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Robert passed away early Wednesday morning at the Whidden Memorial Hospital after a recent decline with overwhelming illness. He was 82 years of Age. Born and raised in Chelsea he was one of ten children born to the late Adelard J. and Eva (Cormier) Belanger. Robert attended local schools, played high school football and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of '54. He enlisted in the US Army and served honorably during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam Era. He was honorably discharged in 1960 and returned to the family home on Spencer Ave in Chelsea. Shortly thereafter he married the former Palma M. Tentindo. They made their home in Chelsea raising their daughter and two sons. Together they shared 52 years of marriage before Palma's passing five years ago. Robert worked as a civilian employee with the US Coast Guard in Boston, ultimately holding the position of Chief Vessel Documentation Officer. He returned to school receiving an associate's degree in business management from Newbury College. He also studied and was extremely well versed in Marine law. He retired from the Coast Guard Station after 40 years of service. In his lifetime Robert always placed family first, was delighted with the many accomplishments of his children and his spare time he enjoyed woodworking, lighthouse history, and making birdhouses. He was a past commissioner of the Chelsea Housing Authority, acknowledged and memorialized at the Margolis Building. He was active in Chelsea Little League and is fondly remembered by countless former Mill Hill children whom he instructed in baseball. He was a past member of the French Naturalization Club, Chelsea VFW, American Legion, the DAV and was admitted to the Sons of the Civil War Veterans. In addition to his parents and beloved wife Palma, Robert was also preceded in death by three of his brothers; the late Roger, Frank and Vernon Belanger. He was proud to be the father of: "Chelsea Soldiers Home Director of Nursing" Debra Antonelli and her husband Francis "Chip" of Everett, Chelsea Police Sergeant, Robert C. Belanger Jr. of Chelsea and retired Chelsea Communications Operator, James Belanger and his companion Barbara Richard of Chelsea. Cherished grandfather of Anthony Antonelli of Chelsea, Robert Belanger, III of Hampstead , NH and Sara Belanger of Chelsea. Dear brother of Richard Belanger of Malden, Ray Belanger of Hanover, Norma Schroth of Haverhill, Donald "Joseph" Belanger of Medford, Ronald Belanger of Salem, NH, Daniel Belanger of Hopkinton. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members and relatives.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral from the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Tuesday April 4 th , at 9:00 A.M. Followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Michael the Archangel Chapel, 91 Crest Ave, Chelsea "Soldiers Home" at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Peabody Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Monday from 4 - 8 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
DONATIONS: Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Chelsea Soldiers Home Recreation Dept. 91 Crest Ave. Chelsea, MA 02150.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral from the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Tuesday April 4 th , at 9:00 A.M. Followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Michael the Archangel Chapel, 91 Crest Ave, Chelsea "Soldiers Home" at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Peabody Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Monday from 4 - 8 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
DONATIONS: Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Chelsea Soldiers Home Recreation Dept. 91 Crest Ave. Chelsea, MA 02150.
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Funeral Services
Visitation
April
3
Monday
Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Mass of Christian Burial
April
4
Tuesday
St. Michael the Archangel Chapel
Starts at 10:00 am
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