Robert A. Belanger

Beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather

Robert “Bob” Belanger, 84, of Dracut, originally of Tyngsboro, passed away peacefully at Lowell General Hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, after an extended illness. He was the husband of Claire (Lagasse) Belanger, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.

Bob was the son of the late Eugene Belanger and the late Rita (Audy) (Belanger) Guilbeault. He was born in Lowell on January 4, 1942. Bob was raised in Lowell and Tyngsboro. He graduated from St. Joseph High School, class of 1961. Shortly after high school graduation Bob joined the United States Navy and proudly served his country for four years. After leaving the Navy he worked in various sales positions. In 1969, he started working for the FAA as an Air Traffic Controller. He was president of PATCO, Professional Air Traffic Controller’s Union. In 1981, Bob became self-employed as owner and operator of Call Center Services, Inc., until his retirement in 2005.

Bob was a devout communicant of St. Mary Magdalen Church for most of his life. He served on the Pastoral Counsel, as Lector, and served as head of the building committee. He was most proud of his involvement in building the new church.

Bob was an avid Red Sox and Patriot’s fan and enjoyed reading mystery novels as well as political non-fiction. In the last 40 years he was involved with many non-profit organizations. He was most proud of his time with the Rotary Club of Lowell, where he served two terms as president.

In addition to his wife, Claire, Bob is survived by his sons, David and his spouse, Cynthia and Michael and his spouse, Erica; his daughter, Deborah and her spouse, April Adams; his five grandchildren, Joseph, Emily, Jean-Frederic, Jaques and Sheamus and his fiancée, Isabella; his sister-in-law, Jeannine Turgeon; his brothers-in-law, Armand Lagasse and his wife, Sylvia and Albert Jean; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Bob is predeceased by his sisters, Gloria Belanger and Pauline Jean; his brother, Normand Belanger and his wife, Linda; his sister-in-law, Lorraine Blanchette and her husband, Roger; as well as his brother-in-law, Arthur Lagasse and his wife, Elaine.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Bob’s Life Celebration at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street, Lowell on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 10 until 11:15 AM. His Funeral Mass will immediately be celebrated at 12 NOON in St. Mary Magdalen Church, Tyngsboro. Burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford.