Neil Fennelly Belisle

Neil Fennelly Belisle obituary, Pittsfield, MA

Neil Fennelly Belisle

Neil Belisle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals-West Chapel - North Adams on Jan. 6, 2026.
Neil Fennelly Belisle, 85, of Stamford died on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Southern Vermont Hospital. Neil was born in North Adams on April 23, 1940 a son of the late Maurice & Vera (Drake) Belisle.
Neil graduated from Drury High School and was a veteran of the Vermont National Guard. He was employed by Hunter Machine Company, Modern Dairy as a milk man, Williams College in the buildings and grounds department, Yankee Nuclear Plan, Custodian at the Stamford Community Church. Neil was a member of the Stamford Volunteer Fire Department, enjoyed woodworking and was an active member of the Stamford Community Church.
Neil married Judith Lorraine (Eldred) Belisle on September 14, 1963, she died on November 24, 2017. Neil leaves his children, Sheila Rougeau (Dodd) of North Adams, Sharon Herzig (Robert) of Kennebunk, Maine, Bruce Belisle (Jennifer) of Stamford, VT, Stacy Leclair of North Adams; sister, Kathy Rose Belisle of North Adams, 8 grandchildren, Megan Hagen, Zachary Kuzia, Lauren McKabe, Lindsey Herzig, Ashlyn Belisle, Camryn Belisle, John Leclair, Adam Leclair, great grandchildren, Nolan, Sabrina, Nora, Lennon and Fenley. He was predeceased by his brother, David E. Belisle.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A funeral for Neil Belisle will be on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Stamford Community Church. Burial will be in the springtime in Millard Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Stamford Community Church or the Stamford Volunteer Fire Department. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Neil, please visit our floral store.

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