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Donald Belanger Obituary
He was predeceased by his father, Albert Belanger; his mother, Vivian Bryant and his daughter, Norma Jean Belanger. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 yrs, Leatrice (Plasse) Belanger formerly of Webster, MA; 3 children, Martha (Belanger) Ward, Donald Belanger Jr. and wife Sunny and Elizabeth Keech; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He also has 3 brothers; Albert Belanger, Charles Bryant and Joseph Belanger; 3 sisters, Vivian Connelly, Beatrice Belanger and Mary Belanger and many nieces and nephews including those he considered daughters, Mary Connelly Dean and husband James; Kathy Connelly Jones and Shelly Connelly Hanna.
A viewing will be at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5033 Rouse Dr. in Virginia Beach on Monday, February 6, 2023 from 6PM-8PM. Services will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 1PM at the Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. in Norfolk immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Virginia Beach SPCA or the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joan Crank Family
February 6, 2023
Our prayers are for our Lord to give you all peace in your hearts through this very difficult time. We Love you all. Joan Crank and Family
BARBARA L WALDREN
February 6, 2023
Condolences to the entire Belanger family. Don was my landlord for over 20 years at 3 different locations. I met his family and enjoyed knowing them all. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Love and prayers.
Joanie
February 5, 2023
Dear Lea and family
My brothers Paul & Don and I are deeply saddened by Don´s passing. He certainly had an interesting life. I loved our many visits and our conversations. With his larger than life personality there was never a dull moment for sure!
My Mom and Dad always looked forward to your trips to Webster or their trips to Virginia. If anyone ever deserved a true celebration of life it DEFINITELY would be Don. Im sure he will have a lot of open arms greeting him in heaven.
I will miss him from the bottom of my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love
Joanie
Paula Kocsis
February 5, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carolyn Anderson
February 4, 2023
I have tons of memories of lunches at the VFW with "MY" USS Forrestal guys - Hugh McCabe, Bob Kohler, Joe Costello & other Navy friends - Dan Ogletree, Stu Carson + more. The jokes, laughter & political views expressed with Nothing Held Back. Most of the time, I was the only woman at the table, unless -thank God - a wife joined in occasionally to help "shoulder" the "meeting" -- and meetings they were! You had to have a good sense of humor & a thick skin or leave the table! We did Dining Outs once a month & Thursday lunches at VFW. The people I met & fell in love with were This Group. Don enjoyed the time there so much. All of us could ask him for 100% professional guidance on real estate matters. He was always willing to help. I know everyone misses him & the backyard parties at the Belangers - laughed till we cried many times. Bless you for all the love & laughs you gave. Love: Carolyn Anderson, Public Affairs Officer, USS Forrestal Memorial Association & loving friend
Brenda Rea
February 4, 2023
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February 4, 2023
My sincere condolences to the family. During this difficult time, many thoughts and prayers are being said on behalf of your family. Relying on the promise that all forms of suffering will be eliminated soon can bring comfort.
Shelly
February 3, 2023
Uncle Donnie´s desire to "live" his life, coupled with his positive attitude, these past few months was incredibly admirable. He has always been such a strong example and a stable constant in my life. He will be dearly missed.
One of "his girls",
Shelly
Shelly Saupe
February 3, 2023
May fond memories bring you comfort during this hard time. We enjoyed Don´s visit to Cincinnati this past fall, he was a wonderful man and had great stories to tell.
Our heart and prayers go out to you and your family -
Mike and Shelly Saupe
Bob and Grace Burrows
February 2, 2023
Condolences to the family, extended family and friends. May God be with you all at this difficult time.
Bob and Gracie Burrows
Therese L. Cooper
February 2, 2023
I have known the Belangers my entire life; they were part of the Navy family that started in GTMO, Cuba in the 1950's. Can only remember kindness. Healing prayers for his wife and family.
Mike Shampine
February 2, 2023
Don was a military hero and an amazing family man. He was always there to lend a hand. I am thankful for his support to my father throughout the years. He will be greatly missed.
Laurie Harmon
February 2, 2023
Donald will surely be missed by many. He was a good, kind man who touched so many lives . Wishing the family happy memories and love .
Dennis and Julia Santos
February 2, 2023
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Belanger. I have known the Belanger family since Steve Bell, DJ, and I were students at Bayside High School in the mid 70's. I was always treated like another family member and I was so blessed to know the family. The Belanger's opened their home to everyone and I have so many great memories of parties and gatherings at their home. Just as they invited me into their family, I feel as I have lost a close family member as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Belanger and all of the family. I was truly blessed to know him and the family, but I will always cherish the memories.
Sheryl
February 1, 2023
We are sadden to hear of his passing. He was a nice man and very considerate person. I'll miss seeing him. And I hope his family will find peace of mind. One Day at a time.
Sheryl Hodge an Michael Brownson
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Feb
6
Viewing
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory - Southside Chapel - Virginia Beach5033 Rouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Feb
7
Service
1:00 p.m.
Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory - Southside Chapel - Virginia Beach5033 Rouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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