Robert Eugene Bellavance, 89, of Westport, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at home. He was the husband of Dorothy (O'Neil) Bellavance.
Mr. Bellavance was born in Putnam, CT, son of the late Eugene W. and Odna Y. (Zercie) Bellavance and had resided in Westport since 2021. A veteran of the Korean War, he served his country in the U.S. Army. He completed a forty year career in chamber of commerce management, serving as CEO of chambers in Connecticut, New York, Virginia, Massachusetts and Florida. He was best known for his skills in reorganization, revitalization and gaining national accreditation for the organizations. He was a member of Rotary International for over 40 years and a Paul Harris Fellow.
Survivors along with his wife include his two children: Suzanne E. Bellavance and her husband Jonathan Waldo of New York, NY and David E. Bellavance of Fall River, MA and five grandchildren: Hannah Bellavance, Daniel Bellavance, Emma Waldo, Ethan Waldo and Jake Waldo. He also leaves a sister Donna Mizak and brother James, Bellavance, both of CT.
He was the brother of the late William A. Bellavance.
A private memorial service will be held in the Berkshires.