After a brave four and a half year battle with metastatic prostate cancer, Percy Patrick Bedard of Zurich passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at the age of 69. Dear father and father-in-law of Vicki and Bob Hay of Alliston, Ontario and Tracy and Randy France of Anniston, Alabama. Loving grandpa of Taylor Hay of Hamilton, Ontario. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Cecilia and Gordon Smith, Monica and Larry Bedard, Agnes and Greg Willert, Madeline and Stuart Shepherd, Julie and Marty Becker, Peter and Theresa Bedard, Anthony and Marlene Bedard, Ivan and Rosemary Bedard and Veronica Bedard. Sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews and their families and Bob and Heather Redick, Craig and Michelle Redick and their children Lia and Olivia, and Kim and Anibal Garcia and their children Viviana and Abigail. Predeceased by his parents Percy and Marie (Masse) Bedard, a sister Particia Worsell, brothers Richard (Bette) Bedard, Onizeme (Jim) Bedard and Michael Bedard.
At Percy’s request cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bluewater Community Centre, 12 East St., Zurich. Arrangements entrusted to J.M. McBeath Funeral Home, Zurich.
Memorial contributions may be made to ACT Now – London Health Sciences Foundation (www.actnowforcancer.ca) or a charity of one’s choice.
BEDARD: Percy Patrick of Zurich
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Condolence From: Lori Lynn Stapleton
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Percy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family members during this time of loss. God Bless, Lori Lynn Stapleton & Joan Stapleton (Masse)
Condolence From: Andrew, Amy, Adrie and Henry Bedard
Sending our condolences to you all at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of love always, Andrew, Amy, Adrie & Henry
Condolence From: Leo and Lindsey Ducharme
Offering our deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Condolence From: Aubrey & Wendy Bedard & family
Our heartfelt condolences to Percy’s family. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Condolence From: Paul & Sue Corriveau
To the entire Bedard family and friends please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Percy. He did fight a hard battle just the way he played sports. We are unable to attend the celebration of life as we are in Florida. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Paul & Sue
Condolence From: Kim & Judy McKinnon
Our sincere sympathy to Percy’s family and friends. Our thoughts are with all of you at this sad time.
Condolence From: Mike&Vicki Ducharme&3 Sons
To: Vicki,Bobby,Taylor,Tracy,Randy,All the Bedard family and also the Redick family:
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Percy. I will we miss our chats at the Zurich Variety store. Please know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
RIP Percy he fought a good fight!
Condolence From: Charlene Ducharme
To the families and friends of Percy. I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time. He will be missed.
Condolence From: Doug & Betty Lynn Eckel
Vicki, Bob, Taylor, Tracy, Randy and all of Percy’s brothers, sisters and the Reddick family: Our sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolence on the passing of Percy. He was a wonderful man, a true fighter and a great storyteller who will be missed by all who knew him. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers now and in the difficult days ahead … Cherish the memories xo
Condolence From: Bob & June Fisher
Our sincere sympathies to Percy s family.
We will miss his pleasant smile
Condolence From: B0b & June Fisher
Our sincere sympathies to Percy s family and friends.Will miss his smile.
Condolence From: B0b & June Fisher
Our sincere sympathies to Percy s family and friends.Will miss his smile.
Condolence From: Ken & Cheryl MacDougall
Vicki, Bob, Taylor, Tracy & Randy. Please accept our most sincere condolences at this difficult time. We never had the pleasure of meeting your dad but all the great stories we’ve heard make us feel like we knew him.
Condolence From: Rob and Lisa Miller
Vickie,Bob,Tracy,Randy and your families as well as the Bedard familes.So sorry to hear of Percy passing thoughts are with yous.
Condolence From: Alice & Don Masse
Vicky,Tracy and the Bedard Family We wish to extend our deepest sympathy . May the Lord be your comfort and strength now and in the days to come. Don & Alice Masse
Condolence From: The Zurich Rona Staff
To all the Bedard Family, Heather,Bob & family He entered our door almost every day – always with a big smile. Whether he was there to purchase something, tell a story, or just buy a chocolate bar and talk, we all enjoyed his visit. We didn’t lose a customer, we lost a good friend to all of us. Our sincere condolences to all of you.
Condolence From: Jeff O’Brien
Percy was the best teacher I have ever had or known. He was also a fierce competitor and teammate. It was my pleasure to have called him a friend and mentor. I imagine him playing with King once again. Thanks Percy for all of the great memories. My condolences to Vicky, Tracy and the entire extended Bedard family.
Condolence From: Rob and Brenda Grenier
Vicky Bobby,Taylor, Tracy ,Randy and all the Bedard family, Rob and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to you’s during this diffcult time our thoughts and prayers are with all of you”s.
Condolence From: Jeff and Lorraine Forrester
You have our deepest sympathy Vicki, Tracey and family. So sad to hear about your Dads passing. Our thought and prayers are with you all.
Condolence From: Jeff and Lorraine Forrester
You have our deepest sympathy Vicki, Tracey and family. So sad to hear about your Dads passing. Our thought and prayers are with you all.
Condolence From: Chuck & Tanya Erb
Sincere Condolences to Vicky,Tracy and your Families, as well as the extended Bedard Family. Percy was such an Awesome Guy. We had many, many interesting conversations over the years. He always took time to chat. He will now be enjoying his Eternal Home. We will continue to keep you in our Thoughts & Prayers.
Condolence From: Al & Sharon Brokenshire
Our sincerest sympathy goes out to the Bedard family, everyone will miss Percy, he had a special gift and was a kind friend, we will all miss him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Condolence From: Les and Cathy Zimmer Glanville
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Condolence From: Ron Oeasch
Please know that you have my deepest sympathy at this time of loss. Percy was a great friend and mentor to me. I know he will be missed by all. I am sorry I cannot be there in person as Iam spending the winter in Florida. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Ron Oesch
Condolence From: Marilyn Jeffrey
My condolences to the Bedard family. Percy and his family lived across the road from us many years ago. My mom and dad Richard and Monica Jeffrey thought the world of Percy and his family and I have many fond memories of them being over at our house. RIP Percy
Condolence From: Francine
My deepest condolences to you Vicky and Tracy. You lost a great DAD: he was the most gentil, kind, caring, smart, funny and loving human being. He used to tell lots of stories- short and very long ones- but he loved to tell how much fun you had together and he would laugh so hard! He was SO proud of you two. We will miss him too but we know that the world – and Zurich- is a better place today because of your dad and the legacy that he left behind. Adieu Percy…
Condolence From: Shirley Erb
To All of Percy’s Family. My Deepest Sympathy. My thoughts and Prayers are with you. Shirley Erb
Condolence From: Madeleine Burns
Sincere condolences to the Bedard family. I first met Percy at the funeral of his brother Richard and learned from him that he had prostate cancer and that he was fighting it. I also knew Bette – they sat in the pew behind us at St-Peter’s. Particularly my condolences go out to Cecilia and Gord Smith, who I came to know at the church in Zurich. I have a fond recollection of Percy as someone who was always positive with a smile for everyone. RIP.
Condolence From: Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Dear Vicki,Bob,Tracy,Randy. Also the Bedard and Redick Familie’s We are very saddened to hear the passing of Percy.He was a kind gentle man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time
Condolence From: Jim Oesch
Vic and Tracy,and families It is sad to hear the news ,although he knew God was coming for him . my thoughts and prayers . Maybe a vision of his car will be there for him to see
Condolence From: Paul Joan Ducharme
Vicky, Bob, Tracy ,Randy and Bedard family,and Bob and Heather Reddick,, Our sincere compassion on the loss of Percy after his battle of sickness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Condolence From: Mike McCowan
Percy had such a warm smile and gentle manner whenever I saw him. Even when he was sick it was hard to tell from his positive attitude. His skill and attention to detail in the wood work he did is exceptional. It is through Heather R that I met Percy and my sympathies go out to her and the entire extended Bedard family.