Dirk Belt

BELT, DIRK J., 51, of Attleboro, died unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday. He was the spouse of Thomas J. Belt. Born in Boston on June 18, 1959, he was a son of the late Jacob and Ellen Catherine (Killoran) Belt. Mr. Belt devoted his career to helping others, particularly children and the elderly. Currently, he was employed as a special needs tutor for the Horace Mann Educational Associates in Franklin. He served as an elder advocate by volunteering as a Board Member of the Attleboro Council on Aging and at various nursing and rehabilitation facilities in the greater Attleboro area. In addition to his spouse, he leaves two children: Stephanie Lopez Belt and Christopher Lopez Belt both at home; two sisters: Mary Ellen Lavoie and her husband, Steven, of Attleboro and Jacqueline Jarvis and her husband, Paul, of Attleboro; a brother: Jacob J. Belt and his former spouse, Cynthia (Mould) both of Seekonk; his mother-in-law: Alice E. (Donohue) Simonin of East Providence; two generations of nieces and nephews; many cousins and several extended family members and dear friends. Visitation omitted. Memorial Service on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 North Main Street - Route 152, Attleboro. Burial private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. Belt's name may be made to Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703. For complete obituary, online register book and additional information please visit www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com or call (508) 695-0200.