The family announces with great sorrow his sudden passing in Chelmsford, Friday, June 1, 2018 at the age of 72 years. Son of the late André and the late Marguerite (née Desrochers) Bedard. Cherished husband of Kathy Bursey of Chelmsford. Loving father of Martine Bedard Keeley (Mark Morrison), Jocelyn Bedard (Melissa Stencill), Nathalie Bedard (Craig McLaughlin) and stepfather of Goldie Rule (Pat), Marilyn Kneer (Randy), Rory Bursey, Florrie Bursey and Dwayne Bursey. Brother of Jean-Guy (Rita), Suzanne, Françoise, Rolland (Ginette), Georgette, Thérèse, Solange and Diane. Cherished grandfather of Samuel Morrison, Shannon and Matthew Keeley, Bethany and Madeline Bedard, Megan, Mackenzie and Nathan McLaughlin. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends at the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 4691 R.R. 15, Chelmsford, Thursday, June 7th, 2018 from 1 to 4 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. in the Chapel. Donations to Diabetes Canada can be made by cheque or online at www.cooperativefuneralhome.ca.