1938 - 2023
US Navy No Vistitation Date Scheduled
No Funeral Date Scheduled
Navy Veteran Leo Belodeau, 85, of Dracut, MA passed away peacefully at home with his daughter by his side on May 23, 2023 after a period of declining health. Always a fighter, Leo managed to battle and win against cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and several other ailments over the years. To the end Leo never lost his fight for or commitment to life and family.
Leo was born on January 30, 1938 to Lawrence J. Belodeau and Sarah (Bigley) Belodeau in Waltham, MA. After Leo graduated from Waltham High School in 1955, he went on to enlist in the Navy as part of the Naval Submarine Service.
After serving with the Navy for 4 years, Leo began his career at Honeywell Bull Corporation, kickstarting a 34 year Managerial career that spanned several Honeywell facilities including Lowell, Lawrence, Brighton and Billerica. While working his full-time job at Honeywell, Leo continued his education by attending Franklin Pierce College where he went on to earn his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business.
Leo met Leah Bellegarde at Honeywell, where they both worked. Leo and Leah married in 1967 and went on to have two children, Kimberly and Leo.
After working 34 years with Honeywell, Leo retired to spend more time with his family and friends. Leo always enjoyed golf, skiing, fishing, hunting, and cooking for his family. Leo was a loving grandfather to two grandchildren, Ryan and Cameron. And like he did with his own children, Leo enjoyed teaching his grandchildren how to fish, ski, and golf. Rarely would he miss a game or school event, and he just seemed to get joy from watching them grow into adulthood.
Leo was also a 45 year member of both the Lowell and Chelmsford Elks Lodges where he would spend time with good friends. Leo enjoyed cooking for the Elks’ members during special events, including the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
In 1997 Leo decided to take on a second career and joined Industrial Tool Supply (ITS), a company newly founded by his late brother Lawrence. ITS and its employees became Leo’s second family and home. ITS was such a significant and positive part of Leo’s life that we feel it necessary to express how much love and respect Leo had for his niece Pamela and her husband James Childs (ITS’s President). In addition to Pamela and James, we want to thank the rest of the ITS team for the genuine love and care they provided Leo throughout his 25 years with the company.
Leo was predeceased by his brothers James, Joseph, Thomas, and Lawrence. He is survived by his wife Leah (Bellegarde), his daughter Kimberly Michel and her husband Michael Michel of Dracut, MA, his son Leo of Nashua, NH, his grandchildren Ryan Michel of York, ME, and Cameron Michel of Dracut, MA, his sisters Patricia Drew of Lowell, MA, and Mary Collins of Lowell, MA. Loving Sisters In-law Lenore Belodeau of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA and Mary Belodeau of Tyngsborough, MA. Leo is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Tufts at Home and Beacon Hospice for providing excellent and dignified care during Leo’s final weeks at home.
Leo’s wish was to have private services. Arrangements by Dolan Funeral Home, 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW Ste. 840
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-546-1969
Fax: 202-546-2063
Email: info@nchv.org
Aunt Lenore.
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Leah,Kim and Leo. Say his name often an smile. All the Belodeau brothers together again ?
Anne Hardiman (Belodeau) Leah,Kim &Leo. My deepest sympathies to all your dad was a wonderful Man. Hold on to the memories ?❤️
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My deepest sympathies to all. Leah,Kim & Leo your dad was definitely one of the best. Hold on to your memories.also to Pat and Mary my thoughts are with you at this sad time.❤️?
Mary Belodeau
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FATHER HAS ALL HIS BOYS WITH HIM NOW,MISS ALL OF YOU. RIP BELODEAU BOYS
Denise Dandenault Sullivan
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Dear Leah,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your husband Leo. May he rest in peace safely in the arms of Jesus and Mary.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Denise Dandenault Sullivan
Jim Sandman
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Dear Leah, family and friends of Leo,
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, we offer our sincere condolences at Leo´s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always saddened whenever a fellow “Bubblehead” departs on Eternal Patrol. He served with honor on the USS Trout SS-566.
To our “Brother-of-the-Phin” we say, “Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. Fair Winds and Following Seas.” Thank you for your service to our country.
Leah and family… “may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (ESV).
Jim Sandman, FTC(SS) Ret,
National Chaplain, USSVI.
http://www.jimsandman.com
Shelly Nigohosian
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Aunt Leah, Kim and Leo,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. ❤️
Love Shelly
Industrial Accounting Ladies
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Dear Leah, Kim, Leo & Family,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Leo was such a bright spot in all of our lives, we were blessed to be apart of his life! Words cannot express how much he was loved, admired, and cherished by his Industrial Tool Family!! We miss him everyday!!
Love,
Linda, Dani, Ri, Sabrina & Janet
Ed Chambers
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Leo will be deeply missed by his friends and family here at Industrial Tool Supply. I was lucky enough to work with him for nearly two decades, and in that time made countless memories and laughs that I’ll cherish forever.
My sincere condolences to all of Leo’s family & loved ones. He will be greatly missed.
-Ed Chambers-
Lynne Baril
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Dearest Kim,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was quite an accomplished man who held his career in the highest regard. He seemed to have touched many. May beautiful memories keep you at peace and know that you did all that you could to keep him comfortable in his last days. You are an angel and now he is yours! Much love, Dave, Lynne and family. xoxo