TAUNTON – Norman G. Belanger, husband of Catherine M. (Duarte) Belanger of Taunton and previously, the husband of the late Edna M. (Legrow) Belanger,died at Longmeadow of Taunton on April 22, 2014.
He was 89.
Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Harry O. and Lydia (Grenier) Belanger.
A lifelong resident of Taunton, he was a 1943 graduate of Taunton High School, later serving on a submarine in the U.S. Navy during WW II.
In 1986, he retired as Superintendent of Generation, after being employed by the TMLP for thirty years.
Mr. Belanger was also a communicant of St. Jude the Apostle Church and remained devout in his faith.
Mr. Belanger was an adored family patriarch, especially enjoying dinners, cook-outs, and gatherings with his family.
An excellent cook, he was especially known for his homemade bread.
In addition to his love of international travel and spending several winters in Florida with his wife, Mr. Belanger was also an avid reader and had a great interest in computers and technology.
A history enthusiast, Mr. Belanger was well-read on many topics, especially the Civil War, enjoying visits to many of the war’s battlefields.
Possessing a quiet sense of humor, an easy-going nature, and an intellect both inherent and attained through varied interests and experience, Mr. Belanger was a man with an ability to engage anyone in meaningful conversation.
In addition to his wife, he leaves two sons, Norman Belanger, Jr. and his wife, Roberta and Brian Belanger and his wife, Mary Beth; two daughters, Joan C. Kelley and her husband, John and Diane M. Clark and her husband, Dave; a brother, Harry R. Belanger, all of Taunton; and a daughter-in-law, Joan E. Belanger of New Jersey, widow of his late son, Ric Belanger; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; and several cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral mass at St. Jude the Apostle Church on Friday April 25th at 8 a.m.
Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Calling Hours will be held at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Thursday, April 24th from 4 to 7 p.m.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.