Joan M. Bedard Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Joan M. Bedard of Paxton, Massachusetts, whose life came to an end on November 17, 2024 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her mother Margaret Irene Handfield (Carroll); her daughter Lynn Anne Bedard; her father Arthur J. Handfield, Jr.; her parents-in-law, Mildred Bedard (Bowler) and Romeo Bedard; her brothers, Paul Handfield and Robert Handfield; her sisters-in-law, Norma Bedard (Patrie), Beverly Handfield (Martin) and Cassie Handfield (Armery); and her daughter-in-law Kathleen Bedard (Ryan).
She is survived by: her husband Richard G. Bedard; her children, Deborah Warms (Kurt), Richard Bedard, Jr. (Jane), Stephen Bedard (Carol) and James Bedard (JoAnne); her grandchildren, Christopher, Jonathan, James, John, Valerie, Abigail, Amanda and Andrew; her great grandchildren, Harper, Juliana, Ember, River, Rosalie, Archer and Stella; her brother-in-law Gerald Bedard; and her niece Emily Handfield. She is also survived by many nephews and nieces.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Friends of the Richards Memorial Library, 44 Richards Avenue, Paxton, MA 01612.
