Jean M. "Memere" Belstraz

Glens Falls Jean M. "Memere" Belstraz, 89, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday June 1, 2008 at the Glens Falls Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born Nov. 28, 1918 in Ontario, Canada. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Marie Luce (Lemary) Delisle. Mrs. Belstraz was a member of St. Mary's Church, and of South Glens Falls Senior Citizens. She was a retired employee of Native Textiles. Jean was a seamstress and enjoyed making quilts and afghans for many of her family and friends. Her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren and great-granddaughters. On September 11, 1939 she married Floyd Belstraz; they were married 55 years. Floyd predeceased her in 1995. Three brothers, Fern, Leo and Tony Delisle, and one sister, Theresa Delisle, also died before her. Survivors include her children: Ronald Belstraz of Glenville, Dianne Cassant and her husband, Kenneth, of Queensbury, and Linda Bulman and her husband, Michael, of Hudson Falls. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Renee Allen and her husband, Chris, of Queensbury, Matthew Bulman of Slingerlands, Staff Sgt. Keith Cassant and his wife, Kim of Fort Riley, Kansas, and Brian Cassant of Queensbury. Three great-granddaughters: Kate and Ryan Allen and Natalie Morgan Cassant. One brother, Gilbert Delisle of Queensbury. Also, several nieces, nephews and cousins A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Church, Glens Falls. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, South Glens Falls. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m., at Sullivan, Minahan & Potter Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be in the form of donations to Friends of Hovey Pond, or a charity of one's choice. The family would like to thank Dr. Nevatia and Dr. Cunningham for their kind and compassionate care.