Phyllis A. Belanger

Phyllis Anne "Phyl" Belanger, 91, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Saturday, March 15, 2025, surrounded by her family at the House of Comfort in Presque Isle. Born December 27, 1933 in Van Buren, Phyllis was the beloved daughter and oldest of eight children born to the late Gerald Belanger and Irene (Michaud) Belanger. Phyllis was a graduate of Van Buren High School and moved to Caribou in 1955 with her family.

Throughout the years Phyl worked for Van Buren Water Company, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, WFST Radio Station, Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Danny Brewer, and then owned and operated an Eyewear Boutique in Presque Isle. She was a longtime member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Caribou, where she was active in parish activities such as the Sorority Daughters of Isabella, and other diocese work. Although Phyllis never married, she didn't stand still for very long. Her lifelong hobby was collecting and making dolls. She also was an accomplished artist.

Phyllis was predeceased by her parents, by two brothers, Richard and Lawrence, and by two nephews, Patrick and Casey Belanger.

She is survived by her brothers; James Belanger and wife Sandy of Hollis, NH, Michael Belanger and wife Kathy of Pensacola, FL, William Belanger and wife Chris of Vail, AZ, John Belanger and wife Chi Chi of Woodland, and Steve Belanger and wife Debbie of Cross Lake, two sisters-in-law, Patricia Belanger and Velma Belanger. Phyllis is also survived by many special nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Monday, March 24, 2025 at the Parish of the Precious Blood, Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A time of continued fellowship and refreshments will follow in the church dining hall. Spring interment and a celebration of Phyllis’ life will be held at a later date.

The family wishes to extend a special thank-you to the Aroostook House of Comfort for the care and compassion shown to Phyllis and her family during her final days. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Phyllis are asked to consider a donation to the Aroostook House of Comfort, PO Box 867, Presque Isle, Maine 04769.