Mary Lou Belmont

WAKEMAN — Mary Lou Belmont, 85, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Jan. 21.She was born in Cleveland to Arthur J. and Elsie Kessler.She was raised in Cleveland, married and moved to North Olmsted. After raising their children, she and her husband, Gordon, moved to Vermilion. Gordon and Mary Lou built their houses in both North Olmsted and Vermilion. They then moved to Wakeman, where she lived out her life. She and Gordon were married 64 years.Mary Lou was active in her church and also volunteered for Meals on Wheels.She also enjoyed being with family, especially grandchildren at Heidelberg Beach, taking walks with them searching for lucky stones.Her hobbies included sewing, knitting and tending to her garden.Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Verna Field.Surviving her are her husband, Gordon, and a brother, Kenneth A. (Marilyn) Kessler. She and Gordon have two children, Jeffrey (Christina) Belmont and Judy (Dale) Destro. Also surviving her are her grandchildren, Aubrey (Andrew) Lash, Allyson (Izaac) Ferrari and Andrew (Jasmine) Belmont. She also has three great-grandchildren, Elsie, Jonathan and Frank, and many nieces and nephews.Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Church of the Redeemer, 23500 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145 followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Church of the Redeemer Memorial Fund or a charity of the donor's choice.