Richard G. Bellefeuille

Richard G. Bellefeuille, 79, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was the husband of Diane (Arruda) Bellefeuille for 58 years.

Born in Acushnet, son of the late Gaston and Therese (Benoit) Bellefeuille, he lived in Fairhaven before moving to Mattapoisett in 1979.

Rick enjoyed practicing his photography at Ned's Point and while watching his grandchildren play sports. His hobbies included GMRS Radio, geocaching, and sailing. When not traveling with his wife, he could be found working on the yard and burning brush. He loved seeing his grandchildren compete in sports and perform for school events.

Richie was a 1964 graduate of Fairhaven High School, and later received his Business degree from UMass Dartmouth. He worked for Revere Copper for 41 years before retiring as a Water Treatment Technician.

Richard served proudly in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and earned his Marksman Badge on the M-14. For over 20 years he volunteered to place flags at veteran graves with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Diane; his children, Michael Bellefeuille and his wife Lori of Florida, James Bellefeuille of Virginia, Steven Bellefeuille and his wife Rebecca of Rochester, and "Son #4" Thomas J. Simpson of Mattapoisett; his brother, Alan Bellefeuille and his wife Claudia; his sister Anne Delaney; his grandchildren, Holden, Kyra, Noah, Olivia, Zachary, Nicholas, and Emily Bellefeuille; and several nieces, nephews, and many cousins.

The family would like to thank Community Nurse and Care with Love, as well as the personal care aides who provided him with excellent care during his illness.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Community Nurse, 62 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719 


Richie's Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12 Noon in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery at 1:30PM. Visiting hours will be held Thursday from 4-7 PM.