Worcester—Roland E. Bedard, 83, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009, in Blair House, Tewksbury surrounded by his loving family. His wife, Jeanne H. (Ryan) Bedard, died in 2007. He leaves a daughter, Elaine Bernier and her husband David of Dracut; son-in-law, John Chauvin of Port Charlotte, FL; brother, Omer Bedard of Arcadia, FL; 2 sisters, Florence LaJuenesse and her husband Joseph of Dennis and Claire Hackett and her husband Charles of Spencer; 3 grandsons, John Chauvin, Jr., and his wife Michelle of Port Charlotte, FL, Michael Chauvin of Oxford, and Bryan Bernier of Dracut; 2 great-granddaughters, Meaghan and Kaitlin of FL; 2 great-grandsons, Christopher and Anthony of Worcester; and many nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Marie Chauvin (2008) and brothers William and Eugene Bedard and sister, Lucille Sanborn. He was born in Worcester, son of William and Orise (Perodeau) Bedard. Roland was a WWII Army veteran and served in the European Theatre. He was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Calling hours will be held at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street on Sunday, Nov. 22, from 4-7 p.m. The graveside committal service will be at Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, on Monday, Nov. 23 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the MA Veterans Shelter, 69 Grove Street, Worcester MA 01605. For directions and on-line condolences, please click link below.