Ernest A. Belcher

Ernest A. Belcher (Al) passed away peacefully in Norwalk Hospital on April 2, 2021 after a gallant and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He is survived by his wife Betty, three daughters, Dana Belcher, Robyn Belcher, Lindsay Murawski (Ryan Murawski) and one son Jeffrey (Lora). He is also survived by four grandchildren, Ella and Aubrey Murawski and Kendall and Jack Belcher. Al was born on May 7th, 1938, to Harry and Mabel Belcher of New Canaan, CT. where he grew up and went to school. He graduated from New Canaan High School in 1956 and In 1960 he graduated from Florida Southern University. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Army as a Lieutenant in the Signal Corps and went on to serve in France and Germany. In 1964, he married Betty Jane Price, of Norwalk, CT where they raised their children and lived together for 57 years. He joined the family business in New Canaan, Belcher’s Inc., and later in life worked at Outdoor Sports in Wilton. He was an avid tennis player and a member of Shore and Country Club for 41 years. He and Betty made wonderful, long lasting friends there and cherish all the great memories. Al was a Mason and a member of Harmony Lodge #67 in New Canaan for 60 years. He served Harmony Lodge as the Master twice and then as Secretary for 12 years. Al loved his tennis, being with all his good friends, and of course his home and his beloved family. There are no calling hours. A Celebration of Life Service will be held later in the Spring. Please see Magner Funeral Home (www. Magnerfuneralhome.com) for more details.