1936 – 2022

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.

Messages of condolence may be given through Kamloops Funeral Home.

• Date : 2022-02-01
• Location : Kamloops