Obituary of Clarence Robert 'Bob' Bedard

BEDARD: Clarence Robert “Bob”. “Let not your heart be troubled” John 14:1 The family of Bob Bedard announce his transition into glory on August 20, 2011, at the age of 84. Born in Ridgetown, Bob was the son of the late Clarence Martin Bedard and Laura Belle Anderson. Loving husband of 33 years to Virginia (Ginny) Bedard (nee Golubov). Dear father to Robbi-Jo (Tom) Van Every of Duart; grandfather to Samantha Van Every (fiancé Lyle McDonald) of Wallaceburg; Sabrina Van Every; Lacey (Michael) Dotterman of Strathroy and Brigen (Meghan) Bedard of Sudbury. Great grandfather to Ella Dotterman and Cole Dotterman.. Dear brother of Edward (Louise) Bedard of London. Bob is predeceased by his first wife, Margorie Eleanor Bedard (nee Hall); son, James (Jay) Bedard; stepmother, Alice Bledsoe and stepsister Mary Karla Mitts-Ortman. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his two “furry” felines, Phoebe and Goldie. In early adulthood, Bob served in the Royal Canadian Navy as a Naval Reserve Ambulance Attendant. He enjoyed many hours travelling as a Kentario Kamper. Bob was employed throughout his lifetime with British Leaf Tobacco, City Ice Service, Planet Printing and Chatham Coach Lines. Bob raised a family and farmed in New Scotland, Ontario. He served as Mayor of New Scotland. Prior to his retirement, he was employed with W.G. Thompson & Sons Ltd., Blenheim, as a grain elevator operator. He enjoyed life. Memories we have of Bob will always be dear. He professed a hope in Jesus Christ, his Saviour and loved Him. We should not mourn his passing but should rejoice that he has gone, we know, to a home more beautiful than any we have known. Family to receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Evangel Community Church, 76 Sandys Street, Chatham, ON., on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Rob Elka and Rev. David Tarcia officiating. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Gideons or Loads of Love would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. Psalms 23". McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, Ontario 519-351-2040