With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Aurel on March 20, 2023 with his family by his side at 73 years of age. Son of late Aurel Sr. and Elda Bellmore. Son-in-law of the late Harold and Kathleen Newman. Dear husband of Kathryn (nee Newman) with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage. Loving father of Michelle Bellmore-Knight (Jimi), Michael (Nikki), Jacqueline Bellmore-Kinney (Joe), and Janis Jaksa (Don). Treasured Pépé of Shane, AJ, Reese, Brynn, Kayia, Zoe, and Phoebe. Brother of JoAnne Beach (Doug), Jean Herdman (Richard), Madeleine Trepanier (Ernie), and Susan Brown (Brad). Brother-in-law of Patricia Wilson (Doug), Ruth Ann Purvis, and Don Newman (Bev). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Aurel was the owner of Bellmore Trucking and Merel’s Truck & Trailer Repair. He loved touring on his golf cart, living on the farm and gardening. Aurel was a loving husband, father and Pépé. Special thanks to Madeleine and Ernie; the VON, especially Vickie; the Hospice of Windsor & Essex County. Donations may be made to the VON and the Hospice of Windsor & Essex County. Private cremation arrangements under the care of the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com