Robert A. Bedard

Robert A Bedard, 89 passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on January 9, 2022. Robert was born January 21,1932 in Lowell, Mass. He served in the United States Marine Corp for 8 years then went into the Air Force for 18 years. Robert was a devoted father, husband and family man. He was preceded in death by his wife Inge, parents Laura and Antonio Bedard, and sister Rita Atwood. He is survived by his two loving daughters Susan Murphy and husband Robert, Patty Yates and husband Richard and nieces and nephews in Massachusetts. Upon retiring he took horticulture classes which he loved, taking care of and creating beautiful landscapes was a passion. That took him into a new direction of woodworking, he made the most unique and special creatures, as we called them. Every holiday we got a new one and couldn’t wait to see what he created. He was the most generous and fun-loving father, always a joy to be around with his quick witted humor. Christmas was his favorite holiday and wow did he make it special; we had a great childhood. He will be greatly missed! RIP Papa ❤️

A private family memorial service for Robert will be held Monday, January 24, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com for the Bedard family.