Gary J. Bellefleur, Jr. Obituary (1960 - 2010)

STETSON--Gary Joseph Bellefleur, Jr., 49, died unexpectedly April 26, 2010 at his residence. He was born November 17, 1960 in Bangor, a son of Gary and Rosa (Savage) Bellefleur, Sr. He graduated from Central High School, Class of 1979, attended the University of Maine at Orono, and graduated from Husson College with a degree in Business Management. Gary started his working career at Eastern Maine Medical Center while still in high school. His financial expertise saved many companies. At the time of his death, he was vice president and CEO of Newport Industrial Fabrication. He was a member and past president of the Sebasticook Valley Chamber of Commerce, a member of NEC Bowling League, the PASS racing tour, and also served as a selectman in Stetson. Gary's passion was racing which he had done since the early 1980s. He is survived by his parents; his wife Melodie; his children Gary III and Cassie; 2 brothers, Brent Bellefleur and Scott and wife Margo Bellefleur, all of Stetson; 2 sisters, Barbra Mortimer of Stetson and Heidi Guimond of Portland; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by a special niece, Shea Messier. He will be sadly missed by all his many close relatives and friends, especially Scott and wife Lori Webber and Scotty Dimmick. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Friday, April 30th at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport, where funeral services will be held 11 A.M. Saturday, May 1st, with the Rev. Fr. Mark Nolette officiating. Burial will be in the Coboro Cemetery, Stetson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Northern New England Chapter, 114 Perimeter Road, Nashua, NH 03063.