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James Belanger Obituary
MILLBURY - James Anthony Belanger, 15, beloved youngest son of Brumilda S. and Alex H. Kittenplan died Saturday December 1, 2018 due to a fire in the family home in Millbury.
James was born in Weymouth, son of Brumilda S. (Oliva) Kittenplan and John P. Belanger.
He has lived in Millbury for 6 years where he was a member of the 10th grade Class of the Millbury Junior/Senior High School. James was a proud and dedicated member of the Civil Air Patrol.
James leaves his loving family, his parents, Brumilda S. and Alex H. Kittenplan, his older brother, Zachary, all of Millbury; maternal grandmother, Angela Hernandez of Honduras; paternal grandfather, Philip Belanger; adoptive grandmother, Barbara Vogel of Norwell; also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins including Scott and Doris Vogel of Norwell; Scott and Leticia Burgess of Plymouth; Angela McKeown of Rockland; Rene Oliva of East Boston; Raymon Oliva of Honduras; and a great uncle, Thomas Welch of Swampscott. He was predeceased by maternal grandfather, Bibian Oliva and paternal grandmother, Karen Belanger.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cadet James A. Belanger Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o the Goddard Cadet Squadron, PO Box 28, Millbury, MA 01527.
Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Sunday December 16, 2018 from 1:00-5:00 pm in the BRITTON-WALLACE FUNERAL HOME, 91 Central St, Auburn. His funeral will be on Monday December 17, 2018 with a funeral Mass celebrated at 10 am in Saint Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford St North, Auburn (Please kindly go directly to church). Burial will be held privately. To leave a note of condolence for James's family or to view his "Book of Memories" please visit, www.brittonfuneralhomes.com
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Scott Vogel
December 3, 2024
James you are always in our hearts, love Uncle Scott, Auntie Doris and Sarah
Leslie Logan
December 16, 2018
The depths of my heart and soul go out to James and his family. My son, Grayson, will cherish all of the amazing memories he made with his CAP brother and friend. May you Rest In Peace, James. You will certainly not be forgotten.
Maria Hopper
December 16, 2018
My memories of James go back a few years, to Shaw School. He was smart, kind, and could always make people feel happy around him. In his short life, he touched many hearts and had very good friends. James will be missed greatly and will continue to walk in many hearts forever. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family at this difficult time.
Auntie Doris, Uncle Scott, Sarah and Gram. Vogel
December 14, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. James will be missed dearly but we all should try to remember his smiling face and all the joy that he brought to our hearts. There were so many great times that we spent together and those will never be forgotten. James will always remain in our hearts.
Auntie Doris, Uncle Scott, Sarah and Gram. Vogel
December 14, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. James will be missed dearly but we all should try to remember his smiling face and all the joy that he brought to our hearts. There were so many great times that we spent together and those will never be forgotten. James will always remain in our hearts.
James Belanger
December 14, 2018
Our family, including my son; Dr. James Anthony Belanger, sends condolences to the loss of yet another young Belanger.
Ryan Briggs
December 13, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. You were the only person who could cheer me up when I needed it most and I cant thank you enough for what you did for me. You were so kind and loving. When I met you in 5th grade, we just became best friends and had very good times with each other. Im sad this had to happen to such a young person with a bright future. You impacted my life in such a way it will never be the same without you. We talked from the second we got to school to the second we went to bed. You will always be loved and missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Love you James. Rest easy.
Heather Briggs
December 13, 2018
Rest easy, James. Thank you for being a great friend to my son, he is absolutely heartbroken and will forever miss you. Prayers sent to the Kittenplan/Belanger family.
A Mother
December 13, 2018
May he Rest In Peace and his memory be eternal
Jean Champagney
December 13, 2018
My son, Peter, went to encampment with James. They were directly across the hall from each other and Peter could not speak more highly of James. He said that whenever things got tough, everyone went to see James because he could always cheer them up.
I can not imagine the pain of losing a child, but my older sister died when she was 17. We all swore that we would take the best things about her and incorporate those things into our lives. Peter and I discussed this. He believes that in honoring him this way, James spirit will live on. Know that in his time on earth, James inspired others to be kind, brave, strong, funny, resilient, and very much a leader. He has left a huge mark on my son's heart and Peter will be a better person for knowing him.
Peter heard the news when he was decorating his squadron for their Christmas party. He was devastated. He told me that everytime he see Christmas decorations, he is going to think about James. I told him that wasn't necessarily a bad thing. James will never be forgotten.
You have my heartfelt condolences. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
A Mom
December 12, 2018
I do not know you or your family; and I did not know James. As a mother, my heart breaks for you all. I am hoping that in time, your memories of James make you smile when you remember them, and take comfort in knowing he is with you always. I am so very sorry for your family's loss.
Lt. Alison Caudle, DCC
December 12, 2018
From all of us at Civil Air Patrol NC-024 Gastonia Composite Squadron, our hearts are broken for you and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
December 11, 2018
James was a friend of mine from camp over the summer, and even though I only knew him for a week he made a meaningful impact on everyone by being an exemplary person and great friend. He always had a great sense of humor and a beyond exceptional determination in everything he did. We all looked forward to seeing him as staff next summer. I am so sorry this tragedy has struck, and my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
Keelyn & Tom Welch
December 10, 2018
We are so sorry that this tragedy has struck our family. James is a
wonderful young man and he will be missed by all who ever met
him. Please accept our love and sympathy.
Keelyn and Tom.
December 10, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Linda Girard
December 9, 2018
My heart cries for your family.
Sending my prayers & comfort during your time of grief.
Linda Girard & family
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