It is with great sadness that we announce that Patrick Joseph Belanger passed away in his sleep.
Patrick was born in Kenora, Ontario. He was predeceased by his parents Alfred and Malvina Belanger, his brothers Henry and Bobby and his, sister Marie Williams.
Patrick is survived by his loving wife Annel of 58 years, his three daughters Lisa Belanger (Dave Schultz), Angela (Dick) Biro, Lori (Jim) Gilliland, grandsons Rylan (Karli) and Marcus (Michelle) Degenhardt (Lisa), Lachlan and Logan (Lori/Jim) Gilliland, Lucas and Landon (Angela/Dick) Biro and great grandchildren Hudson and Henslee (Marcus/Michelle) Degenhardt.
At a young age, Patrick moved to Kamloops to live with his sister, Marie. His parents followed a short while later. Patrick enjoyed 35 years working for the Land Title Office, retiring at the age of 54.
Patrick was very active in slow pitch and spent much of his time as a pee wee hockey coach. He was an avid fan of the Montreal Canadiens.
Patrick loved camping and taking family trips. Along some of his travels, he met John Diefenbaker and Gordie Howe. Some of his favorite trips were going across Canada by CN Rail, visiting the Hockey Hall of Fame, taking an Alaskan cruise and vacationing in Mesa, Arizona.
Patrick will be missed so very much. We are comforted to know he has gone to be with the Lord.
Thank you to the nurses and doctors at Royal Inland Hospital and Trinity Hospice.
At Patrick’s request, a small family ceremony was held on February 25, 2022.
Condolences may be sent to the family from
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14 Tributes
I am so sorry to hear the news of his passing. I was blessed to have known Pat for many years through the world of hockey, a sport that he excelled at with a happy attitude.
So sorry for your loss. Pat was like a father to me.
He taught me to skate on our back yard rink, and mentored me in hockey. I have many wonderful memories of going out to the Shuswap with him Annel and the girls where he taught me how to swim.
I was always the go to guy when they needed a babysitter for the girls as we lived across the street.
All the kids on the block loved the way he jumped into the road hockey games.
Both Barb and myself had so much respect for him.
He truly was a shinning light for me as a boy. And a dear friend as an adult.
Rest in peace Pat.
I’m so sorry for your loss,Prayers and thoughts are with you at this times and always
Thank you so much for your kind words Tim.
Sincerely,
Annel Belanger
Lori I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to your family. I often saw your dad out walking and was reminded of you.
Thank you so much Maxine.
Lori
So sorry to hear of Patricks passing…Hugs to you Annel, from Vivian at DQ….
I have so many happy childhood memories of hanging out at the Belanger home when I was kid. Mr. & Mrs. Belanger were always so kind to me. I can’t help but smile when I drive by their old house. He and the family are in my prayers. Let me know if you need anything. Sending my love. Annamaria Bittante
So sorry to hear about Pats passing… My condolences go to you and your family Annel. I always remember as a kid talking to Pat and Annel about the Habs! I always looked forward you coming to my parents restaurant and we would chat for hours about life and the Habs. You both were such a nice couple and everyone at the restaurant enjoyed your company. I am glad to have known you for all these years. And may the Habs start winning again and I am sure you will be always following them and your family from up above with your everlasting smile. Rest In peace Pat.
Uncle Pat was one of the kindest people I knew as a kid growing up. I always looked forward to the family visits where he was so genuinely interested in how I was doing. His constructive comments, engaging conversation, and quick humour made me a better person by simply following his example. Uncle Pat will forever be in my thoughts.
To all the family:
May many happy memories sustain you through this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I worked with Pat at the Land Title Office, and knew him to be a friendly and helpful person. His encyclopedic knowledge of land title matters amazed us all.
So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Worked with him at the LTO and had a couple of visits with him and Annel in Mesa
Always a big smile and a friendly hello if you met him walking around Kamloops.
He will be missed.
Our sincere condolences and thoughts to the Belanger family. May he Rest In Peace.
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