SOUTHBRIDGE: Orel Belanger, 98 formerly of Charlton St., died Saturday, Feb. 26, at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster. His wife Lucy (Surprerant) Belanger died 1984.

 He leaves a son Ronald Belanger of Lawrenceburg, TN, a daughter Jeanne Dionne of Quinebaug, CT, 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son Leon Belanger who died in an industrial accident in 1989. He was also predeceased by 3 brothers Armand, Romeo, Clem.

 Mr. Belanger retired from the American Optical Co. and also worked for Russell Harrington.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish. He enjoyed playing cards and fishing.

 His funeral will be held Tuesday, March 1st,  at 10:30AM from the Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home 51Marcy St., Southbridge with a Mass following at 11:30AM in Sacred Heart Church, Charlton St. Burial will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery, Charlton St.

 Calling hours are 6:00PM to8:00PM Monday, Feb. 28, in the funeral home.

To view the video tribute, please click the following link:

http://memorial.yourtribute.com/orelbelanger/