It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of the leader of our pack, Aubrey Mark Bedard. Aubrey passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in his 74th year. He leaves behind his self-titled million-dollar family. His best friend and wife of over 56 years Wendy; his children Jamie and Anne Bedard, and Christie and Dale Allen; his amazing grandchildren Kayla (James), Sophie, Marshall, Morgan (Josh), Daniel, Dominick, and Dylan and his great-grandchildren whom they lovingly called him “Big Papa” Maddox, Mayla, and Ophelia.
Aubrey accomplished many things in his life, but he would tell you that his greatest accomplishment of all was his family. He was a proud husband, father, papa and big papa to the people that mattered most.
He also leaves behind to mourn, his brother Larry (the late Monica), and Patrick (Jane), along with many nieces and nephews who adored him.
In memory of Aubrey we ask, in the words of Mother Teresa, “If you want to bring happiness to the world, go home and love your family”. Always take the opportunity to say I love you.
A celebration of Aubrey’s Fabulous Life will be held on Saturday, March 29th from 12-3 PM at the Exeter Legion (Main Hall). Come and have drink to toast a life well lived!
A private family graveside will be held at the Exeter Cemetery.
If you wish, donations to West Huron Care Centre (Blue Water Rest Home), ONECARE, or the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in The Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre would be appreciated.
To donate online to the NICU at LHSC, please select “Direct my gift to:” and select “Other (Enter Below) and type “NICU” in the “Other” box.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Lisa Miller
Wendy and Family
Sending my deepest sympathies to you all….it was nice having little chats with him and you Wendy while cleaning his room. Thinking of you all
Mw
Dear Aunt Wendy My condolences to you and the rest of the family if you need anything just around the corner
Ron & June Corriveau
Wendy and family, Larry, Pat and Jane: Our sincere condolences on the news Aubrey has passed away. Another one of the good friends I had growing up in Zurich. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
Paul Flaxbard
Wendy and Family, My deepest sympathies on the passing of Aubrey. He was another one of the great guys I grew up with in Zurich and was always a lot of fun. RIP Aubrey.
Ray Wilcock
My condolences to Aubrey’s family. I met Aubrey in the mid 90’s and had the pleasure of working with him for a time when he ran the Woodstock plant. His booming voice and smile always left a positive environment. RIP Aubrey.
Steve&Deb Overholt
Our thoughts are with all of you at this time of loss of your husband and father to a great family.
Hold on to all those memories…he is your angel watching over all of you
RIP Aubrey you will be missed
Ken MacDougall
Wendy, Jamie & Family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of Aubrey. I had many great times with him back in the Big ‘O’ days.
He was great to be around at work and play.
Ken
Richard & Brenda Schilbe
Wendy & family, Larry, Pat & Jane
Deepest sympathy to your family on the passing of Aubrey. Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers in the difficult days ahead.
Jen Prendergast
So very sorry to hear of Aubrey’s passing, he was always such a character when we would see him years ago at Gar’s. Our deepest condolences to his family ♥️
Jacqui and Charlie Regier
Dear Wendy and the Bedard Family, sorry for the loss of Aubrey, he will be missed by many who knew and loved him..You have our sympathy at this very sad time.. hold your memories close …Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Keith and Susan Semple
Wendy & Family, Larry, Pat, Jane & Families.
Our deepest condolences to you all at this sad and difficult time.
Aubrey will be truly missed by all who knew him.
Nancy-Rae and Bob Lovie
Wendy and families:
Our deepest sympathies to you all at this sad time.
Cherish the memories..
Dave and Brenda Palsa
Wendy, Christie and families – our condolences on the passing of Aubrey – always had a smile on for all
Gar Penhale
Vera and family, I had a lot of laughs with Aub, teasing each other, especially Habs vs. Leafs. His family always came first and it didn’t take much for him to start bragging about each of you. He was a good friend that is missed. RIP Buddy
Francis Denomme
My sincere condolences to Aubrey ‘s family and friends
Tony /Marlene Bedard.
To all of Aubrey*s family …our hearts go out to you in the loss of a dear loved one…
Wendy Masse
Wendy, Christie and Jamie. My deepest condolences to you all, in the loss of your Husband and Father. It was a pleasure to care for Aubrey, he was always appreciative of anything you did for him. My heart goes out to you all in this time of tremendous loss ❤️
Nancy Gifford
So sorry to hear of your loss Wendy and family.
I’ll always remember his laugh and good nature. He was one of a kind.
Remember the good times he will be missed!
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our sincere condolences on your loss.
Catherine Shantz
Wendy,Larry Pat and Jane- My sincere condolences to each of you on the passing of Aubrey- He always had a smile and a Hello when meeting him in the hallways of Blue Water -Praying you will be surrounded with peace and courage !!Catherine Shantz
Jim and Linda Ferguson
Pat, Jane and extended families:
Surely thinking of you all.
Brenda and Garry Koehler
Wendy, Jamie and Anne, Christie and Dale & Families, Pat and Jane and Larry.
Our condolences to Everyone in the huge loss of Aubrey.
Many loving memories of spending time around the kitchen table with Dorothy, Larry, Monica, Aub, Wendy, Patrick and Janie in Zurich, in the ‘70’s. Paddy and Dorothy’s home was a welcoming place where beers were carried up from the basement fridge ( in the basket) and laughter was plenty.
Take comfort in knowing he is at Peace now.
R.I. P. Aub
Paul & Colleen Overholt
to Wendy and family, Larry, Pat & Jane and families – our condolences for your loss. Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Rick & Patti Bedard
Sorry for your loss Wendy & family, Uncle Larry, Pat-Jane & family. Sending our deepest condolences at this time.
Blue Water Rest Home
Sending our condolences on behalf of the Residents, Staff and Board at Blue Water Rest Home. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Bob McFarlane
Wendy and Family, I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Aubrey was a remarkable person who touched many lives. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Chris and Denise Ingram
Wendy, Jamie, Christie and family,
Sorry to hear of Aub’s passing. Cherish the memories and hold them close.
Scriv
Aub may you rest in peace brother
I have to say that I have never met such a Family Man as you were
Family always came first
You will be dearly missed by all who were a part of your life
And especially Swanson and all the
“Hungry-Man” dinners you ate on break
My condolences to Wendy Christie Jamie and family
Deb Gehan
Dear Wendy and Christie and families
I was so saddened to read of Aubrey’s passing. He was such a kind and soft spoken man.
Cherish his memories and speak of him often.
Deepest sympathy to you and your family
Deb and Bob Gehan
Laura Overholt
Dear Wendy and your entire Family.
Larry, Pat and Jane
My deepest sympathy with the passing of Aubrey.
Remembering days at Big O, as Aubrey was my boss.
RIP Aubrey.
Brett Borden
Wendy, Jamie and Christie: I had the privilege of being coached by Audrey. He always brought a smile to my face. I can hear him chanting “lovely boys, lovely”. He was a good man through and through and touched many lives. My condolences on your loss.
Brett Borden
Dave Keys
To The Bedard family
I used to associate with Aub back in the day. Good conversation and a lot of laughs. What a great guy. My condolences goes out to the entire families. Rest In Peace Aub.
Woody
I will miss you Bud
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Dear Wendy and Family Larry Pat and Jane and Families
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of
you at this very sad time
Bernice Thompson
Wendy and Family;
Sincere condolences on your loss of Aubrey.He will be missed by you all.
Roger Howard
Dear Christie and family,
My deepest condolences for the loss of your dad. He sounded like a fantastic dad, grandpa, uncle, friend, neighbour and the life of the party. Keep his memories close…
Barry
Wendy, sorry to hear about Aubrey , I have certainly missed his drive by and giving me the Trudeau salute. Thinking about you at this difficult time. Barry the Barber
Joyce & Frank Maas
Wendy, Jamie, Christie & Family,
Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences on the loss of Aubrey. He fought a hard battle. Truly a wonderful neighbour.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Joyce & Frank, Steve, Ryan Maas
Doug Geoffrey
Wendy and all of your family condolences to all of you he will be missed greatly
Ken & Dianne Clarke
Wendy & family,Larry, Pat & Jane , thinking of you all in your sad loss of Aubrey. Cherish your special memories shared together. With our deepest sympathies.
Ron and Sandra Dickert (Desjardine)
Wendy and Family and Larry Pat and Jane our sympathy on the loss of a great guy and friend I remember the drives we took in his red convertible he even tried chasing down a rabbit one day. Ron and Sandra Dickert
Jerry & Linda Traquair
Dear Wendy and family,
Please accept our Condolences on your great loss. Jerry has lots of good memories of Aubrey from their ‘Big O’ days.
Joe and Marilyn Kenda
Wendy and Family, Larry, Pat and Jane
Sending sincere sympathies in the passing of your dear Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother. Many memories living next door to the Bedards in my early childhood and Aubrey hanging out with my big brother Doug. Hold on to the memories.
RIP Aubrey. 🙏🏻💔
Annette Denomme
Wendy, Christie, Jamie and all of the Bédard Family, so sorry for your loss. Hold on to the memories you all cherished and may they help you through these difficult days ahead.
Fred Elwgren
Christie and family . Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Kathy and Fred
Gerald and Janet Weido
Wendy, Larry, Pat and Jane.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you and your families.
Marie
Larry, my sincere condolences on the passing of your brother Aubrey.
Marie (Denomme) Sawa.
Harvey Adams Lesley, and Alex Tronkoe
Wendy, Jamie, Christy and all who
knew him.
Our deepest and sincere sympathies.
You’ve lost a husband, father, grandfather
and a great guy who enjoyed a good time.
Cherish his memories.
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
Wendy Jamie Christie and the Bedard family
Sincere condolences on your loss.
Thinking of you at this sad time .
Cy & Eleanor
Frank Mandarin
My condolences to the Bedard Family
Aubrey had a way of lighting up the darkest of rooms. I can still hear that powerful voice when he would greet you with one of his saying, “You’re the Man” He had a gift to make you feel appreciated and valued.
I”m so thankful to have known you .Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed but we will not forget you.
Bob and Carol Johnston
Sincere sympathy to the Bedard family in your great loss
Emma Schenk
Wendy and family,
So sorry for the loss of a great man. He will be heavily missed. Thinking of you guys❤️
Doug and Betty Lynn Eckel
To all of Aubrey’s family, we extend our sincere condolences. He was such a great person who will be missed by many. He never missed a chance to stop and chat and reminisce about the Big ‘O’ days and all the great people we worked with. He was a real gem … rest in peace, Aub. 💔
Jeff O'Brien
Larry, Pat, Jane and family. Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Aubrey.
Madeline Shepherd
Sending our deepest condolences to Wendy, Jamie, Anne, Christie, Dale and families and to Larry, Pat and Jane. Met Aubrey when I moved to Zurich at the age of 13. He was a kind and generous soul then and whenever I saw him , he was always the same. You had a rough go over the last few years. Your million dollar family will miss you as will all the people whose lives you touched over the years. Rest in peace Aubrey.
Stuart & Madeline Shepherd
Sally Desjardine
Wendy, Jamie, Christie & family; Larry, Pat & Jane.
Sending deepest condolences to the loss of a dear husband, father, grandfather & big papa.
Cherish all of your wonderful memories of this great man.
Sally Desjardine
Donna & Wayne Desjardine
Jamie Anne Sophie Marshall Kayla & Bedard Family
Condolences to all and sorry for your loss.
(Auntie Doe & Uncle Wayne)
Doug Meidinger
Wendy, Jamie, Christie, Larry, Pat, Jane and all the families my most sincere & deepest sympathies.
I have so many great memories of Aubrey growing up as next door neighbours and the best childhood friend anyone could ever have.
I think I spent more time at the Bedard home than my own.
Those backyard baseball games seem like only yesterday.
RIP Aub 🙏🙏🙏
Tony Kime
Aubrey was a soldier for the Big “O” organization for the many years my family was involved. He never said no, and took great pride in his large work family; working hard to support everybody. My thoughts and prayers for all the Bedard’s feeling the pain from their loss of a kind and family loving person.
Alice Masse
Dear Wendy &Family
Bedard Family
Thinking of you all at this most difficult time
Sincere Sympathy Don well sure miss him at the home
Don &Alice Masse
Vicki Geoffrey
Sending heartfelt thoughts Wendy and Families,
Beautiful words of Mother Teresa, time passes and how we wished it would slow down. Everyday we should make sure that we make the most of our time with the ones we love while we still have them. Wendy and your family made sure of this I seen it with your faithful visit while he was waiting for placement and your beautiful pictures, take care and lean on each other because he has left a huge hole in all your hearts. RIP Aubrey ❤️
Chelsey Passmore
Wendy & family,
What a gem Aubrey was! His smile would light up the room and his determine to get moving was truly inspiring.
It was a pleasure to have him in our home; and what fun he brought to all the programs he attended! He will be missed around WHCC/BWRH; however, his memory will live on.
May all your memories bring you peace in the coming days and weeks.
Take care,
Chelsey Passmore
George and Elaine Ducharme
Our sincere condolences to the Bedard family in the loss of your husband, father, grandfather & Big Paps.
Dorothy Gaiser
So very sorry to hear of my neighbour Aubrey passing. My deepest sympathy to Wendy and all his precious family.
Jim Oesch
Sorry to here of Aubrey passing ,
My condolences Wendy , Spraz and Doc and your family . Condolences to the Families
Jerome and Betty Geoffrey
Wendy and family. We are so sorry to hear of Aubrey’s passing. Prayers and thoughts are with you all.
lorraine jones
Aubrey, his laugh, his smile, his love, his everything will be missed beyond words. I love you my cousin my friend. Always Lorraine and John
David Groot
Condolences to the Bedard family for their loss.
Aubrey was an inspiration and a great leader at his Big “O” family. We will miss you, your sense of humour and never ending commitment for success. Will tip up an O.V. In your honour
Jason van Haarlem
Wendy, Jamie, Christie and families,
We are so saddened by the passing of Uncle Aub. He certainly was one of a kind and we loved him deeply. He will be missed. Cherish all the good memories and there are a lot of those.
Collette, Jason, Courteney and
Shae-Lynn Van Haarlem
Rose & Rob Rathwell
Our deepest sympathy Wendy to you and the family. Aubrey was a great guy. He will missed by all who knew him. Hugs for all at this difficult time. ❤
Anita Bedard
Thinking of his million dollar family at this time and sending my deepest sympathies to all of you.
Frances Bedard
Wendy and family my sincere condolences .He was always lots of fun will be missed.
Darrell and Anne Abbott
Wendy, Jamie, Christie Condolences to all the family Sorry for your loss Thinking if you at this sad time
Bernie Bedard
Sorry to hear of Aubrey’s passing. My condolences to Wendy, the kids and Larry and Patrick and Jane
Gail Ducharme
So sorry to hear of Aubrey’s passing. You have my sincere sympathy.
Michael Bedard
Wendy and family, sincere condolences on your loss. Haven’t seen Aub in quite some time but have fond memories of growing up together with all our cousins.