Obituary: David L. Belisle

November 10, 1941 – April 7, 2022 

David L. Belisle

WORCESTER – David L. Belisle, 80, of Minister Brook Road, passed away at his home peacefully on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

He was born on November 10, 1941, in Randolph, Vermont, the son of Raymond and Viola (Hanchett) Belisle. He attended Waterbury Elementary and High School. 

David served in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed primarily in Texas until his honorable discharge.

On May 16, 1970, he married Sandy Welch. They remained companions for 51 years. 

David held many different jobs over the years, including farming, logging, and excavation. He worked for the Raphael Lowe Farm in Waterbury and helped with his parent’s horse farm. His primary work was with the Vermont Agency of Transportation where he was an equipment operator. David was happiest when he was working with his tractor and chain saw. 

He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and training horses. David was a member of the American Legion Post #59 in Waterbury. He competed in horse pulls in his early years and racing snowmobiles. He enjoyed his dogs, especially Rea, Duke, and Harley.  

Most important to him was his family. His son Paul was the light of his life and his grandchildren were his greatest blessing. His grandchildren had an incredible bond with him and loved listening to the many stories he would share with them of his adventures in life and his silly songs. 

Survivors include his companion, Sandy Belisle, of Worcester; his son, Paul Belisle and wife Kris, of Duxbury; his beloved grandchildren, Paige, Parker, Hunter, Justin and finance Kerry, Chelsea and fiance Cherish, Kaitlyn, Kelby (a.k.a. Toby) and finance Teddy, Seth and finance Courtney; great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Jayce, Ryder, and Cayden; and siblings, Mary Belisle, of New York, and Raymond Paul Belisle, Jr., of Florida.

David was predeceased by his parents, Raymond Belisle and Viola Hanchett, and his sister Carolyn Belisle.

David will be laid to rest at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph. A celebration of David's life will be held at the Waterbury American Legion on May 7 at 2 p.m. where family and friends are welcome to gather and share memories of David's life.

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the University of Vermont Children's Hospital in his honor of his grandchildren.

Arrangements by Guare & Sons, Barber & Lanier Funeral Home in Montpelier. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at guareandsons.com.