John S. Belleville

December 14, 1950 - May 7, 2020

TOWNSEND- John S. Belleville, 69, of Townsend, died Thursday May 7, 2020, in the HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital. He was born in Worcester, on December 14, 1950 ason of the late Thelma (Piette) and Edgar Belleville and grew up in the Dudley/Webster area and has resided in Townsend for the last 40 years. He was a graduate of Bartlett High School. Shortly after his graduation from high school he joined the U.S. Navy and served two years active duty and two years in the reserves. John worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal service in Carlisle prior to his retirement in 2017. Sports have always had a special place in John’s heart. He played basketball in the navy and earned the name tricky shoes. He was also a true New England sports fan! He brought so much passion to just being a fan….always shouting at the tv. He also enjoyed gardening for many years. His favorite flower was the sunflower which often filled his yard. He enjoyed cruising/vacations to the Caribbean with his wife and friends Gail and Rick Gagne. His favorite vacation was the annual Salisbury Beach trip when he was able to cook/spend time with his family and friends. John was a very proud Dad and grandfather. John leaves his wife of 45 years, Donna M. (Lequin) Belleville; three daughters, Juli Sullivan and her husband J.Patrick of Brookline, Amy Guido and her husband Anthony of Shrewsbury and Lauren Francis and her husband Brian of Yarmouth, ME; seven grandchildren, George, Vincent, James, Charlie, Ava, Ben and Morgan; his sister, Mary Belleville of Norwalk, CT and his sister- in- law Susan Pelland (Lequin) and his brother-in-law Bill. He is predeceased by a brother, Dennis Belleville. A celebration of his life and burial will be held at a date and time to be announced.