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Roland Belanger Obituary

BELANGER, ROLAND "THE MAILMAN" 87, June 7, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Edna (Boulais) Belanger. Father of Roland (Ann) Belanger, Claire (Leonard) Slack-Rathbun, Suzanne (John) Garceau, Ronald (Christine) Belanger and Richard (Tina) Belanger. Grandfather of 12. Great-grandfather of 15. Son of the late Marcel and Medora (Doucette) Belanger. Brother of Lorraine Bianchi and the late Beatrice Sirois and Pauline Lyons. Funeral with Military Honors Friday at 9 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Cecilia Church, 755 Central Ave. Interment, Notre Dame Cemetery. VISITATION Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the MDA (supported by Roland and his fellow letter carriers) or St. Cecilia School Scholarship Fund. Full obituary: TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jun. 11, 2013.

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Carl Spavold

June 18, 2013

Sorry to hear about you loss... my heart goes out to you all... hope you all are fine ... miss an love you guys... I'll look yous up in August...

Nancy Zaluski

June 16, 2013

Dear Claire, Scott, Eric, and all the family.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know this is a difficult time, and my thoughts and prayers are with the family. You have a lot of good memories that will help you through now. Sincere sympathy, Nancy

Janice and Steve Kalliavas

June 14, 2013

Ron,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Please accept our deepest condolences and know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kathy & Vinnie Kowal

June 13, 2013

Roland, Ann and family so sorry for your loss.

Kerry Biron

June 13, 2013

Rick and Tina,

Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I understand the empty place the loss of a parent can bring. May God grant you peace as you go forward.

Cynthia Del Sesto

June 13, 2013

Claire and family, At this difficult time know that you are in our thoughts. We will keep you all in our prayers. Your memories of all the times you spent with your Dad will forever keep him close.You have a very special family. Love, Cynthia, David and Grace

Dave and Jayne Miller

June 13, 2013

Ron and Chris,
Our thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Beth and Joe Agius

June 13, 2013

Claire and Family-
Please accept our sympathy on the passing of your Dad and Father. Our prayers are with you especially at this sorrowful time. May he rest in peace.

Peter Farinha

June 13, 2013

Roland, Ann and Family,
I'm sorry for your loss, May you always find comfort in the memories you carry of your loved one.

Linda Fox

June 13, 2013

To the Belanger family, I am so sorry for your loss. Not only was your Dad our mailman but the boys were our paperboys. What I remember the most about your Dad is that he was always smiling and never had a bad word to say about anybody. R.I.P. Roland you will be missed.

Lynne Sawyer-Veilleux

June 11, 2013

Dear Claire and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy at the passing of your Dad. I always thought of your Dad, and your Mom as well, as just the sweetest of people, and thought you were a great family.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers, and those of my Mom, in these difficult days.
Most sincerely,
Lynne (Sawyer) Veilleux and Eleanor Sawyer

Kelly Peltier

June 11, 2013

May fond memories of your Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle , Friend keep him alive in your hearts forever......Rest in peace Uncle Roland
Great Nephew Kelly Peltier (Bill's son) and family

June 11, 2013

Rollie is famous in Pawtucket and I am so glad you shared the picture of him in his uniform. His laughter in the post office was infectious and his kindness legendary. May your memories console your family as we all fondly remember the smiling A & P man turned Mailman. May he rest in peace forever!
Meg Battersby

David Nero

June 11, 2013

Claire, my deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dad. You can find peace in the fact that you were a terrific daughter to him. He loved you as much as you loved him. God bless you.

Muriel Woodcock

June 11, 2013

Claire and Sons,
So sorry to hear about your father's passing.May he rest in peace. You're in my prayers and thoughts.

Jim and Maureen Landry

June 9, 2013

Roland and Ann,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:25-30

Debbie Belanger

June 7, 2013

To the belanger family. I am so sorry to hear about pepere's passing. He was an amazing man with a huge heart. He always had a big smile on his face. I wish i had the chance to thank him for being the greatest grandfather to my kid's Kerri an Jason. R.I.P.Pepere you will always be in my heart.

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