Ida G. Bedard

Ida G. Bedard, nee Fredette, 84, of Oakland, Maine and formerly of Colchester and New Britain, Conn. and Lac Megantic, P.Q., Canada, widow of the late Roland C. Bedard, entered Eternal Rest on Tuesday (May 15, 2012) surrounded by her loving family. Born April 8, 1928 in Lac Megantic, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Victoria (Lessard) Fredette.

On April 12, 1945, she and Roland were married in Lac Megantic and shared 58 years of marriage before he predeceased her on Nov. 5, 2003. They started their family in Lac Megantic and, in 1953, with four young children, moved to Oakland. In 1965, they then moved to Connecticut to pursue career opportunities and in 1983, returned to Oakland to enjoy their retirement.

Mrs. Bedard had worked for various companies throughout the years, but her greatest joy and dedication was found in caring for her family, to whom she was ever devoted.

In her spare time, Ida would knit and crochet baby hats and booties for the needy. She was also a talented seamstress, creating baby quilts for the Little Wanderers. The wonderful memories of her lovely gardens, beautiful smile, witty sense of humor and absolute love for her family will endure forever. Mrs. Bedard was a communicant of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Oakland.

She is survived by four children and their spouses, Roger and Carmen Bedard of Sidney, Maine, Gaetane and Roger Ouellette of Florida, Claire and Mitchell Ziolkowski and Theresa and John Mohrlein, Jr., all of Connecticut; her daughter-in-law, Claudette Bedard of Connecticut; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and several beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a son, Gaetan; a grandson, Denis; two brothers and two sisters.

A visitation will be held for family and friends at Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Waterville on Sunday, May 20, 2012 from 3 to 7 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Notre Dame Catholic Church, Silver St., Waterville on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 11 AM. Committal to follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Grove St., Waterville. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux Funeral Home 8 Elm St. Waterville, ME 04901. 872-7676 www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com.