John Belgard Obituary

BELGARD JOHN EDWARD BELGARD "Jack" On Monday, November 3, 2008, John Edward (Jack) Belgard, 81, of Highland, MD. Beloved husband for 63 years of Mary C. Belgard; father of John (Jack) and Gregory Belgard, Jennifer Beard and Donna Wade; son of Gladys E. and the late John E. Reynolds; brother of Peggy Jean Mooney. Also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to join the family in a tribute celebration to Jack's life on Sunday, November 9, 1 to 5 p.m. at Maple Lawn Community Center, 7600 Maple Lawn Blvd., Fulton, MD 20759. Dress is casual as Jack would have wanted it. In lieu of any flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Arrangements by Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 6, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John Belgard

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John Stock

May 21, 2025

I worked for Jack and Sully back in the early 1970's. They taught me how to fix things, but taught me the work ethic that's gotten me through life. I'm a better person today, from the time I worked at Belgard Engineering. My condolences to the family for Jack will be missed.
John Stock

Jo (Caherty) Scherer

November 28, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I used to go with my dad Frank Caherty to Belgard Engineering to chat when I was little. Like my dad, he was a really cool guy. I bought my first car from Jack, 1974 Duster that used to be a C&P Telephone company car that went "ding ding ding" when it was in reverse. Jack swore he didn't know how to disengage the dinger, but I think he liked to chuckle at me whenever he heard it. After my dad passed away, I would occassionaly stop in to say hi and to have work done on my subsequent cars. Jack was alot like my dad- tough but really a nice guy who you always knew was going to tell you like it was. I bet there are alot of people who the family isn't aware of who really admired Jack Belgard, and I hope there is some comfort (and chuckling) in knowing that he will be remembered fondly by many people.

Patrick Caherty

November 26, 2008

I learned some of the most valuable lessons of my life while listening to my Dad and Jack BS after-hours (and in later years, during working hours) at Belgard Engineering. It may sound funny, but I really did grow up in that shop. I'll never forget how Jack used to grab me by the arm and pull me closer to share one of these golden nuggets -- "don't turn your nose up at a free beer" and "never run to the outside of the corner" are two that come immediately to mind.

When I graduated from UM in 1991, about a year after my Dad had passed away, Jack grabbed me by the arm and said, "Patrick, your Dad was always proud of you. And I'm proud of you, too." I will never forget "Old Man" Belgard, and I'm a better man for having known him.

Annette Waddell

November 20, 2008

I filled John and Mary's Rx's in Clarksville. I have gotten to know him over the last few years and will cherish his memory forever. He reminded me of my own father of which I am very close. He truly was a special person. He always would say to me "I'm so glad you got to see me". To Johns family I want to say "I AM glad I got to know John". My deepest sympathies to the entire Belgard family. Annette W.

Charlie Basham

November 14, 2008

Having the privilege of knowing & working around Jack since the middle 1960's,I will truly miss him.We also shared the same birth month & day & called each other on that day.My most deepest sympathy to the family , he was a man that can never be replaced.

Nancy Parsly

November 14, 2008

Jack there is a big void on this earth now,you will be missed. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.

Dick & Alma Woolbert

November 6, 2008

To Grammie and family, Jack was a great teacher, hard taskmaster, and Dick enjoyed working for him all those years. May your memories give you comfort at this difficult time and in the days ahead. We extend our deepest sympathy to you all.

Andrea Bruce-Smith

November 6, 2008

Grammie and family,

I will truly miss Grandad as he, like you all, always treated me as one of the family. I will cherish the many fond memories of vacations together to the lake and outer banks as well as family gatherings & holidays spent with you all. I will miss his good-natured joking around. He was a special person. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. ~ Andrea Bruce-Smith

Angela and Bob Bruce

November 6, 2008

He was loved by his grand-daughter Mary Lewis and he was very kind to my daughter Andrea. We share you loss.

James Healy

November 6, 2008

To the belgards i worked with jack and the boys in the mid 70"s he was a tuff man to work for but allways treated me good,sorry to hear of your loss your old friend the lube rack man (mule) jim healy

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