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Joan Bellmore Obituary

BELLMORE, JOAN O. In Yale New Haven Hospital, Saturday, February 2, 2013, Joan O. Bellmore of Guilford passed away peacefully. Mrs. Bellmore is the beloved wife of 64 years of Harold Bellmore. Born in New Haven on May 22, 1928, daughter of the late William Lester O'Hara and Mother of Hal Bellmore of Durham, Cynthia Bellmore of Guilford, Claire Mongillo of Woodbridge and the late Steven A. Bellmore. Also survived by two grandchildren, Jeffrey Bellmore and Ashley Mongillo, a sister, Florence Gormley of Summerfield, FL and several nieces and nephews. Joan grew up in New Haven and graduated from Hillhouse High School. She and her family summered in Milford for many years. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, Feb 5 from 4 - 6 pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Services will be held at 6 pm on Tuesday at the Guilford Funeral Home. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Bellmore's memory may be made to SARAH Seneca, c/o 246 Goose Ln, Suite 104, Guilford, CT 06437. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit: www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com

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Published by The New Haven Register from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2013.

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Debbie Thody

February 5, 2013

Dear Hap, We are so very glad that we had the chance to visit with you & Joan when we were "home" last time! Please know that we are holding all of you closely in our thoughts & in our hearts. Love & hugs, Simmie, Debbie & Frank

Ed & Susan Wydra

February 4, 2013

Hap, so sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful wife Joan. We hope that
your happy memories of her will help you and your family through this difficult time.

Valerie Jones

February 4, 2013

Dear Hap and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your lose, my heart goes out to you. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

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