Peacefully, at Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, on Friday, October 28, 2011 Elizabeth Jane “Bette” (Dalton) Bedard, formerly of R. R. 2 Zurich, passed away in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late Richard Bedard (Sept 18, 2011). Loving mother of Kim and Mike Foster of Stratford, Kris and Linda of London and Kerry and Kelly of Wyoming. Loving grandmother of 17 grandchildren. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Joanne and Ken Ducharme, Julie and Ken McColl, James and Corrie Dalton, Dan and Sandy Dalton , Isidore and Paula Laporte, Jim and Veronica Bedard, Peter and Theresa Bedard,Cecilia and Gordon Smith, Anthony and Marlene Bedard, Percy Bedard, Monica and Larry Bedard, Agnes and Greg Willert, Madeline and Stuart Shepherd, Julie and Marty Becker and Ivan and Rosemary Bedard. Sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents James and Madeline Dalton, brother Frank Dalton, sister Mary Laporte, son Karmen, brother-in-law Michael Bedard and sister-in-law Patricia Worsell. Bette was a long time employee of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board and taught at Ecole St. Marie in St. Jospeh and St. Boniface Roman Catholic School, Zurich for 35 years.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. in the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N, Zurich. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday November 2, 2011 at 11 a.m. in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, St. Joseph, Ont. Fr. Graham Keep celebrant. Interment St. Peter’s Cemetery. Parish Prayers will be said on Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. .
Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS. Society.
BEDARD: (Dalton) Elizabeth Jane “Bette” of Zurich
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Condolence From: Karen and Ray Mathonia
Just wanted to pass on our thoughts and prayers. Your mom held a very soft spot in our hearts–from teaching Ray ….to coming out to the hockey games…and just chatting at the schoool. She especially made a great mark on our son Derek’s life….he was the cookie man.. She took the time and was a great teacher and friend. She is in a better place now with your dad and Karmen as well..Karen and Ray
Condolence From: Joyce Sovereign Lucan
To the Bedard family , My sympathy to you all on the death of your Mom,so soon after your Dad,would like to think that he was calling her from where he is ,to come where life is a lot easier.Now they are together again and all’s well .Once again my sincere sympathy.
(My Dad was Maurice Mac Donald )who thought so much of your Mom and Dad.
Joyce Sovereign
Condolence From: Aimee Rau
My heart goes out to all of you. Your mom was my teacher in grade 3 and while I am sure she did a great job teaching the curriculum, the lessons I remember most are: how to find utter joy in reading, how to respect authority but to speak up for justice, how to be reverent and to love our Lord, and how to offer what you can to help the less fortunate. She was a wonderful teacher and a terrific lady.
Condolence From: Laura Wilder
Dear Kris, Kerry and Kim;
May you find comfort in knowing that your Mom has now been reunited with your dad, and with Karman. I have great memories of fun times at their place “back in the day”. Your mom and dad were not only very kind and welcoming to everyone, but they also knew the value of friendship. Your friends became theirs. Cherish the memories. Be strong.
Condolence From: Rick & Barb Ingram & Family
We offer our sincere sympathy to all the Bedard family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad difficult time.God Bless all of you.
Condolence From: Linda Sangster
To Kerry,Kris and Kim
My heart goes out to you and your families.My thoughts and prayers are with you at such a difficult time.Losing both your parents in such a short while.
Take comfort in knowing they are together as they always were and always will be.The world has lost two precious people as no one was more caring and giving than they both were.
Be strong together and God will help you along the way.
Condolence From: Noreen Malloy (Dalton)
I’m very sorry to hear of Betty,s death.She was a great person and a good friend when we were teaching together in Brantford.She will be remembered in a Mass here in our parish Our Lady of Assumption Peterborough.
Condolence From: Deloris, Albena & Linda Bedard
Our deepest condolences are extended to the family of Bette as well as to the Dalton & Bedard families. Bette will be missed by all who knew her. Deloris, Albena & Linda Bedard
Condolence From: Paul & Susan Horton
So very sorry about the passing of Bette; She was always a pleasant, lovely woman.
Condolence From: John and Harriet Vander Burgt
To the Bedard and Dalton families: Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Bette touched so many lives and leaves so many wonderful memories. She will be sadly missed. John and Harriet Vander Burgt and Family
Condolence From: Joan Stapleton
May God grant both families the courage and strength during this sad and difficult time.Bette was a wonderful,caring,person and friend.
Condolence From: Katharine McEwen
Within the past two months, this community has lost two of the most vibrant people I have had the privelege to know. Always together, they are together once more and I will miss them very much. My sincere condolences to all of their family. Katharine McEwen
Condolence From: Caroline Cameron( Tickner)
We were so sorry to hear the sad news. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Condolence From: Rea VanDongen
Condolence: To the Bedard & Dalton families. Our deepest sympathy.Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Frank & Rea VanDongen
Condolence From: Michael Neilands
Mrs. Bedard taught me in Grade 5 at St. Boniface School in Zurich, back in around 1970. She was an amazing teacher!! Her teaching practice helped form my own style of teaching that I have brought to the classroom over the last 22 years. My heartfelt sympathies are extended to the entire Bedard family. Sincerely, Michael Neilands Principal Blessed John XXIII CES Unionville ON
Condolence From: Theresa Davies (Corriveau)
To the Bedard & Dalton Families My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. Hoping you find peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Condolence From: Ron and Dianne Ducharme
To Bette’s Family We send our deepest sympathy Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Condolence From: Harv & Evelyn Vincent
To Bette’s immediate and extended family, Sincere sympathy in your great loss. You have had a tough year and we pray that God grants you peace and comfort. Praying for you.
Condolence From: Bob and Nancy-Rae Lovie
Our deepest sympathy to all the family in the passing of a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult and sad time..
Condolence From: Shirley Erb
To All of Bette’s Family Zurich has lost another great Lady. Please except my Deepest Sympathy. My thoughts & Prayers are with you.
Condolence From: Bob & Betty Kirk
To Bette’s Family: a truly remarkable Lady has passed. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies at this difficult time.
Condolence From: Wayne and Sharon Overholt
To Bette’s family ,you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bette taught our children at St Boniface school and also at Ecole St Marie ,she was a great and kind teacher.Our thoughts are with you all at this most difficult time. Thinking of you.Wayne and Sharon Overholt
Condolence From: Karen & Danny Masse& family
We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Bette. She was a remarkable woman and will be sadly missed. I had the priviledge of having Bette or (Mrs. Bedard) for a teacher at St. Boniface School. Our sympathies to her family and her extended family. She will truly missed by so many people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Condolence From: Mike & Colleen (Overholt) Cyr
May we offer our sincere sympathy to the family of Bette at this sad time. We have wonderful memories of Bette, having had her for a elementary teacher at St. Boniface. She was a beautiful lady. Our sympathy, Mike & Colleen (Overholt) Cyr