Richard Gayle Bellamy

Richard Gayle Bellamy, age 83, of East Canton, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025. He was born on June 7, 1942, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Stewart and Gladys (Hartline) Bellamy. A lifelong resident of the East Canton community, he was known to most simply as “Gayle.”

Gayle was a man of many talents and proudly spent his career with the Timken Company, where he worked as an Apprentice instructor before retiring. In addition to his professional life, he was a farmer who deeply loved his community and the many friendships he formed over a lifetime. Later in life, he continued his service to the community by working for the Osnaburg Township Cemetery Department.

He had a wide range of passions, including trap shooting, and shot in the Tri-County Trap League, as well as the Brown Township and Mapleton Gun Clubs. He cherished time spent with his wife gem hunting prior to her passing. He also liked boating and fishing. A natural adventurer, Gayle lived his life with curiosity and enthusiasm.

Above all, besides his family, Gayle’s greatest passion was flying. As a pilot, he found joy in being just a little closer to the Heavens, he was a proud member of the Flying Farmers Association and the Minerva Flying Association.

Gayle is proceeded in death by parents and his wife Mary Ann (Baird) Bellamy on September 16, 2005.

Those left to cherish his memory include one daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and William Lloyd of East Canton; his brother James (Sandy) Bellamy and his dog “Blue”.

Friends and family may call on Monday, December 22, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Sanders Funeral Home and on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Tim Prince officiating. Following his funeral he will be laid to rest at Mapleton Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Sanders Funeral Home, 218 East Nassau Street, East Canton, Ohio. Family and friends may offer condolences and share memories at:

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