Arthur Bedard, 72, of Ocala, Florida died Sunday January 22, 2017 under the loving care of his family and Kindred Hospice. Arthur was born in Dover, New Hampshire on May 9, 1944 to the late Henry S. and Mary J. Bedard and came to Ocala in 1974. He was a loving father and Pepè (grandfather) who loved being with his family. Never leaving his New England roots, he remained an avid Patriots fan throughout his life. Arthur retired from ClosetMaid in September 2011 after 31 years of dedicated service.
Arthur is survived by his three sons and their wives, Brian and Susan Bedard, Bruce and Mary Bedard, and Brandon and Stacie Bedard, all of Ocala; three grandchildren, Brooke, Magan and Bryce; one brother, Raymond and wife, Janet Bedard of Silver Springs, FL, and one sister, Jannette LaRoache of Redmond, Oregon.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the Forest Lawn Funeral Home: 5740 South Pine Ave, Ocala FL. Visitation: 10:00 a.m. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m.
