On September 19th, the Belfry family mourned the passing of their beloved Richard Belfry at the age of 65. Richard leaves behind his wife Judy (Sherwood) and their two children, Melissa and her husband Steve Sheath, grand children Lenard and Skylare Sheath and his son Marvin Belfry. He is preceded in death by his mother Ann Eva and father Marvin Belfry. Richard was a devoted family man and is survived by many loved ones, including his mother-in-law Lenora and late father-in-law Allen Sherwood, his brother Bob and wife Nancy with their five children, brother Dave and wife Liz with their three children, and late sister Janine’s husband Tony. Richard’s extended family includes Judy’s side, with siblings Gwen and Art Barefoot, Ed and Linda Sherwood, Marjory and the late Ken Lambert, Mark and Denise Sherwood, Bill and Leanne Sherwood, Ken and Jenny Sherwood, Tom and Laurie Sherwood, Matt and Lisa Sherwood, and Pat and Ron Souter, Cathy and husband Terry Swords, as well as the late Rob Sherwood. Richard’s large family was filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Well known throughout the Niagara region from his career, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will take place on Saturday, September 28th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 1 p.m. at LAMPMAN FUNERAL HOME, 724 Canboro Rd., Fenwick, ON. (9050-892-4701). If so desired memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.