Phyllis S. Bellavance, 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 7, 2024, at Mystic Healthcare. Born in Plainfield, Connecticut, on April 8, 1931, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Thelma (Hoy) Oates.
Phyllis graduated from Plainfield High School in 1949 and went on to earn her nursing degree from the Joseph Lawrence School of Nursing in New London, Connecticut, in 1952. She dedicated her career to caring for others, working as a registered nurse and retiring from both the State of Connecticut and William Backus Hospital in Norwich.
Phyllis had a passion for crocheting and crafting, often sharing her beautiful creations with family and friends and selling them at local craft shows. In her free time, she cherished moments with family and friends, whether at home or traveling domestically and internationally with them. She resided in several Connecticut towns over the years, including Plainfield, Bozrah, and Sprague, with her last home being in Colchester to be near her daughter before illness necessitated a move to assisted living and then Mystic Healthcare. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Elmbrook Village in Bozrah and Mystic Healthcare for the excellent care they provided.
Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Denise Legato, and her husband, John, of Colchester; her son, William A. Bellavance Jr. of Glastonbury; her grandsons, Jonathan Legato and his wife, Sara, of Middletown, and Brian Legato and his girlfriend, Ria Kale, of Farmington. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara Gagnon of Plainfield, and two nieces along with their families. Phyllis was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Roger Gagnon of Plainfield.
Arrangements are private and at the convenience of the family through Labenski Funeral Home in Norwich, Connecticut. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Colchester Senior Center, 95 Norwich Avenue, Colchester, CT 06415. To share a memory of Phyllis or sign the online guestbook, please visit www.labenskifuneralhome.com.
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