Samuel P. Bellavance, 73, a well-known Nashua businessman, of Hollis and Hampton, NH and Marco Island, FL, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Portsmouth Hospital.
Born in Nashua on October 5, 1942, he was a son of the late Joseph A. II and Sonia Josephine (Lewkowicz) Bellavance. Sam grew up on Chester Street in Nashua, where he was affectionately known as “Beaver”. He was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1961 and then attended Bentley College in Boston.
Sam joined the family business, Bellavance Beverage Company in the 1960s and worked along with his brother Joseph A. Bellavance III in the operation of the company that was founded by his grandfather and uncle in 1902. He was fondly known as “The Bud Man” to his many clients and in the industry. Sam had been active with the Boys & Girls Club of Nashua and also the National Club where he organized many philanthropic events that benefited local charities. In his leisure time, he was an avid golfer, loved the ocean and fishing. He also loved spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his brother, Joseph A. Bellavance III and his wife Mary (Schils); his sisters, Karol Urlwin and Susan Bracci; and his nieces and nephews, Joseph IV and his wife Cail Bellavance; Aimee Bellavance, Trina Bellavance and her husband, John Moran; Jessica and Scott Waters, Jared Bracci, Gregory Urlwin, Jennifer and Tony Geist and Sarah and Don Mutal.
Sam was so loved by his partner, Debra Lambert, his three children: Samuel Bellavance, Tracy Bellavance and Shannon Martin as well as their mother, Arthea Bellavance. He was adored by his grandchildren: Randi Bellavance; Alex, Kelsey, Cody and Skylar Martin; and Samuel Richards and by Debra’s children and grandchildren: Tricia, Michael, Kayla and Hunter Guest and Shawn Kelloway.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday July 25th from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua on Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and gather at the church. Friends are invited to Alpine Grove following the services to celebrate Sam’s wonderful life. Donations may be made to The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
