DOLLARD (DON) JOSEPH BEDARD

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

DOLLARD (DON) JOSEPH BEDARD

Saddened by the loss, but in celebration of a beautiful life, the family of Dollard (Don) Joseph Bedard announce the passing of dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather at 97 years of age, on September 5, 2019.
Dollard was predeceased by his daughter, Patricia; sisters, Anna and Delia; and brother, Gerry. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 73 years, Yvette (née Desautels); his children, Brian (Kathy), Bernice (Gordon), Darlene, Bruce (Susan), Bernie (Terry), Bonita and Allan; along with his grandchildren, Alex (Jason) and Samantha, Brent (Shauna) and Sheldon (Lauren), Tanya (Martin), Erin (Michael) and Matthew (Jen), Shane and Nicole, Leah (Taylor), Ryan (Aysia) and Chelsi (Christopher), Molly; and many great-grandchildren.
Dollard was born in Fisher Branch on July 17, 1922 and was raised on the family farm during the Great Depression. In February 1943 he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve where he served his country until November 1945.
Dad / Pops was a jack-of-all-trades and worked a variety of jobs to running his own business until his retirement in 1977 at the age of 55. Dad / Pops loved the cottage life and everything outdoors: hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and boating on the Bird River.
The family would like to extend sincere appreciation to the care workers at Meadowood Manor Personal Care Home of Winnipeg, where Dollard spent his last year.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 12, 2019