Obituary of L. Blaine Belz

L. Blaine Belz, 71, of East Hampton died on November 6, 2014 at Chestelm Health & Rehabilitation Center in East Haddam. Blaine was born in Lewiston, Maine, son of the late Stanley and Katherine (Wright) Belz. He grew up between East Haddam and Maine and graduated from Nathan Hale High School in Moodus in 1961. He went on to work as a mechanic for Pratt & Whitney for many years until his retirement. Blaine was a short track racer, racing at several Connecticut tracks for many years as well as owning and refurbishing antique muscle cars. He will always be remembered for his infectious smile and humor. Blaine is survived by his daughters; Robin Goodspeed of Lyme and Sam Riley and her husband Kevin of Ladson, SC, his brother Keith D. Belz of Windsor, ME, his sister Judith A. Barnett of Ocala, FL, his six grandchildren; Garritt, Todd and Kurtis Goodspeed, and Kyle, Jarrid and Jordan Riley, a great-granddaughter Raelyn Joe and nephews; Kirtland Belz of East Hampton, Steven Belz of Old Lyme, John Belz and Mark Belz both of East Haddam, Erskine Barnett of Florida and his niece Lisa Rich of Florida. Blaine is also survived by a special friend Johan Ouellette of Killingworth. In addition to his parents Blaine was predeceased by his brother Stanley Belz. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 9th from 2-4pm at the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main St. in Centerbrook. Funeral service and burial will be private. Memorial contributions in Blaine's name may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Assoc., 27 Allendale Dr. North Haven, CT 06473. To share a memory of Blaine or send a condolence to his family, please visit www.rwwfh.com .