Ann J. Bellavance, 61, of 145 Green St., Berlin, NH passed away on Jan. 12, 2014 at her home, with family by her side. She was born in Berlin, NH on July 28, 1952 the daughter of Rene and Arline (Beaudoin) Bellavance and was a lifelong resident. Ann worked at Coos County Nursing Home for 34 years. She was a member of St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish. She enjoyed crocheting, painting, going to the beach, flea markets, shopping and especially spending time with her family and friends.
Family members include her sister Colette Poulin and husband Robert of Gorham, NH, nieces Carol Deslisle and husband Moe of Concord, NH and Paula Huot and husband Richard of Berlin, NH, a nephew Robert Poulin and fiancee Penny Fontaine of Gorham, NH,b many great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces, great great nephews, cousins, friends, and co-workers at Coos County Nursing Home, also her beloved cats Chocolate, Cinnamon and Precious. She was predeceased by her parents.
A funeral service will be held on Monday January 20, 2014 at 1 PM at the Bryant Funeral Home, 180 Hillside Ave., Berlin. Burial will follow in St. Kieran Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Monday from 11 to 1 PM prior to the service. Donations in her memory may be made to A.V. Home Care Services or the Humane Society in North Conway.