Robert BEDFORD

I was a student of Bob's at UVA in 1999 and 2000. He was an accomplished, passionate and very gentle teacher. I will miss his infectious smile and good humor. Thanks for all the memories.

Faith, I am sad to know Bob is away. Thank you and Bob for taking me as your host student when I came to UVA from China in 1999. It is as if yesterday that you and Bob picked up for dinner or took me to my first concert. Beautiful memories live on forever, and time freezes at the fall of 1999 when you and Bob welcomed me to your family in Charlottesville and invited me to explore this new world.

Faith,
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I knew him from our Mountain Lakes high school days. He was a true gentleman and really nice person. All my best to you and your family,

paul brill Class of 1960

Sir will be missed by me and my family forever. His kindness to humans had no limits. He not only brought me into the USA from Africa he also gave my terminally ill wife (An Anesthesiologist) a job to do research! His blessings will be on my entire future generations. I very vividly remember our interactions during research for the whole department at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, he worked and supported all faculties and his kindness had no boundaries. Such soul does not come in this world as often! Nitin Shah, MD.

Robert was a volunteer with Learning Ally for over 12 years, donating his time generously to serve students across the U.S. We are so grateful for Robert's kindness, time, and dedication to our mission. We feel lucky to have had Robert be a part of our community. On behalf of the entire team at Learning Ally, we send our heartfelt condolences to Robert's family.

Faith, my most profound condolences to you and your family. Bob was not only an outstanding clinician, but also a superb mentor, colleague and friend to all who knew and worked with him, including me. Charlene and I send our heartfelt condolences. The field of medicine and service to patients, was greatly enhanced by his presence, and I'm confident his legacy will endure among the many colleagues and mentees who benefitted from his guidance. David E. Longnecker, MD

It was a major blessing to see Bob in church shortly before he left us. he was a wonderful all around person.

You have left a wonderful legacy in all those with whom you practiced and taught anesthesia medicine and in those, like me--now an old O.R. nurse, you gave the same patience and respect given not only to patients, but also all with whom you worked. The world & practice and teaching of medicine is better for having had you. To your family--thank you for sharing him.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

My thoughts and prayers are with you Faith, as you go through this difficult time. I have many fond memories of our fun parties at Bayfront Tower.