Aldorien E. Belisle Jr., 93, passed away on August 18, 2026, in Fort Collins, Colorado.
He was born on September 18, 1932, in Biddeford, Maine, to Julia and Aldorien Belisle. One of 13 children, Aldorien grew up surrounded by a large and loving family. His siblings included Ronald Belisle, Richard Belisle, David Belisle, Ralph Belisle, Lucille Barker, Paulette Souliere, Lorraine Landry, Rita Desjardins, Jane Descoteaux, Shirley Roy, Patricia Polito, and Elaine Dotter. He was preceded in death by his brothers Ralph and Ronald and his sister Lucille.
Aldorien dedicated 27 years of his life to military service. He began his service by enlisting in the United States Navy and later attended the U.S. Naval Academy. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Military Science from the University of Nebraska Omaha, where he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army. Through a distinguished Army career, he served with commitment and leadership, retiring in 1979 at the rank of lieutenant colonel.
After his retirement from the military, Aldorien began a second professional career as a defense contractor in Colorado Springs. His life reflected the values of service, discipline, and dedication that he carried from his military years into every chapter that followed.
Aldorien shared 57 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Colleen “Connie” Belisle, who preceded him in death. Together they enjoyed traveling and creating a lifetime of memories with one another. Among their most cherished traditions was their annual trip to Kennebunkport, Maine, a place that held special meaning for them.
He was the father of Michelle McPherran and the late Monique Belisle from a previous marriage. With Connie, he was the father of Brent Belisle and stepfather to Christy Fitzgerald and John Belisle. He was preceded in death by his daughter Monique.
Aldorien is survived by his children Michelle McPherran, Brent Belisle, Christy Fitzgerald, and John Belisle; his siblings Richard Belisle, David Belisle, Paulette Souliere, Lorraine Landry, Rita Desjardins, Jane Descoteaux, Shirley Roy, Patricia Polito, and Elaine Dotter; as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Aldorien will be remembered as a man who served his country with honor; and as someone who treasured the time spent Connie, especially the travels and traditions he shared with her. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.