Mr. Daniel Michel Bedard, of Taunton, passed away of natural causes Sunday, July 20 in Memorial Hospital, Pawtucket, R.I. He was the loving companion of Nella Freire of Central Falls, R.I. He was the former husband of Carol (Pacheco) Bedard of No. Dighton. He was born 58 years ago in Taunton, the son of Rita L. (Boivin) Bedard and the late Philip H. Bedard. He was educated in Taunton, having graduated from Coyle High School, received his Associate’s Degree from Providence College, and was a Certified Occupational Baking Instructor. Daniel was employed as Manager of Delivery Services for Eastside Marketplace in Providence for over 20 years. He was previously employed at the New Bedford Vocational High School as a Baking Instructor, and was formerly employed at both Taunton Nursing Home and Marian Manor as a Food Service Supervisor. An avid sports fan, Daniel also enjoyed cooking, listening to oldies, gardening and spending time with his family. He lovingly cared for his mother when she was at home. He was an attentive Dad who was very involved in his daughters’ activities. He loved entertaining his family as Santa at Christmas. Daniel was a former communicant of both St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Taunton, and St. Nicholas of Myra Parish in No. Dighton.
In addition to his mother, his companion and his former wife, he leaves: 2 daughters: Bethany-April Bedard of Nashville, TN. and Heidi-Carolyn Bedard of No. Dighton and her soon-to-be husband, Fabio Minari; 4 brothers: Deacon Philip E. Bedard and his wife, Alice, Gerard J. Bedard and his wife, Janet, Paul L. Bedard, and Robert T. Bedard and his wife, Joyce, all of Taunton; 3 sisters: Lucille R. Morris and her husband, Gordon of Berkley, Annette M. Campbell and her husband, David of Lakeville, and Denise A. Hartwell and her husband, Dennis of Taunton; 3 godchildren: Melissa Reeve, Heather and Ray Chamberland; his aunt: Maria Donnelly of Taunton, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Daniel was also the brother of the late David P. Bedard.
Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Friday, July 25 at 9:00 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Jude the Apostle Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be in the Village Cemetery, Rehoboth. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Thursday, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, Ma., 01701.