Eugene H. Bedard, 78

GARDNER/Fitchburg - Eugene Henry Bedard, 78, passed peacefully away on to the next life with our Lord and Savior, on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus. He was born in Fitchburg, the son of Henry and Mary (Doiron) Bedard and had lived most of his life in Fitchburg before moving to Gardner over twenty years ago.

He leaves his beloved wife of 24 years, Annaliese H. (Cheryl Stevens) Schofield; his children, Michael Bedard and his wife, Anne-Marie of Athol, Jeanne Bedard of Baldwinville, Mark Bedard and his wife, Tamara of Westminster, Merrillee Dumais and her husband, Marc of Shrewsbury and Laurelee Payne of Worcester; his grandchildren, Amanda, Stacey, Jeffrey, Stephanie, Jacob, Katelyn, Andrew, Laurynn, Todd, Emily and Madeleine Rose; his great-grandchildren, Natalie, Julia, Carmella, Caroline, Nathan, Hannah, Hudson, Addilyn and Simon; his brother, Paul Bedard and his wife, Beverly of Leominster; his sister, Louise and her husband, Roger Abell of Fitchburg; and several nieces and nephews.

After graduating from Saint Bernard's Catholic High School, Eugene served in the Army Reserves for 6 years before completing his education earning his bachelor's degree from Clark University. He was proud to have spent most of his career at Jamesbury Corp. now known as Metso Automation before retiring in 2009. Throughout his life, Gene was a chess Master, an avid reader, golfer and he had a love for calligraphy and watercolors. Later in life he discovered running, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and cycling. Gene loved visits to the ocean and the mountains, especially, Cadillac Mountain where he could enjoy both. He had many wonderful moments with his family and he had a gentle heart when it came to animals always adopting strays.

Funeral services for Eugene will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 25th with a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. in St. Joseph's Church, 49 Woodland Street, Fitchburg. Burial will follow at the Parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Coggshall Park, P.O. Box 792, Fitchburg, MA 01420. Arrangements are under the care of the Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2020.

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David Blomberg

August 26, 2020

Condolences to all who knew, liked, and loved Gene, and had the pleasure of sharing any part of his life. My deepest sympathies to his entire family, and particularly his wife, Annaliese.
I worked with Gene for many years at Jamesbury/Metso and always knew him as a happy, easygoing, friendly sort. I considered him a friend. He will certainly be missed. Rest in peace.

Mary Louise Dye

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Mark Petersen

August 23, 2020

Bev and I were saddened to hear of Gene's passing. We both worked with him for years. Gene was always ready to help with a smile. We were all members of a close family at Jamesbury those days. We'll miss you, Gene.

Janine Picard Aguilar

August 22, 2020

Mark, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was such a pleasant person and so nice to work with. He also knew his stuff! My sympathies to Jeanne as well.

Kathy Gordon

August 21, 2020

I'm sorry to hear of Gene's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Gene at Jamesbury / Metso and he was always a gentleman. My condolences to his family.

Anne Evans

August 21, 2020

Mark and Jeanne,
I was so sorry to hear about your father's passing. He was a lovely man and I always enjoyed talking and working with him at Jamesbury. Please except my heartfelt sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Anne Evans

Anne Evans

August 21, 2020

Mark and Jeanne I was so sorry to hear about your father's passing. He was a lovely man and I always enjoyed talking and working with him at Jamesbury. Please except my heartfelt sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely
Anne Evans

Anne Evans

Scotty Robertson

August 21, 2020

So sorry to hear of Gene’s passing. Good man, No one ever said anything bad about Gene. We were on the Jamesbury chess club together, and also shared the same style of music. Gene is safe were he is.
Scotty Robertson, Shrewsbury

Dick Picard

August 20, 2020

My sincere condolences to Gene's Family. I worked with Gene at Jamesbury and then Metso for many years. He was always a pleasure to work with and liked by many at Jamesbury. I was very sorry to hear of his passing. I know that he will be greatly by his family and all who knew him. Please accept my sincere condolences at a very sad time.

Nina Holton

August 20, 2020

A fine man!

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