Robert L. Bedard (Oxford Maine) lost his battle to a terminal illness on Friday, September 19, 2011. His loving, and supporting wife Deborah was by his side, along with his family. Bob was a native of Lewiston, and attended Bliss College and was an exceptional finish carpenter, and owned his own wood working business. He was an avid NASCAR fan, and loved his dogs, and spending time at home. He had a passion for music. In his younger years, he had a rock and roll band, where he was the bass guitarist.He is survived by his wife Deborah Smith Bedard of Oxford, and his immediate family of Lewiston: His mother Helen Bedard, his sisters: Jeannie and husband Donald Holt and Constance Giles, his sister-In-Law Sally Smith, and family friend Danielle Ramirez of Florida, his Aunts: Theresa Pelletier, Carmen Foreman of Lewistonand Lou Thibault Maillet of New York, his daughter Tiffany Cozzolino, granndchildren: Anna, Sofia and Marco and several cousins, nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by his father Robert, and son Benjamin. The family wishes to extend a special Thank you, to Dr. Brian Nolan, the staff of Stephens Memorial Hospital, and the staff of St Mary's d'Youville Pavillion. Online condolences and photo gallery may be shared at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com
