Richard Henry Bellavance

1941 - 2010

BORN

1941

DIED

2010

Richard Bellavance Obituary

Richard Henry Bellavance of Torrance California passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the age of 69 after a long bout with lung cancer. He was born in Lewiston, Maine on April 23, 1941, the son of Dominique P. and Lillian J. (Couturier) Bellavance. Richard lived his youth in Maine, then served in the army for 4 years, where he was stationed in Germany. He then moved to Southern California for work, and was shortly reunited with his longtime friend, Helen Blais. They soon married, and had two sons, Scott and Todd. Richard worked 39 years in the Aerospace Industry, at places such as North American, Rockwell and Boeing. Among the many positions held, he was a satellite technician, and contributed to the space shuttle program and the GPS satellite system. He retired in 2002 and continued to live in Torrance. Richard was a great man who would go out of his way to help anyone that needed it. He had a great sense of humor, and would love to joke around with people. He enjoyed playing with his grandchildren, meeting with retired friends, and taking vacations to Maine to reunite with his family and enjoy lobster and Italian sandwiches. He is predeceased by his father, Dominique; mother, Lillian; and brothers, Paul and Louis. Survivors include his two sons, Scott and Todd of Torrance, Todd's wife, Colette and their children, Nicholas and Danielle; ex-wife, Helen of Lomita; brother, Girard "Jerry" and his wife, Diane of Auburn Maine; sister-in-law, Lorraine Bellavance of Auburn, Maine; and many nieces and nephews. He was loved by all who knew him, and will be greatly missed. For more information on the memorial service, or to contact the family, please email Scott at [email protected] or Todd at [email protected].

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Published by Daily Breeze from Jun. 6 to Jun. 8, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Bellavance

8 Entries

Nick Bellavance

January 11, 2018

You were a great grandpa to me we always like making your good tacos with my dad but you were just always a good grandpa to me from Nick bellavance

Steve Botkin

June 15, 2010

Richard, you were a great partner to work with during the times we did at Rockwell and as a friend. So glad I was able to facebook with you when we did. May you rest in place and you'll never be forgotten.

Doris & Herb Pichon

June 12, 2010

I will miss your e-mails and your calls..We will keep you in our prayers..God bless your family, and may you rest in peace.Doris & Herb

Michael Hunter

June 8, 2010

I'll never forget the pizza dinner we had together! It was one of the most memorable times I had with Richard Bellavance! He is missed by me for sure!

Sheila Harrington

June 8, 2010

Say "Hi" to Jesus for me :) I will miss you Uncle Dick.

Elissa DiPasquale

June 8, 2010

Although I didn't know your dad, I know you had a close relationship with him. He was a great man and contributed so much to this country and departed from this world way too soon. I am so sorry for this incredible loss to your family. May God bless you and your family during this time and always.

Linda Roman

June 8, 2010

As teenagers, Dick was one of my older brother Bob's best friends. I knew who he was, but didn't really know him!

A few years ago, Dick visited the building where I gather with some of the believers, who God calls "His Church", to study God's Word. The building in which we get together is Sovereign Grace Chapel in Auburn, ME. After the service was over, I introduced myself (using my married name) and Dick said he was visiting here from CA. He told me that he grew up in Auburn and was hoping to locate a few old friends. To see if I could help Dick, I asked him to give me a few of their names. The first name he gave me was my brother Bob's. He was so shocked and also very happy! Dick did remember me as Bob's sister Linda, but never would have recognized me,(age does that)!

I asked Dick how he chose to visit us at Sovereign Grace Chapel and he said he found us on the Internet. If anyone knows Scripture, they will know that it was God Who sent Dick to our gathering (am sure for many wonderful reasons, one of which, was locating Bob.)

Bob and Dick were able to get together and keep in touch. I too, kept in touch with Dick on e-mail and then on Face Book. Around December or January, Bob told Dick I had learned I had cancer and was nervous about starting chemo. So, Dick called me on the phone and gave me real encouragement about the procedures, etc. He also took the time to tell me about his juicing veggies and fruits, and how much better he was feeling. I followed his suggestions and I thank God for using Rick in this wonderful way in my life!

My prayer is for Dick's family, that they will have God's peace and know that Dick had a faith which believed that Jesus Christ said, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life and that no man comes unto the Father but by Me."
John 14:6
All those who believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior, will one day rise with Dick and me in that Great Resurrection Day when Jesus Christ reappears to Planet Earth.
I Thessalonians 4:13-18

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