BELANGER, Roger - It is with profound sadness that the family of Roger Richard Belanger announce his sudden passing at his home on Friday, September 16, 2011 at the age of 45. Beloved son of Roger and Helen Belanger. Proud father of Noah. Roger will be sadly missed by his sister Sue Patus and her husband Mark and their children Joshua, Chad, Dylan and Ocean and his brother Chris Belanger and his son Weston. Cherished grandson of Anna Sobieraj. Dear nephew of Joey Sobieraj, his wife Judy and their children Jordyn and Lyndsay and Claude Belanger and his son Jimmy and family. Roger's family was immensely proud of what he accomplished on the ice as well as off the ice. Roger devoted countless hours in both professional and volunteer capacities to enriching the lives of special needs youngsters. He shared his vast hockey expertise as a Welland Minor Hockey Association coach and gave selflessly as a community events supporter. His proudest accomplishment was being a loving mentor and father to his son Noah. Respecting the wishes of the Belanger family, a private service with only immediate family in attendance has taken place. Flowers gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Roger can be made to a trust fund for his son Noah with cards and information available at the H.L. CUDNEY FUNERAL HOME, 241 West Main Street, Welland who are in care of the funeral arrangements. Online condolences available at www.cudneyfuneralhome.com “Pride means nothing when it comes to love“ 10586644