Charles "Chad" M. Belmer, Jr.

MARBLEHEAD - Charles Miller Belmer Jr. (Chad) of Marblehead, Massachusetts passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 2nd at the age of 72. He was born in Lebanon Pennsylvania and was the devoted son of Charles M. Belmer Sr. and Helen (Kreider) Belmer.

Chad was the beloved husband of Merrill Belmer with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. He was the devoted and endlessly supportive father of Charlie and Thurston Belmer, the loving father-in-law of Cynthia Belmer, and the cherished grandfather of Lianna and Oliver Belmer to whom he was affectionately known as Grambo.

He leaves his sister Susan Harris of Bethlehem Pennsylvania and her husband Bill, as well as his sisters-in-law Hope G. Arns and Cornelia G. Stutz. He also leaves his nieces Katherine Kollet, CJ Stutz Cormier, his nephews Jack Garrity, Jackson Cormier, and numerous extended family.

Chad grew up in Lebanon Pennsylvania. He graduated from Blair Academy and University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law Center. He was a highly respected litigation attorney for over 40 years, with his own law practice in Salem, MA. Chad was an amazing advocate with unbending high moral standards who enjoyed the practice of law, the thrill of courtroom litigation and, in particular, helping his clients resolve difficult disputes. Chad was licensed to practice law in several states and was a member of the American Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Maine State Bar, the New Hampshire Bar, the Pennsylvania Bar and the Essex County Bar Association. He was a Court Mediator and also served on the Board of Bar Overseers reviewing attorney disciplinary cases.

Chad was an avid sailor and a member of the Eastern Yacht Club for 44 years. He enjoyed cruising and overnight sailing on his Bristol 32 “Hard Tack” and he did all the maintenance on the boat and the engine himself. He had a lifelong love of skiing, hiking, sailing, camping, kayaking and almost any outdoor activity presented to him. He loved his home on Kezar Lake in Maine where he spent many happy days hiking, boating and just spending time in the woods. He was known to those who knew him best as a daredevil, living life to the fullest with a smile and taking risks in order to be sure to never miss a moment of life. He was a happy, warm and loving person with such joy in his wife, children and grandchildren.

Due to Covid concerns, a service will be held at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kezar Lake Watershed Association, Greater Lovell Land Trust, The Mass Audubon Society Ipswich River Sanctuary or the charity of choice would be appreciated.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.EustisandCornellFuneralHome.com for the Belmer family.