James A. Bellavance Nov. 25, 1932 - Jan. 20, 2014 Plainfield - James A. Bellavance, 81, of High St. Moosup, beloved husband of To Sun (Kim) Bellavance passed away Monday evening at Backus Emergency Care in Plainfield. He was born November 25, 1932 in Norwich a son of the late Eugene T. and Julia (Savage) Bellavance and had been lifelong Moosup resident. Mr. Bellavance was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He attended the University of Connecticut and had been a teacher in the Plainfield school system for 32 years. Mr. Bellavance enjoyed golfing, fishing and was a diehard Red Sox fan. He was a member of American Legion Post #91, Moosup. Besides his wife he leaves several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Thomas Bellavance and a sister Pamela Garrison. Funeral and burial are private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. www.doughertybrosfu neralhome.com
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He was always a very special man with a joke and a smile
Cheryl Hagberg--Lavigne
February 5, 2014
So sad to hear that Jim has gone.The only teacher I ever had a crush on and in the 6th grade!!!Over the years we became friends and always enjoyed when I seen him.I remember a 4th of July picnic in late 80's What a blast reunion Charlie Hagberg, Art Lafleur
February 5, 2014
I was a student of Mr. Bellavance in sixth and seventh grade. He was an excellent teacher. I really enjoyed his classes. I have not forgotten most of what he taught me.
Zoe Sorensen reeves
January 26, 2014
Sorry to hear of Mr. Bellavance's passing. But a little bit of who he was will live on in the students whose lives he touched. Our prayers are with you.
Marjorie Langevin Skelton
January 26, 2014
what a great man and teacher.
maria medina o'cnnor
January 24, 2014
Neil & Marlene Cook
January 24, 2014
Kim,
WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
With Our Deepest Sympathy
Neil & Marlene Cook
January 24, 2014
Mr Bell was the best teacher I had. He was very understanding and was a great friend of my family.. He will be sadly missed..
Mike Wozniak
January 24, 2014
So Sorry to hear of Mr. Bellavances passing he was a good friend of my father Joe Champagne. They were war buddies and had a mutual admiration
for each other. May they have a special visit in heaven.
deepest sympathy
Bob and Laura Champagne
January 23, 2014
So sorry to hear of Mr. B passing. He was a fun teacher and always wore a smile and was a joy to see. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Cheryl Hull
January 23, 2014
Kim and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Melissa Walton
January 23, 2014
I got 100 on every test and every homework assignment this man gave me for 2 years. He gave me a 99 on my report card every time. Finally I asked him why and he said well Julie Rose nobody's perfect. You are close but no one is truly perfect. He was sooo right. Strive to be perfect but no one is. Try your best to succeed but you will fail sometimes in the process. Be someone that makes someone else think. Mr. Bell know you were loved and will be remembered and truly missed!
Julie Rose
January 22, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss to our family. Our prayers go to our aunt Kim he was lucky to have you. Great prankster boy could he get moms goat ando we loved it. So sorry aunt Kim. Love Beth garrison stanley
Beth Stanley
January 22, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the Bellavance family in the passing of Jim. He was not only a wonderful teacher, but a great friend,
Kathleen Farland
January 22, 2014
I remember with great fondness Uncle Jim's visits to our house in Westboro. He and my dad would have wonderful animated conversations full of laughter, friendship and more than a few cuss words. I know Dad will welcome him with open arms, and I can picture a bit of a ruckus up in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kim.
Love, Sarah Bellavance Rasich
January 22, 2014
Not only was he kind but a real prankster with a wonderful sense of humor. I am so sorry aunt Kim you were the love of his life and I no this time is very heartbreaking. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Sincerely sorry for your loss. Love Beth and family
Beth Stanley
January 22, 2014
R.I.P. Mr. Bellavance!
Tammy Collelo Pollock
January 22, 2014
My sincere condolence to the Bellevance family. Mr. B left me with many fond memories. He was not only a great and fun teacher, he was a good man!
Sincerely Lori Krajniak Class of 1980
Lori Krajniak
January 22, 2014
I have many fond memories of teaching with Jim at the Central School early in my career. He was a kind and caring man who was loved by students and staff alike.
David Marchesseault
January 22, 2014
Kim I am so sorry to hear about Jim, know that you are in my prayers. Your neighbor down the road. Gail
Gail Pierce
January 22, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Bellavances passing. He was always a kind man who greeted you with a smile. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Heidi Messier-Fontaine
January 22, 2014
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