LEWISTON – Jean M. Bellemare, 81, of 12 Dee St., Auburn, died Sunday, Sept. 4, at Central Maine Medical Center, after a three-day stay.

Born in Auburn on March 5, 1924, a son of Joseph and Marie Metivier Bellemare, he was educated in Auburn schools and attended Edward Little High School.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, with the rank of sergeant. He participated in action on Marshall Islands, Saipan, Marianas Island and on Iwo Jima, Volcano Island, for which he was awarded the Silver Star Medal for gallantry in action against the enemy.

He was employed at BNAS in Brunswick with U.S. Civil Services. He was a charter member of American Legion Post 153, New Auburn, life member of DAV Emilien Hamann Chapter and a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Workers.

He was a member of the Auburn Catholic community at St. Louis Church.

He was an avid Yankees fan and enjoyed many years of attending his son’s softball games.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, the former Theresa Mastroluca Bellemare, of Auburn, formerly of Portland; a daughter, Debra Duperey and husband, Michael, of Turner; a son, Michael S. Bellemare and his fiancee, Ann Fontaine, of Auburn; two granddaughters, Laurie Barry and husband, Joseph, of Turner, and Jodi Bellemare and fiance, Brad Robichaud, of Lewiston; a step-granddaughter, Natasha Moore and her husband, Kevin, of Poland; one great-grandson, Michael Barry of Turner; two step-great-grandchildren, Sage and Hunter Moore; a sister, Antoinette Pelletier of Lewiston; and many nieces, nephews and very dear friends.

He was predeceased by five sisters and five brothers.

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