Obituary of Daniel Henri Bélanger

Bélanger, Daniel Henri

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Daniel Henri Bélanger, beloved husband and best friend to Beverly Bélanger (McConnell) on January 02 in Venice, Florida.  Loving father to Steve Bélanger (Josée) and Mélanie Bélanger-Caron (Stéphane).  Cherished grandfather of Caleb, Gabriel, Samuel, Annabelle and Marc-André.  Loving brother to his twin Michel Bélanger (Anne) and dear brother to Gisèle Bourgeois (late Julien), Maurice Bélanger (Gail), Lucie Giroux (Bernard), Robert Bélanger, Yvon Bélanger (Nicole), Rachel Turner (late Andrew), Rolande Bélanger, Hélène Bélanger, Laurent Bélanger (Karen).  He will be missed by his brother and sister-in-law Jim and Ruby McConnell.  Predeceased by his parents Germain and Odette Bélanger (née Bray) and his brother Jacques Bélanger (Denise).  He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and family in Canada and the U.S.  He will be greatly missed by his golfing buddies and the "Thirsty Thursday" bunch.  Beloved by all who knew him, he will be missed more than words can say.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 commencing at 1:30pm at the St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, Smiths Falls.  Family will be present at the Church to receive condolences commencing at 12:30pm.  Following the service, there will be a light lunch and gathering of friends and family at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch-95.  For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made in Dan's memory to the Diabetes Association of Canada or the Big Sky Ranch in Kemptville, where he got his beloved Scottie.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls.  Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca