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Richard Bellemare Obituary

Richard Bellemare Goose Creek - Richard J Bellemare, 80, of Goose Creek, SC, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018. He was born on October 29, 1938 in Goffstown, NH, son of Agnes Doucette and William Bellemare. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth Bellemare of Goose Creek, SC; children: Douglas (Mary) Bellemare of Jacksonville, FL; Sharon (Greg) Wrona of Summerville, SC and Michelle Bellemare of Goose Creek, SC; six grandchildren: Sarah (Joe) Giacomelli, Madeline Bellemare, Rosemary Bellemare, Ashley (John) Murrian, Bradley Wrona and Kayla Adams; two great-grandsons, Kaison Powell and Roman Murrian; and was looking forward to meeting his first great-granddaughter. He is also survived by his sisters: Jeanette, Roberta, Joan and his brother, Charles. Richard was proud of his 30 years of service in the Navy, but his family was his greatest accomplishment. Richard earned a Master of Arts in Business Administration from Webster University. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Fleet Reserve Association Low Country Branch #269, 99 Wisteria Road, Goose Creek, SC 29445. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalister-smith.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Goose Creek, 869 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, SC 29445, 843-553-1511. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 17 to Dec. 18, 2018.

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Anne Twigg

December 20, 2018

Dear Betty & Family, I send you all my sincere condolences at this very difficult and sad time of grief. I am sorry, too, that I never got to meet Dickie. Like me, I am glad that you were given a long marriage time together, though it doesn't make your loss any easier. Rest assured, I will be praying for you in the days and weeks to come, Betty. With kind regards, Anne Twigg.

Kristina Hursey Everman

December 20, 2018

Sharon, I am so sorry about the loss of your dear Father. I know how close your family is and that his loss will leave a hole in your lives. May you find comfort in the memories that you have. No one can ever take take those away. Please let your Mother know how sorry I am. I remember her so fondly from the 1990s and 2000s. She was always so kind to me. Unfortunately I did not know your Father, but I knew from you how great a man he was. May God bless you all through these difficult days.

chris Strickland

December 20, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you! God bless you all!

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Jim Wrona

December 18, 2018

We are so sorry to hear about your dad. We pray God wrap his arms around you and comfort you in this sad time. His pain and suffering has come to an end. May he rest in the arms of our Lord forever. Love to all of you. Jim, Beth & Jace Wrona. Brit & Michael Graebner

Rita Addison

December 18, 2018

Michelle, our family shares your sorrow; we know the loss of a parent. I pray that your family will feel God's everlasting love. Cherish the warmth of friendships as you share precious memories.

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Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Fleet Reserve Association Low Country Branch #269

99 Wisteria Road, Goose Creek, SC

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