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Bill Bedard worked for over 30 years as a teacher and Mathematics Department Chair for the Woonsocket High School, retiring in 1990. His stories of escapades with his horse, plane, service, and family were legendary in his classrooms. Bill Bedard served in the military in WWII and Korean Wars. Bill Bedard was the ultimate family dad. His extracurricular activities always revolved around his family, such as boating and fishing with his children, going to the beach for picnics, bowling, and taking the family out for ice cream on sizzling summer nights in the station wagon. Everyone who knew Bill Bedard enjoyed his warm and kind-spirited conversations with anticipation of an interesting story to follow. He will be deeply missed.
Besides his wife Julie, William is survived by their children, Fred Bedard and his wife Debra of Woonsocket; Thomas Bedard and his wife Maria of Gainesville, FL; Barbara Smithson and her husband Rumsey of Uxbridge; brother, Robert Bedard of Chepachet; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother George Bedard.
His funeral will be held Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 10 AM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 S. Main St., Woonsocket. Burial will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, 314 Wrentham Road, Bellingham, MA. Calling hours are Wednesday from 4- 6 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association Rhode Island Chapter, 245 Waterman St #306, Providence, RI 02906.
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Pauline L.
April 25, 2019
He had a rare gift of teaching with his humor, not giving up on you if you didn't understand, and being respectful and commanding respect in the nicest ways possible. I hated math, esp algebra, but due to his being the most wonderful of instructors, I learned, and used it as a nurse later in life! RIP.
TINA (LIARD) WULF
October 1, 2018
It is in looking for another obituary that I happened upon Mr. Bedard's. Just yesterday (9-30-18) I repeated his words, "Don't con me!" to a loved one!
What a gentle giant -- by far the most kind-spirited teacher I have ever known and had the privilege of being instructed by. As one of his esteemed students, I was guilty of attempting to side track Mr. Bedard from the subject at hand, math!
Mr. Bedard was a great storyteller and before he realized his students derailed him again, he'd regale us with amazing stories, one after the other. I was blessed to have known him. My sympathies to his family.
Brenda Richard
May 20, 2018
Rest in peace, Sir. Thank you for your patience, guidance and wonderful stories, as my teacher and for your unselfish service to our country, as an American and proud mother of children who currently serve. May your family find peace in their memories of you.
Darlene Brouillard Pecoaro
May 15, 2018
He was a great teacher. My deepest condolences.
Darlene Brouillard Pecoaro Class of 71
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May 11, 2018
Lucky I ran I into him recently at a restaurant...you can't forget someone like him. Still,he had a big smile,he was an inspiration on how to live....condolences to his family and may your loving memories heal your hearts.
Christine (Lavallee) Brackett
Class of 1969
Woonsocket
Maria Coady Bedard
May 10, 2018
Not only a great teacher but a wonderful and loving father-in-law. The best storyteller, husband, father, and grandfather anyone could ask for. We will miss you so much. Love to you in heaven.
Andrea Dubois-Smith
May 9, 2018
My condolences to the Bedard Family.
SHARON DISPIRITO
May 8, 2018
He was such a great teacher and a favorite of so many of us. Condolences to the family.
Roger Gramolini
May 8, 2018
My deepest sympathy on the passing of a true gentleman and one of the finest teachers I ever had! His personality and wit made it a pleasure to learn in his class. Rest in Peace Mr. Bedard.
Sincere sympathy,
Roger Gramolini (class of 1968)
Lillian Blanchard
May 8, 2018
Mr Bedard was my favorite teacher. I was so fortunate to have him as my math teacher,senior year, during his last year teaching. Being in his class and hearing his advice, changed my life. I was pregnant my senior year with no intention on going to college. He instilled in me a love of math. He encouraged me to continue my education. He gave the best advice, always ending with him giving me a swift kick in air with his long leg! I took his advice and I am forever grateful. Godspeed Mr Bedard and thank you. Lillian Blanchard Class of 1990
Melissa Crowshaw
May 8, 2018
Mr. Bedard was simply the best math teach I've ever had. He never wavered with his encouragement and belief that I could master the subject - even when I did. I am sorry for your loss and I hope it gives you comfort to know how many students he impacted in such a positive way. May he rest in peace.
Chriss Rivard-Williams
May 8, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Bedard was such a wonderful teacher. He always believed in me even when I didn't. He had expectations for me and I was so proud when I could meet them. I became a math teacher because of him. I hope I am doing him proud. I often share stories of my time in his class. I had the gift of running into him at Wal*Mart and was able to share what he met to me. A wonderful man. RIP Mr. Bedard.
Andrew Leclerc
May 8, 2018
A big smile and a kind word for everyone...Rest in peace Mr. Bedard
Nancy Larochelle
May 8, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. Mr. Bedard was one of my favorite teachers. He would always tell me how much potential I had although I was not the most motivated student. May he rest in peace with the angels.
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