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KATHLEEN BEDARD Obituary
KATHLEEN M. BRACKEN BEDARD (Age 92)
On Saturday, September 9, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Fernand D. "Doc" Bedard; mother of Denis, David, Paul, Jeanne Baker, Peter, Philip and Michelle Schott; grandmother of Andrew, Hannah, Matthew, Drew, Paige, Mason, Mark, Olivia, Joey and Kyle; and sister of Eileen Caslow. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and one sister. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, September 13, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew Apostle Church, 11600 Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, September 14 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for KATHLEEN BEDARD
Tim Fiora
September 15, 2022
Mrs. Bedard was a neighbor of ours in the Forest Knolls community ages ago. There were no finer people than Kathy and " Doc ", and their large, talented family.
Maria Zuniga
September 17, 2017
It is with great sympathy that I write this note to you Denis , I hope with all my heart that you are doing well and that the Lordvtakes all your pain away .
George and Wendy Cotter
September 17, 2017
With our deepest sympathy.
September 15, 2017
Doc and family, you have my thoughts and prayers to assist you in this time of your loss. May God be with you all,
James Boone
Sean McArdle
September 15, 2017
I am sure that you are all sad to lose this great lady. I am sure heaven is very happy to have her. She was a lovely, kind and happy human being. It was a pleasure to know her and all of you as well. May she rest in the light of God's grace forever.
Michael Bender
September 14, 2017
Dear Doc and Family, Sending all my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies.
Charlie & Judith Goedeke
September 14, 2017
To Doc and Kathleen's extended family, we can only offer our deepest condolences.
Peace to you all.
Lee Parsons
September 14, 2017
Doc, You probably don't remember me. I worked for you briefly at College Park in 1970. We programmed with paper tape. It was a long time ago. You have my sympathy at this time of your loss.
September 14, 2017
Denis and family,
In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences.
Ken and Linda Miller
September 14, 2017
Dear Jeanne and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I have such fond memories of her driving us to Regina, we had a lot of laughs along the way. Love and prayers to you all. Much love, Margee Finn Frame
Keith Miller
September 13, 2017
Doc,
I don't think I ever met Kathleen, but I know you had a long happy marriage and this is a terrible blow to you. I hope you can focus on the good time you had to keep you going through this tough period. I'm sorry that I have a bug of some kind and shouldn't attend the funeral. Please let me know if I can be of any help; I'm not too far from you.
[email protected]
Charlie Zibreg
September 13, 2017
To Denis and the Bedard family,
So sorry to hear to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
September 13, 2017
Thoughts and prayers for Dr.Bedard and family. God Bless ,
from Bruce Van Newkirk
Jason Long
September 13, 2017
To Michelle and the Bedard family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
September 13, 2017
My condolences to the the Bedard family. May our creator sustain sustain your family at this time for such a great loss.
BM
Anh Tran
September 13, 2017
Dearest Doc and the Bedard siblings,
I would like to send my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your wife and mother. I always enjoyed hearing stories about Ma Barker, especially about these statements, I'm a bar of wet soap, the tighter you squeeze me, the faster and farther I will jump out of your hand, " or "Who cares?" The witty remarks, friendly greetings, and life inspirations will always be in my fond memories of Mrs. Bedard.
With much love and sincere condolences,
September 12, 2017
To Michelle and the entire Bedard family,
We send our condolences on the loss of your mother, grandmother and wife. Our warmest thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Beth, Rob & Philip Royer
Karissa Bussard
September 12, 2017
With our deepest sympathy. Thoughts and prayers with the family.
-The Bussards
Karissa, Ryan, Hunter and Saywer
Ethel Schott
September 12, 2017
My prayers are with and for you at this sad time. Kathy was certainly a strong person and she will be greatly missed. Love, Ethel Schott
Jayne Hench
September 12, 2017
Dear Family, We are so very sorry and will miss your mom. She was an amazing person and had a huge impact on the lives of many. She was so very kind to me in all the myriad of ways I needed. God bless.
Joanne Bracken
September 12, 2017
Dear Bedard/Bracken family,
Wishing you all peace at this difficult time. Aunt Kathleen was truly special and I know will be greatly missed by all. You have my sympathy.
September 11, 2017
To Michelle and the Bedard family, our condolences. Suzanne and Tony
JF
September 11, 2017
Condolences to your family for your loss. By prayer, may the anxious care in your hearts be replaced with the peace of God that will guard your hearts in the days ahead.
D S
September 11, 2017
My condolences to the family. May God give your family peace and comfort during this difficult time. Psalms 116:15
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