Obituary of Bernard Vance Bedore

Bedore, Bernard Vance 1923—2008 Bernard Vance “Bernie” Bedore, Creator of Canada’s Gentle Giant Big Joe Mufferaw joined his beloved wife Vera (Lewis) of 62 years after a very brief time apart on Tuesday June 17, 2008 in Renfrew Victoria Hospital, Renfrew Ontario Bernie will remain a legendary storyteller, poet and Ottawa Valley historian, His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew him In his 86th year, Bernie was the last surviving son of the late Delorme and Catherine Bedore of Arnprior and the last surviving brother of Glenford ( killed in action WW II), Marjorie, Denelda (Nella), Clifford (Duffy), Maxford (Maxie) and Corrine It is with great sadness that we his children Vance Bedore (Cathy) of Pembroke, Judy Bedore (Ernie) of Arnprior and Mark Bedore of Carleton Place bid farewell to our exceptional father He will never be forgotten and always loved by his five grandchildren, Sara Hulan, Ian, Jenna, Jacob Bedore and Jolan Kalio Mom and Dad– Together for eternity Please join our family in a celebration of Bernie’s life at Boyce Funeral Home Ltd. 138 Daniel St. N., Arnprior VISITATION PERIODS Thursday June 19, 2008 7-9 pm Friday June 20, 2008 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm FUNERAL SERVICE First Baptist Church, 279 Alicia Street, Arnprior Saturday June 21, 2008 1:00 pm INTERMENT Christian burial to follow at Malloch Road Cemetery, Sandy Hook, Ontario FELLOWSHIP AND REFRESHMENT Refreshments will be served in the community hall of The First Baptist Church, 279 Alicia Street, Arnprior following the cemetery service MEMORIAL DONATIONS Donations to Renfrew Victoria Hospital would be greatly appreciated by his family