Ulric S. Messier of Needham 88, died on Saturday April 29,2006 at the Briarwood Health Care in Needham. Born in Swanzey NH, Ulric grew up in Swansea Massachusetts and later moved to Fall River and resided there until 1953. In 1953 he moved his family to Needham. A barber and hair stylist Mr. Messier owned and operated “Ulric Hair Stylist” in West Roxbury for over 15 years. He later sold the shop and worked for Zenith in Newton for several years. Mr. Messier was a member and a church usher at St.. Joseph Church in Needham. Active in civic affairs Mr. Messier volunteered in town activities especially with the town elections. He was the beloved husband of the late Rhea (Mercier) Messier. Loving father of Jacqueline Ferrara and her husband Michael of Camden Maine and Marilyn Jones and her husband Bill of Needham. Brother of Dorothy Burgess of Plant City , FL Lorraine Wagner of Yreka, CA. the late Aime. Edward, Leo, Reggie and Norman Messier. Dear grandfather of Michael and his wife Lina, Peter and his wife Deedee, Timothy Ferrara and his wife Michelle and David Jones and his wife Laura and Diane Ryan and her husband Bill. Also surnved by 12 great grandchildren and many half brothers and sisters. Funeral From the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave Needham on Wednesday May 3rd at 8:30 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting Hours Wed morning from 8:30 -9:30 am prior to the Funeral Mass. Entombment at Notre Dame Cemetery in Fall River. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Assoc, 330 Congress St. Boston MA 02210.