Portsmouth, New Hampshire
1967 - 2003
Portsmouth-Susan Grace Belyea, 35, of 163 Blue Heron Drive, Osprey Landing, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She was born September 25, 1967 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, MA, the daughter of Delbert Belyea and Judith (Bergfors) Belyea.
She has resided in Portsmouth for 3 years and was a graduate of Somersworth High School, class of 1986. She also attended the New Hampshire Stratham Technical College. Susan worked at the Forestry Service as a laboratory technician in Durham for seven years. She loved spending time with her children, family and friends. She was also very close with her many nieces and nephews.
Survivors include her loving mother, Judith (Bergfors) Belyea of Dover, NH; two adoring children, Reggie and Delani Belyea of Portsmouth; four sisters, Stacia O’Neil and her husband Owen of Hampton, Sara Leavitt and her husband Allan of Stratham, Sheryl Long and her husband Alan of Dover and Sandra DuBois and her husband Robert of Dover; several nieces and nephews; several aunts and uncles; and cousins.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, February 04, 2003, from 6pm-8pm at the Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, 655 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 05, 2003 at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 28 Cataract Avenue, Dover, NH 03820 at 11am, with the Reverend Ann Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery, Dover, NH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to a trust for her children: Susan Belyea Memorial Fund, Attention Barbara Campagna, Bank of New Hampshire, 333 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801.
I am truly sorry for your loss. I met Susan and the children through their dentist and I enjoyed seeing them come in together. To Reggie and Delani my prayers are with you. Blessed be to you.
Cindy Gervais Ward
February 07, 2003 | Lee, NH
I am so sorry for your loss. Sue was a very kind and loving person, she will be loved and missed by many.... I will keep your family in my prayers....
wendy
February 06, 2003 | Somersworth, NH
Dear Delani,
We love you and want you to know we are praying for you as you grieve the loss of your mother. She was so proud of you and loved you more than anything. I am sorry that we were unable to attend her funeral. Please call and let us know how you are when you can.
Kate, Sara, & Hannah Mooney
February 06, 2003 | Somersworth, NH
To Delanie,and Reggie;
I am so sorry to hear the loss of your mom,she was a very special person to me and I regreat that I have been out of town on business and could not attend the services. Your mom was a very special caring person who loved you and reggie more that anything in the world, I pray that you will always think of her and hold her to your heart as I hold her to mine, I will never forget her all my days and I hope that God will heal your suffering. God bless you Reggie and...
Joseph Ellis
February 05, 2003 | Rochester, NH
To the family of Susan,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. There are no words that I could say to make you feel better, I just wanted you to know I was thinking of you all.
Janice Brown
Ports Head Start
Janice
February 04, 2003 | Portsmouth, NH
To the family,
We are so sorry for the loss of you beloved sister, aunt, daughter and mother. I have been touched by the outpouring of support and love your family is receiving in this time of need. Susan must have been a wonderful woman and a special person in your family as well as the community. I wish we had known her better while she was with us. Our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Allison O'Neil
February 04, 2003 | Fremont, NH
Delani,
You, Reggie and your entire family have been in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry and I are so sorry for the loss of your mother. You are such a wonderful, smart, funny and caring girl ~ it is a pleasure to know you and spend time with you. I hope you can take comfort in the many special memories you have of your mother.
Love,
"Auntie" Tricia
Tricia Lallemand
February 04, 2003 | Somersworth, NH
To The Children, Family Of Susan
I want to send my deepest sympathy for your loss. You are all in my prayers. Susan will be missed.
Lisa LaFerriere (Desmarais)
February 04, 2003 | Dover, NH
Dear Stacy & family -
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your sister. My prayers are with you and your family.
Cindy Bruder
February 04, 2003 | N. Chelmsford, MA
