M.
Dolan Funeral Home
Funeral
December 13, 202211 A.M.
St. John the Evangelist Church, 115 Middlesex Street, N. Chelmsford
Robert L. “Bob” Tessier, 80, of Chelmsford died Wednesday night, December 7, 2022 at Belvidere Healthcare Center, Lowell, MA, with his loving family at his side.
He was married to Carol B. Tessier, with whom he celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on June 6, 2022.
Born in Holyoke on February 19, 1942, he was the son of the late Joseph and Aurora Tessier. He graduated from Easthampton High School with the class of 1959. Robert earned an Associate Degree in Science from Holyoke Jr. College, a BS from UMASS Amherst and a Masters in Business Administration from UCONN.
Bob worked as a human resources manager and director, and after moving the family to Chelmsford in 1975 (from Portsmouth, RI), worked for companies including Bonanza Steakhouse, Honeywell, Honeywell-Bull and Vernon Plastics.
Outside of work, Bob had served as a president of the Alpine Squares Dance Club, and Scoutmaster of Troop 42. He coached youth baseball. He was an active downhill and cross-country skier, and enjoyed canoeing and kayaking. He nurtured friendly, long-lasting relationships with his neighbors.
He was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in N. Chelmsford and was a spiritual man.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Richard and his wife, Dianne Tessier of Tyngsboro and William and his wife, Jane Tessier of Milford, NH; a sister-in-law, Jeanne Lapan of Northampton; seven adoring grandchildren: Emily, Curtis, Meghan, Kevin, Caroline, Madelyn and Ryan Tessier; three nephews: Kenneth and Donald Tessier; Mark Lapan; and one niece, Tina (Tessier) Champagne.
He was the brother of the late Roland Tessier of Easthampton, MA. Bob was the consummate Family Man.
Bob’s visiting hours will be Mon. from 5 to 7 P.M. Funeral Tues. at 10am from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD, with a funeral Mass at 11am at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. Memorials may be made in his name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at https://www.michaeljfox.org/
Mary Ann Egan
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The Tessier family,
Bob was a lovely man who was so willing to do anything for anybody. I met Bob years ago when he drove the van for the Chelmsford Senior Center and took many a happy senior on our day trips.
So sorry for your loss. Bob was ever the gentleman and will be sorely missed. My sympathies to you his family and all who knew and loved him.
Martin Vowels Sr
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Tessier family, Marty and I are so sorry for your loss. Many happy memories during our times in scouts . Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Judy and Marty.
Martin Vowels Sr
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Tessier family, Marty and I are so sorry for your loss. Many happy memories during our times in scouts . Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Judy and Marty.
Marlene Harrington
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Dear Ricky & family, Billy & family and Cousin Carol,
We just wanted to let you know how sorry we are about the loss of Bob, and also sorry that we were not able to be with you during this difficult and sad time. I personally will remember Bob as a kind, gentle man and a gentleman, a devoted family man, wonderful husband, dad and grandfather, and a good human. He will be sorely missed.
We buried Cousin Pat Roppe today and we also understand completely that you were not able to attend her services. What terrible timing. We hope to see you in the future, where we can share our sorrow in person with you. Wishing you peace and comfort in the upcoming days.
Nancy Davies Nickerson
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Carol, so sorry for your loss… think of you often, call me some time.