Theodora €Œteddy†L. (Coelho) Belmarce

Theodora Teddy L. (Coelho) Belmarce, 83 Retired Jewelry Supervisor Theodora Teddy L. (Coelho) Belmarce, 83, of East Street, Attleboro, a loving and devoted wife, mother and aunt, died on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro following a period of declining health. She was the wife of Norman P. Belmarce to whom she was married on June 24, 1950. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on October 31, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Victor and Mary (Rego) Coelho. She was educated in Providence where she attended Central High School. In earlier years, Mrs. Belmarce attended Centenary United Methodist Church, Attleboro. She was employed as a supervisor at LeStage Jewelry in North Attleboro for several years prior to her retirement. Previously, she was employed by Fisher Company in Attleboro as the supervisor of the shipping and return department. A resident of the City of Attleboro since 1952, Mrs. Belmarce previously resided in Onset where she was raised. A woman of elegance and grace, she enjoyed the theatre in New York City, visiting museums and a friendly afternoon tea with family and friends. She and her husband enjoyed traveling on cruises and visiting California, Mexico, Bermuda, Canada, Florida and Las Vegas among some of her favorite destinations. Mrs. Belmarce was an ardent reader and enjoyed singing having once been a member of the church choir for many years. In addition to her husband of 60 years, she leaves two daughters: Deborah L. Belmarce of Attleboro and Cynthia N. Belmarce of Attleboro and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was the sister of the late Joseph Lino Coelho and Mary Gomes. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Friday, February 25, 2011 from 4:00 6:45 PM in the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Celebration of Her Life on Friday, February 25, 2011 immediately following visitation at 7:00 PM in the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. Kenneth C. Landin, Pastor of the Original Congregational Church, Wrentham, officiating. Childrens room available during visitation and services. Burial will be private. Memorial donations in Belmarces name and memory may be made to the Hebbron Food Pantry, PO Box 92, Attleboro, MA 02703. To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an online register book located on the internet at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.