Joseph L. Belanger

Joseph Leo Belanger, 88, of died on October 8, 2016 the Monarch Center in Saco.He was born in Sanford on December 30, 1927 to Stanislas and Marie (Guillemette) Belanger. During his working life, he worked for Donovan and Donovan and retired in 1989.He was a member of the Air Corps. He was also a member of the Rochembeau Club for many years and was a base drum player for them. Joseph enjoyed his retirement years at his camp. There were plenty of parties and some lasted the whole weekend.His hobbies included playing different card games, laughing and having a good time. He also enjoyed riding his party boat and giving rides around the lake playing French music.He will be missed but not forgotten.Survivors include a daughter Paulette Gonneville and her husband Ray, a son Leo Paul Belanger and his wife Diane, five brothers, Emile Belanger of Sanford, Raymond Belanger of Waterboro, Gerard Belanger of Sanford, Henry Belanger of Sanford and Roland Belanger of Florida, three sisters, Irene Melanson, Rose Melanson and Lorraine Thibodeau, of Sanford, two granddaughters, Amanda and Samantha Gonneville, two grandsons, Casey and Jesse Belanger and many in laws, nieces and nephews and cousins.Visiting hours will be held on Friday October, 14 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.at Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter St. Sanford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 15, at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Family Church of St. Therse Parish of Lisieux, 66 North Avenue, Sanford. Burial will follow at St. Ignatius Cemetery.Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-SpringvaleTo leave a message of condolence please visit click condolences tab at left.