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Thomas W. 'Timmy' Bellefeuille Lowell Police Officer; 40 DRACUT Thomas W. '"Timmy" Bellefeuille, 40, a Lowell Police Officer, and lifelong resident of Dracut, died peacefully Wednesday, August 27th surrounded by his family and friends at Saints Medical Center in Lowell. He was born in Boston on December 21, 1967, and was the son of Thomas H. and Patricia (Znoj) Bellefeuille, residents of Dracut. He received his education in the Dracut school system and was a graduate of Dracut High School class of 1986, where he played football, baseball, and was a member of the Dracut High School band. He also attended Middlesex Community College, and Westfield State College. Early in his career, Tom was employed as a Corrections Officer at MCI Shirley, and later went to work with his father at the Sign and Meter department of the Traffic Division at the Lowell Police Department. He became a permanent police officer for the City of Lowell on October 11, 1994, where he worked for the last 14 years. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time at his camp in Bristol, NH, fishing at the South Boston Pier with his father, and skimobiling. His family remembers him for always putting the needs of others ahead of his own. He was a Third Degree knight of the Knights of Columbus, Father Coppens Council #4336 in Tewksbury, and a Fourth Degree knight of the Bishop Delaney Council #97 of Greater Lowell. He was also a member of the East End Club in Lowell, and the Lowell Lodge of Elks #87. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathleen M. and Steven Mondazzi of Tyngsboro, and Heidi A. and Jimmy Berard of Winter Garden, FL; his Godchild and niece, Elizabeth Harrington of Winter Garden, FL; nieces, Patricia Harrington and Stephanie Harrington, both of Winter Garden, FL, and Cassandra Mondazzi of Tyngsboro; his nephew and Godchild, Matthew Mondazzi of Tyngsboro; his Godchild Jenna Savard-Pimentel of Lowell, in addition to many aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. He was the grandson of the late Thomas H. and Elizabeth (Bassett) Bellefeuille, and Walter J. and Margaret (O'Connor) Znoj. He was also the nephew and close friend of the late Robert Bellefeuille. He was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth A. Bellefeuille. BELLEFEUILLE Friends may call at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, on Tuesday, Sept. 2 from 3 P.M. until 7 P.M. His funeral will be held from the funeral home on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 12:30 P.M., followed by his Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 1:30 P.M. at St. Kathryn Church, 4 Dracut Road in Hudson, NH. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. Tom sponsored a child for many years through Plan USA. Those who wish may make donations in his name to Plan USA, an organization dedicated to improving children's lives in developing countries at Plan USA, 155 Plan Way, Warwick, RI, 02886 or online at www.planusa.org. For online condolences and directions please visit dracutfuneralhome.com.
Published by Lowell Sun from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2008.

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Linda Anderson

September 15, 2008

When God Made Peace Officers
...anonymous...

When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one."

And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this order? A peace officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform.

"He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

"He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands."

The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands... no way."

"It's not the hands that are causing me problems," said the Lord, "It's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."

"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, "May I see what's in there, sir?" (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) "Another pair here in the side of his head for his partners' safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, 'You'll be all right ma'am, when he knows it isn't so."

"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."

"I can't," said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on a civil service paycheck."

The angel circled the model of the peace officer very slowly, "Can it think?" she asked.

"You bet," said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crimes; recite Miranda warnings in its sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop... and still it keeps its sense of humor. This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim's family, and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model."

"That's not a leak," said the lord, "it's a tear."

"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.

"It's for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, for justice."

"You're a genius," said the angel.

The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there," he said.

Although I did not know Timmy personally, I am a distant family member and would like to express my sincerest sympathy to his family for their great loss of this fine man. May he rest in peace. Linda (Caron) Anderson

Kerry McMahon

September 8, 2008

I had the pleasure of knowing Tommy over the years. I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Tracey Blimmel

September 6, 2008

Family and Friends of Dear Timmy,
I am still at a loss for words. I'm still in shock. I am so saddened by Tim's passing. My thoughts are with all of you during this very difficult time. All of my memories of my cousin Timmy are of happy, fun times filled with laughter and love. He will be missed by many. He truly was a great cousin and friend and I will always hold a special place for him in my heart forever.
Love, Trace

Kim McLeod (Sosnowski)

September 5, 2008

To the Bellefeuille family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing Tom back in high school and he was such a great guy. My thoughts and prayes are with you during this difficult time.

Dan Dufresne

September 4, 2008

It was with great shock when I learned of Timmy's passing. I can still remember the few times I got to talk with Tim when he was out in his cruiser working the beat in pawtucketville, almost in his neighberhood. Tim & I played allot of football as kids in the neighberhood as I grew up round the corner from him on East Meadow. I hope he is truly resting in peace now.

Collette Jolliffe

September 3, 2008

To the entire Bellefeuille Family,

I am truly sorry for your loss. I was saddened to hear of the passing of Tim. We all spent time together at the Cliff House in Maine with other couples. When I bumped into him he was always a gentleman and very kind. He will certainly be missed.
Our prayers are with you all.

Robert Dalton

September 3, 2008

My Sincere sympathy goes out to the family of Tom. I was a classmate of his at Dracut Schools.

Donna (Hunt) Savard

September 3, 2008

Patricia & Tommy, I offer you my sincerest condolances. I remember how proud his grandmother Rita was when he became an officer. I bumped into Tommy a few years back while he was in the cruiser,what a fine young man he
grew into, you must have been very proud. Sincerely

Brenda Joyce

September 2, 2008

Timmy will be missed by the many lives he touched. He had a huge heart and spirit, and those who knew him couldn't help but be drawn to him. My deepest sympathies to his Mom and Dad and his sisters. Your loss of Timmy is being felt by many. May your memories comfort you in the days to come and may the kind words and many prayers of all the lives he touched be a lasting tribute to the wonderful son and brother that he was.

Michelle (Rodrigue) Valcourt

September 2, 2008

I knew Tom from the Dracut Schools and ran into him again years later.. His smile was infectious and I have very fond memories of him. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Robin Trudel

September 2, 2008

Our family was deeply saddened to learn of this loss. Tom's ready smile and contagious laughter will be missed.

Joan Gormley

September 2, 2008

Tricia and Tommy and girls....I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son "Timmy"...I work with Margie at Dr. Boroyan's office and had the pleasure of meetin "Papa" and his "Pals" at the last LGH Cancer walk...please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time..
God Bless
Joan Gormley

Michelle (Connors) Ward

September 2, 2008

My Deepest Sympathy goes out to the Bellefeuille Family. I Attended Dracut Schools with Tom..and he was a caring, funny guy. He was a Fine Officer and a Gentleman. He Will Be Sadly Missed.

Andy & Lorraine Dubuque

September 2, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of Tims passing. We had the pleasure of knowing Tim since he played ball for Dracut High School. He was always a gentleman, and a very caring person. He will be greatly missed.

September 2, 2008

We miss you Tommy! You will never know how much you meant to Erin and her friends. I can remember going up camp with Erin and having you around. You always made me laugh! You will forever be in our hearts...

Love Meaghan and Mike

Laurie Capone (Witkos)

September 2, 2008

It was with great sadness that I learned of Tom's passing. My heart and prayers go out to his family.

I had the pleasure Tom's friendship all through my school years. We had the best times in the Dracut High School band together, and dancing away at the Dance-a-thons. My school days just wouldn't have been the same without him....he could always make me laugh & smile and I will always cherish those memories.

JOYCE & JIMMY GREENLEAF

September 2, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

kim green

September 1, 2008

oh timmy...I met you when you used to drive my dads flower route. you became a very close friend to my family and to me. you helped me through some very difficult times...I thank you for all you did for me. I will never forget our times up north, ski mobiling, boating and laughing. you will be missed. thank you for everything! my thoughts and prayers to the bellefuille family, thank you for raising a truly nice guy. P.S. say hi to dad for me. kim green

Dolores Cook

September 1, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the family. Tim will be sadly missed by many, he was a great guy and lots of fun to be around. He was always there to help when help was needed by many.
He will be in my Prayers forever.

Sadly Missed

Dolores Cook (Pinky)

Erin Joyce

September 1, 2008

It is with deepest sympathy that I write this message. Timmy will be greatly missed. I've known Timmy since I was just a kid up at Newfound, and I will never forget his great sense of humor, and his genuinely warm personality. Timmy we will all miss you, Rest in Peace. To the Bellefeuille Family, I am very sorry for your loss, your son was a wonderful person all around, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michelle (Rancourt) Dufault

September 1, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the Bellefeuille family. I went to school with Tom at DHS. He was a nice kid.

Jim Latham

September 1, 2008

The world lost a gentleman as well as a fine police officer. Tommy was always respectful of those he came into contact with. He will be greatly missed.

marty doto

September 1, 2008

My sympathy goes out to Tims family,Tim was truely a wonderful human being.

Paul Goyette

September 1, 2008

My Deepest Sympathies to your family after this loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Paul

the Blatus Family

September 1, 2008

A good man has been lost, may you rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers to Tom's family.

Brenda Tonks

August 31, 2008

Patricia and Family,
As we grieve together, know you are in our thoughts at this most difficult time. I hope your son is at peace just the same as I know my Mom is.

Ronnie and Sharon Ricard

August 31, 2008

The world has lost a great man. Timmy will be greatly missed, our thoughts and prayers are with the Bellefeuille family

Dan Brady

August 31, 2008

My deepest...deepest sympathy to The Bellefeuille Family. Ah Timmy....you will be missed.....rest in peace my friend.

Margaret (Sis) and Ted (and family) Reed

August 31, 2008

Your in our thoughts and prayers, and we are sorry for your loss. Even though were miles apart your still close to our hearts. We love all of you.

Michael & Kelly Levasseur

August 31, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bellefeuille family. Tommy will be greatly missed.

William & Diane McCarthy

August 31, 2008

Bill, My family & I Are deeply saddened by the loss of your son and our dear friend. We will always remember his jokes and smile and all the stories with my brother George. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.

DAINE AND WILLIAM MCCARTHY

August 31, 2008

BILL , MY FAMILY AND I ARE DEEPLY SADDENED WITH THE LOST OF YOUR SON AND OUR DEAR FRIEND, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS JOKES AND HIS SMILE. YOUR IN OUR PRAYERS MR & MRS BELLEFEUILLE . DIANE AND BILL, AND MY FAMILY

Erin Camara

August 31, 2008

To the Bellefeuille family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Timmy was such a wonderful person and he will be greatly missed.
Michael and Erin Camara (Mahoney)

George & Lisa Pilato

August 31, 2008

It was with a great sense of loss when we heard of Timmy's death.

We wanted to let you know that you have our greatest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened.

Timmy was more than just a wonderful person; he was always so kind and considerate to us that we always welcomed seeing him at every opportunity.

And, we know that his passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him.

Timmy will always remain within our hearts

Jerry Mousseau

August 31, 2008

my sincerest condolences to the Bellefeuille family. I had the pleasure of working with Tom when he first started with the Lowell P.D.

Saints Medical Center 4A Staff

August 31, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Russell Barbara

August 31, 2008

I would like to express my sincerest sympathies on behalf of myself and my children: Kevin Lagasse, Michelle (Lagasse) Bakke and Nicolle (Lagasse) Houston. I will keep Timmy in my memories always. He was a wonderful friend to Kevin and he will truly be missed.

Allan / Pauline Mahoney & Family

August 31, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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