Richard entered into eternal rest, Monday morning, February 1, 2021 at his home in Malden, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 94 years old.  Born and raised in Chelsea, he is the son of the late Adelard and Eva (Cormier) Belanger.  Richard attended Chelsea Public Schools.  He enlisted in the US Navy on August 1, 1944.  A WWII Veteran, Seaman, First Class Belanger received the World War II Victory Medal, the American Theatre Medal, and the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Medal.  He was honorably discharged on June 9, 1946.  Richard was a retired mail handler for the US Postal Service.  Over the course of his career he worked at the GMF in Boston and the IMC in Chelsea.  He dedicated 30 years of service before his retirement in 1990.  Richard was a former member of the French Club in Chelsea.  He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Richard is the husband of the late Mary E. (McGahan) Belanger.  He is the devoted father of Diane Androvett of Chelsea, John "Jack" Belanger of Malden and his wife Alice, Kevin J. Belanger and his significant other Michelle, of ME and the late Richard E. Belanger.  Father-in-law of the late Michael Androvett.  One of 10 children, Richard is the dear brother of Donald "Joe" Belanger, Daniel Belanger, Norma Schroth and the late Roger, Francis, Raymond "Ray", Vernon, Ronald, Robert "Bob" Belanger.  Also lovingly survived by 11 grandchildren, Michael, Derek, twins Timothy and Tiffany, Austin, Kendall, Timothy, Thomas, Krystal, Melissa and Michelle. Also 20 great grandchildren.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea, on Monday, February 8 ^th from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M.  Richard's Funeral Services and interment on Tuesday are private for immediate family only.

Per COVID-19 State Regulations, the Funeral Home is allowed a 35 person capacity limit.  All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing when greeting the family, pay their respects and exit the funeral home to allow other guests to enter.

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