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FERNAND BEDARD Obituary
Fernand Denis Bedard (Age 90)
On Thursday, June 21, 2018, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen M. Bracken Bedard; father of Denis, David, Paul, Jeanne Baker, Peter, Philip and Michelle Schott; grandmother of Andrew, Hannah, Matthew, Drew, Paige, Mason, Mark, Olivia, Joey and Kyle; great-grandfather of Theodore. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking) on Monday, June 25 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 Tuesday, June 26 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Dawn Larson
June 27, 2018
My deepest sympathies to your family for your loss. While I didn't have the opportunity to work with your father, Denis, I know he was a special man based on your stories and the comments in this guest book.
June 25, 2018
So sorry to hear the news. Doc was a great mentor and a terrific friend. I haven't seen him for years now but will never forget all I learned from him nor his great sense of humor.
Susan Morris, Stockbridge, MA
Charlie Goedeke
June 25, 2018
Doc was always one of my mentors, since I met him as a student engineer, and was fortunate to be able to connect with him until retirement. Calling him one of my heroes would not be too far off. He was not just a brilliant physicist, but also an open and inquisitive one. He could listen, and he could advise without dictating. My eternal gratitude to him, and my condolences to his family.
Bruce Van Newkirk
June 25, 2018
Started working for Dr.Bedard in 1972 at Ft.Meade and continued all the way thru 2006. Many years for sure , and would repeat again as he was a great Supervisor, scientist and wonderful coworker. It was certainly my good fortune to be a part of his Research Organization . Will always remember him with admiration and respect ( although I might add with fondness he could never get me to ref to him as DOC ) Prayers for Dr. Bedard and the family , From Bruce Van Newkirk , Catonsville , Md .
Anh Tran
June 25, 2018
Doc Bedard will forever be missed for his passion for physics and scientific dedication to the U.S. and multiple generations of scientists. His authentic smiles and witty remarks were always cheerful.
Dearest the Bedard siblings, my thoughts are with you during this difficult time of loss.
Love,
Lew Larson
June 25, 2018
Doc was among the finest men I've ever known, let alone worked with. I am so very proud to have called him friend and colleague. We traveled together and dined together many times over far too few years. While I hadn't seen him in over a decade, my memories of our time together are fresh and long lasting. I will never forget him and our cherished activities together.
James Boone
June 25, 2018
"Doc" was a great man and a true patriot. I considered him to be a mentor and we worked together formally and informally for many years. His contributions to our nation's security will probably never be known in full, but we should all be thankful to God for sending us 'Doc', and I thank Him for that. My condolences go to his family.
Jim Ritter
June 25, 2018
I worked with Doc 20 years ago and I still can remember my enjoyment in conversations with him.
chuck Byvik
June 25, 2018
Doc was one of the finest! A true Scientist, an American, and most of all a Gentleman! We who have known him are the fortunate. Our sincere condolences to all of his family.
Nancy Smerdon
June 25, 2018
Dr. Bedard '
DOC
Dr. Bedard "Doc" was a truly wonderful
person to work with and for over those many
years. Rest in peace.
Alan Kleinsasser
June 25, 2018
Doc Bedard was a truly fine human being. Those of us involved him professionally will miss a remarkably productive colleague and leader in our field.
Keith Miller
June 25, 2018
Very sorry to hear this. Doc gave me and others valuable advice when we were starting a new program. He was extremely helpful in technical matters and in dealing with money and bureaucracy. Despite occasionally unpleasant situations, he was always cheerful and humorous. I'll always remember his greeting: "Seat thyself."
Alan Klein
June 25, 2018
He will be always be remembered by those of us that were blessed with working with him.
Paul Szczepanek
June 23, 2018
Dr. Bedard brought together a group of young scientists to form the Laboratory for Physical Science (LPS) and through his own research taught us all how to turn our equations into devices and processes that would help power the Agency.
We benefited from his leadership and mentorship and will now sorely miss his warm friendship.
Robbie White
June 23, 2018
My condolences to the Bedard family. Mr. Bedard was a great man and probably the smartest person I ever met. May he Rest In Peace.
Arnold Silver
June 22, 2018
We have lost a great gentleman, a dedicated civil servant, a pioneer and risk taker, and a good friend.
George Kerber
June 22, 2018
A true colleague and friend. He will be missed by all of us in the superconductivity field.
Fj
June 22, 2018
My condolences to the family and friends of Fernand Bedard. May the God of all bring you comfort at this most difficult time and may he fill your hearts with wonderful memories of Fernando to cherish.
June 22, 2018
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
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