Robert Belaire Sr

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church in New Iberia for Robert Belaire, Sr., 76, who passed away on February 18, 2015 in New Iberia. Entombment will follow in the church mausoleum. Rev. Mario Romero will be the Celebrant. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia. A rosary will be prayed at 6:30 PM Friday. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 8:00 AM until 10:15 AM. Robert Belaire was born in St. Martinville, LA on April 23, 1938 to William and Cecile Belaire. He graduated from St. Martinville Senior High School in 1956. He married the love of his life Jereline Dore on February 8, 1959 and they shared 56 years of love and devotion. Robert was devoted husband and dedicated father, with three children who admired him, looked to him for all guidance, learned from his work ethic, and always knew he was there to support and guide them. There was no bigger LSU football fan than Robert. He shared that love with his friends and family and was always ready to talk about his beloved Tigers. Robert was the life of the party ready to share a laugh with a twinkle in his eyes. According to his daughters and granddaughters he was the best Cajun dancer. He spent many wonderful weekends in the company of lifetime friends of their Pokeno group, where laughter was always part of the evening. Robert was a dedicated employee of Ernest P. Breaux Electrical where he worked for 45 years and was an electrical superintendent. He trained and mentored young men, and expected the best of everyone he met. Robert Belaire, Sr. is survived by his devoted wife and best friend, Jereline Dore Belaire; daughters, Deborah Belaire Gauthier and Dana Belaire Topham; son, Robert Belaire, Jr.; sister, Betty Parr; granddaughters, Allison Gauthier Shirt, Simone Gauthier, Jade Belaire Ferrel, Lindsey Sherer, Victoria Topham, and Olivia Topham; grandsons, Robert Anthony (Bobby) Belaire and William Topham. He was cared for by an amazing team of supportive caregivers to whom the family is profoundly grateful. The family extends a heartfelt thanks to Dr. James Falterman for years of compassionate care and support. Robert was blessed in later years with his friends and neighbors of Rosemount Drive who were always there for support. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Cecile Belaire; sisters, Theresa Pourciaux, Winnie Leleux, Yola Douet, and Elsie Champagne; and brother, Albert Belaire. Pallbearers will be Robert (Robbie) Belaire, Jr., Michael Topham, Robert Gauthier, Robert Anthony (Bobby) Belaire, Charles Douet, Eddie Dore and Will Parr. Honorary Pallbearers are Ned Dore, Ted Dore and Pete Thibodeaux and Oris Gachassin. Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd, New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331 is in charge of the arrangements.