Peacefully at Jessica’s House with her loving family by her side on Friday, January 6, 2023, Monica Joan Anne Bedard of Zurich in her 75th year. Leaving to mourn, her husband Larry, children Collette (Jason) Van Haarlem, Andrew (Amy) Bedard, grandchildren Jasmine (Greg) Gielen, Courteney, Shae (Dustin Mathonia) Van Haarlem, Adrie, and Henry Bedard, and great-grandsons Nolan Van Haarlem, and Oliver Gielen. Predeceased by her son Leon Bedard (2005). Dear sister and sister-in-law of Cecilia (Gordon) Smith, Tony (Marlene) Bedard, Agnes Willert, Madeline (Stuart) Shepherd, Julie (Marty) Becker, Ivan (Rosemary) Bedard, Veronica Bedard, Theresa Bedard, Aubrey (Wendy) Bedard, and Pat (Jane) Bedard. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Percy and Marie Bedard, Paddy and Dorothy Bedard, sister Patsy Worsell, brothers Jim, Richard and Bette, Peter, Michael, Percy Jr., brother-in-law Sam Willert, and god child Karmen Bedard.
A private family Funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph. Cremation with interment St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, St. Joseph.
Donations to Canadian Mental Health Association or Jessica’s House would be appreciated by the family.
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Mary Ann Craner
Larry, Collette, Andrew and Family.
I remember when I was canvassing for heart and stroke and stopped at the house. Monica answered the door and we got to chatting and chatting.. Forty five minutes later and alot of laughs, I left the house.
Simply put, we are all blessed to have known her.
Take care and know that you have been in our thoughts.
The Craner Family
Michele & Alan
Sorry to see your mom’s notice
We are thinking of you as you remeber memories you had with her.
Ron & June Corriveau
Larry and the entire Bedard families: Our sincere condolences on the news that Monica has passed away. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Robert Jeffrey
So sorry for your loss
Jim&Lori Dietrich and family
Thinking of you all, our sincere condolences.
Shawn and Jordan Rutledge and family
Andrew and family
We are thinking of you guys during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss
Rob and Lisa Miller
Larry, Collette Andrew and families. Sending our deepest sympathies she was beautiful lady. No matter where you were she would go out of her way to come over give a hug and talk.
R.I.P Monica you will be missed ❤️
Dody Gilfillan
Andrew and Family,
I was sad to hear of your moms passing. I got to know your mom many years ago when I worked at Shoppers. She was such a nice woman, always had a big friendly smile. I always enjoyed talking with her.
Thinking of you and your family during this sad time.
RIP Monica
Robert and Alma Westlake
Larry and Family
Our sincere condolences to each of you.
Robert and Alma Westlake
Liam Brennan
Uncle Larry, Collette, Andrew & family
I will miss the great warm hugs and kisses from Aunt Monica, she will always be a special Lady to me. Now a special angel to watch over us.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Liam
George and Sue Wilson
Andrew, Amy and family, Bedard family, heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your Mom, Grandma. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Patti and Steve Geoffrey
Dear Larry, Collette, Andrew & families and the entire Bedard family
We are deeply sorry for your loss and share in your sadness. May your hearts find comfort in remembering Monica’s light, beauty and laughter.
Thinking of you and sending our heartfelt condolences.
Steve and Patti
Jeff O'Brien
Collette,
My apologies to you for failing to notice that auto correct had altered your name in my condolence entry.
Chuck & Tanya Erb
We extend our Thoughts and Prayers to Monica’s Family. May God grant you peace through this difficult time.
Ron Walper
Larry,Collette,Andrew and all the Bedard Families
Deepest sympathies may you find comfort in your memories and May God give you strength to get through this difficult time.
Mark Heimrich
Larry, Collette & Jason, Andrew & Amy & families & the Bedard families;
Our sincere sympathy to you all in your loss.
Cherish your wonderful memories.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
& Marilyn Heimrich
Mike &Vicki Ducharme and Family
Larry,Collette,Jason,Andrew ,Amy and all the Bedard families.
Heaven gained another Angel !! We will miss her laughter,her smile and the hugs. Our hearts are broken a bit more. Hugs to all of you. Memories are the best!! xoxo
Tom Cook
Deepest sympathy to Larry and family and all the Bedard family! So sorry for your loss! Blessings….
Jo-Ann Sheardown
My deepest sympathy goes out to Larry and family and to all the Bedard family. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ken & Dianne Clarke
Larry,Collette,Andrew & all the Bedards,Our deepest sympathy to you all in your sad loss of Monica. She always had a beautiful smile & hug when we met.Cherish your special memories 💜She will be remembered by all who were lucky to have known her!Hugs💜
Kim Ziler
Mike and Kim Ziler Our deepest sympathy to Larry and all the Bedard families. She will be missed.
Anne Langendyk
Collette and Family and all of the BEDARD Family.
Our deepest sympathies for all of the family in the passing of your mother, grandma and great grandma.
Collette always spoke highly of her Mom…and it was always a pleasure to see her when she came to the. BMO branches where Collette and I worked together.
Gail and Randy Oke
Our deepest sympathy to Monica’s family. Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
Ron & Marion Cornish
Larry, Andrew, Amy & family, you have our deepest sympathy!
Jeff O'Brien
Larry, Colleen, Andrew and family. Sincere condolences to you during this difficult time.
Jerry & Rose Vanbruaene
Our deepest sympathies to the Bedard families on the loss of your dear Monica. May she rest in peace.
Jerry & Rose
Michele Bould
My deepest sympathy of the loss of your loved one.
Thoughts and prayers as you surround yourself with precious memories to guide you through the coming days.
Michele Bould (Northlander)
Paula LaPorte
Dear Larry and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Monica’s passing. I have fond memories of her especially at various occasions we attended…her infectious smile and laughter.
Thinking of you all, and praying you find moments of peace and comfort in the midst of your grief. She will be missed.
Steve and Audrey Skinner
Larry, Collette, Andrew and families
Sending you all our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May your many wonderful memories keep her forever close to your hearts.
Sincerely
Steve & Audrey Skinner
Bob & Donna Hamather
Larry, Collette, Andrew and all of the Bedard family,
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Our sincere condolences.
Bob & Donna Hamather
Pat & Evelyn Regier
Our Deepest Sympathy to Larry and family.
Monica was so friendly and humble, always with a smile for everyone. She is in heaven now and happy.
Keith and Susan Semple
Larry, Collette, Andrew and families,
Sending our deepest condolences on the loss of Monica.
Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.
Marc & Shannon Crane
Our sincere condolences to you all. I have many great memories as a young kid growing up in Zurich with the Bedard family. Monica’s had an infectious laugh that made us all smile an laugh with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Wes Brown & Jaclyn Rader
We are so sorry to hear about Monica’s passing. You are all on our hearts and in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Lennis and Marlene Bedard
Our deepest sympathy go to Monica’s family. My God’s peace be with you.
Marg Deichert
Larry, Collette, Andrew & families and the Bedard families.
Sending you hugs and prayers on the passing of Monica.
What a beautiful lady – always a smile and time for a chat.
Another angel to watch over you.
Marg Deichert
Kevin and Shelley Geoffrey
Deepest sympathies to Larry, Andrew and Collette and family wonderful lady and always gave best hugs keep all great memories close to your heart sending love from are family
Darlene Porter
Monica wasa special angel who smiled and greeted all . Rest in peace Monica . May her family hear the angel wings .
Chris Janet Brown
Larry,Colette Andrew and Bedard Families,
So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful lady. Everytime we seen each other I would always get a lovely hug and big kiss. She was a women of many talents and loved to clean,paint and everything she touched was so much better. She will be missed. Rest in peace my dear friend
Hugs Chris Janet
PS.Mom, Tillie Rau sends her prayers and sympathy ❤️🩹
Laura Ann Overholt
My deepest sympathy Larry, Collette, Andrew and families. Also all of Monica’s siblings.
The photo is the Monica we will remember that beautiful smile, and usually a Hug
whenever I met her. You will be missed by many Monica!
Thought and prayers now and the difficult months to follow.
Gerard and Rosemary Ducharme
Larry, Collette,Andrew and all the Bedard Families
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Monica.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ann Maxwell
Sending my condolences to the Bedard families. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Donna Ducharme Watson
My condolences to the Bedard families concerning the death
of Monica. She was a good friend and a beautiful soul. Monica
will be missed by many people.
Pauline Miller
To all of Monica’s Family
My deepest sympathy in your loss of Monica.
My thoughts & prayers are with you at
this very sad and most difficult time.
Cherish all the good memories!
Sincerely Pauline Miller
Diane Harrison(Corriveau)
We are so saddened to hear of Monica’s passing.
Monica and I spent alot of time together playing as kids. I have a great amount of memories that I will hold dearly in my heart. We always made an effort to get together when we saw each other.
She was a beautiful lady with a warm smile and laugh.
We send our deepest condolence Larry to you and family including her siblings.
Rest in peace sweet lady.
Ken & Deb Regier
Many thoughts and Prayers at this very sad time. Keep all those wonderful memories close to your heart ❤️ 🙏🌹
Monique and Joe Debus
We’re so sorry for your loss. Our loved and prayers go out to your family during this sad time.
Annette Denomme
Larry, Collette, Andrew, and the entire Bedard Families, Heaven sure gained an angel, because that is what she was. She lit every room when she walked in, or met you on the street. From her infectious smile to her French accent she was a gem. She left a mark on everyone’s heart than knew her. Indeed she will be missed, hold the memories you all shared with her, as they will bring you comfort..My prayers are with you all as you journey through this difficult time. Hugs to you all.
Randy and Vicki Geoffrey
Deepest thoughts and prayers Larry ,Collette, Andrew, and Families,
May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.
When ever you meant this kind woman with so much Heart you always walked away feeling so much better and that thing’s were going to be okay, what a beautiful gift!
May she rest peacefully in the arms of the Angels that have gone before her.💞
arlene and scott thomson family
Dear Claude and Jason and family
Claude my heart goes out to you and your family ,I know your mom was a big part of your life and she love you dearly
arlene and scott thomson family
Dear Larry, Andrew, Claude and the Bedard family
Deepest sympathy in the passing of Monica she had a big heart and a great smile
Lilliane Laporte
To the Bedard Families,
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult times. Monica was a wonderful, happy and a hard working woman. Love and prayers.
Lilliane Laporte
Maryann Quesnel
My deepest condolences on your loss. I always enjoyed my many conversations with Monica. She will be missed by many.
Maryann Quesnel
Marge Schilbe
My sincere sympathy Larry to you and the Bedard family, treasure your memories. ❤️
Steve and Pat Meidinger
Our sincere condolences to Larry, Collette and Andrew!🙏
MaryEllen Boel
Condolences to the family at this horrible and very difficult time.
Although she will be missed it’s a blessing to know now she is at peace.
Memories of the good times are the best anyone still has.
Try to keep them close to your heart.
MaryEllen & Dan
Doug and Betty Lynn Eckel
Larry, Collette, Andrew and families and the entire Bedard family – We are so very sorry to hear of Monica’s passing. Know that we are thinking of you all. She was such a wonderful person who will be truly missed by all who knew her. Her fight is over … may she rest in peace. ♥
Paul &Joan Ducharme
Our sincere compassion to Larry, Colette ,Andrew and all of the Bedard families on the death of Monica..
Our love and prayers are with you in this loss.
Susan Rau
So very sorry to hear of your great loss. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Susan Rau
Sally Desjardine
Larry, Collette, Andrew and family and the entire Bedard families.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. She was a one of a kind person, always with a smile.
Rest In Peace Monica 🙏
Sally Desjardine
Brenda and Garry Koehler
Larry, Collette and Jason, Andrew and Amy and families…
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Many wonderful memories to treasure, of dear Monica and her journey through life.
Peace to All Bedard Families. 🙏🏻
Elaine Clarke (Ducharme)
To the Bedard Families
I am so sorry for your loss. Monica was a special lady! Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time … ❤️
Elaine
Murray Armstrong
Our sincere condolences to Larry, Colleen and Andrew and their Family, and the Bedard Families.
Lori and Murray Armstrong
Allanna
The Bedard Family
Please accept our deepest most sincere
sympathies on the lost of your mother.
Cherish her memories.
Allanna and Harv Adams
Gerald & Janet Weido
Our deepest sympathy to Larry and all the Bedard families.
Gerry Neilands
Larry, Andrew, Collette and all the extended Bedard family. Our sincerest condolences on your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Gerry + Diane Neilands
Bob and Carol Johnston
We were very sad to read about Monica. Sincere sympathy to the Bedard family
Carol and Bob
Kim & Judy McKinnon
To The Bedard Families
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Monica. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Jeremy Geoffrey
Larry, Collette, Andrew and your families. My deepest condolences and thoughts & prayers are with you through this difficult time. Stay strong
Jeremy & Sarah Geoffrey
Marie Sawa
Sincere condolences to Larry and to the Bedard families.
Elaine and Don Beauchamp
Larry Collette Andrew and the Bedard Family Our Deepest Sympathy at the loss of Monica Thinking of you all at this difficult time Hugs
Clarence Rau
My deepest sympathy to all the Bedard families, what a beautiful , caring ,fun loving person Monica was she will truly be missed . My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dennis Rau
To the Bedard families
So sorry for your loss Monica was a good friend school mate and neighbour. She was a special lady She will be missed dearly Cherish the memories.
Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the family, so sorry for your loss.
Linda & Jim Dietrich
Linda & Jerry Traquair
We are so very sorry for your loss. I met Monica through a dance class, many years ago … what a sweetheart. Condolences to all who loved her.
Mike and Beatie Rau
Larry and Bedard family, so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Mike and Beatie Rau
Joey & Patty Groot
Larry, Collette, Andrew & The Bedard Family;
Our sincere condolences. Monica was a very special lady. Her kindness, beautiful smile and generous heart will be remembered forever
Joey & Patty Groot
David & Michelle Smith
Aunt Monica was a special, crazy & fun-loving lady. Will always remember her loving cheek pinches & smooshy kisses! Hugs to all of you
David & Michelle
Wayne and Cathy Jeffrey
Giving our most sincere condolences on Monica’s passing.Thoughts and prayers for the entire family through this difficult time.
Jim Oesch
Bedard families
Our deepest condolences on Monica’s passing, cherish the memories she gave you all .
Jim
Alice Masse
To The Bedard Family. Our deepest sympathy to all the Bedard Families Our Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time .
Don and Alice Masse
Nancy-Rae and Bob Lovie
Larry, Collette, Andrew and Families…
Such a sad loss..Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time of losing a special wife, mother, grandmother and sister…Monica was always such a kind and generous person and she was beautiful inside and out…I will always remember her laugh and her big smile..Cherish the memories…
Anna Mae Corriveau
My condolence to àll of the Bedard families Monica will be greatly missed by every one who knew her.
Peter and Evelyn Jeffrey
Our sincere condolences to the Bedard Family in the loss Monica may she Rest In Peace .
Laura Wilder
Larry, Collette, Andrew and the entire Bedard family.,
Monica’s wide open heart, beautiful smile, infectious laugh, and sparkle in her eye will surely be forever missed.
Rest in Peace
Marje and Ron Overholt
Larry,Collette and Andrew and their Families …and the Bedard Families …very sorry for the loss of Monica, she was a beautiful soul..she will be missed by everyone!!
Kim Mckay
Andrew, Amy, Adrie and Henry and family
I’m so sorry to hear of Monica’s passing. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
George and Margaret Suplat
Larry, Collette, Andrew and family ,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Monica will always be remembered for her warm loving ways. She brightened the day for so very many!
Barbara Desjardins
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sending our sincere sympathy. Rosemary Corriveau Landriault and Barbara (Wild) Desjardins
Jim,Anne Finlay
We are sorry to hear of Monica’s passing,you are in our thoughts and prayers
Connie Lesperance
To all The Bedard Family. My condolences to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Sara Wood
My deepest sympathies to Larry, Collette, Andrew and families.
George and Elaine Keller
Larry, Collette, Andrew and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Danny & Karen Masse
Our deepest sympathies to Larry, Collette, Andrew and families on the loss of an amazing woman. She always had such a big smile, and everytime we would talk, she would always make mention of her “Danny Boy”. She will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Karn Durdin
Larry and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Monica will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karn Durdin and Don Thornton
Karen Dickins
Larry, Collette, Andrew and the Bedard Family, my deepest condolences.
Joe and Marilyn Kenda
Larry, Collette, Andrew and your families and the Entire Bedard Family
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of such a wonderful lady. Monica was a very special person with so much love in her heart. No matter when I would meet up with her I always got a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. We will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers as you face this difficult time. RIP dear Monica.💕
Debra LaPorte
Larry, Collette, Andrew & family,
You are all in our thoughts & prayers, Monica was a kind, beautiful, caring angel on earth, big hugs to all.
Shawn & Debra LaPorte
Donna & Wayne Desjardine
Andrew Amy Adrie Henry
Sorry for your loss
Our thoughts and prayers are
with all of you.
Aunt Donna & Uncle Wayne
Mark & Lori LaPorte
Larry, Collette, Andrew and the Bedard family
Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Monica was a wonderful person with a beautiful smile a huge heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
George Watson
Larry and family sorry for your loss of Monica, also to all family members Cecilia, Tony, Agnes and the rest of the Bedard relatives.
Darlene MacDonald (Ducharme)
My deepest condolences on the passing of Monica. It is with a heavy heart that the Bedard families have lost another loved one. Monica’s beauty shone from inside and on the outside of her. Lovely woman.
Connie Chomicki
Andrew Amy Adrie Henry,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all and Bedard family.
Much Love ❤️ Connie
Colleen Beuerman
So sorry for your loss, my condolences to all
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Larry, Collette,Andrew and Families
We are saddened to hear of Monica’s passing
We had a real nice visit with her at Jessica’s house
She sure will be missed Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at
this very sad time
Richard & Brenda Schilbe
Larry, Collette, Andrew & families
Deepest sympathy in the loss of Monica. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers
Heather Redick
I’m so very saddened to hear of Monica’s passing. Sincere heartfelt condolences to family and friends.
Sheila Jeffrey
Larry, Collette, Andrew and families
My sincere condolences to you all ❤️
Dennis & Lorraine Regier
Sincere Condolences to Monica’s Family.
Never seen this special person without a smile on her face.
Rest peacefully Monica.💔
Dennis and Lorraine
Rose and Keith Brittain
We are so sorry to hear of Dear Monica, what a joy she was to meet with a beautiful smile that lit up her pretty face. RIP in the arms of Jesus.
Doug & Deb Masse
Larry, Collette, Andrew and the Bedard family, we are so sorry for your loss. Monica was such a sweet soul, we will always remember her kisses. Whenever she saw you, she needed to embrace you with a kiss you would never forget. We never did. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our thoughts and prayers to Larry, Collette and Andrew and families on your loss. She was such a caring person . I was always “ Hon “ to her. Keep her memories close. Our sympathy to the entire Bedard families
Elaine Ducharme
Our sincere condolences to Larry, Collette & Andrew & their families. Monica’s loss will leave a hole in our community.
George and Elaine Ducharme
Cody kress
From Cody and Melissa Kress we send our deepest thoughts, Condolences and prayers for The Entire Bedard Family. God Bless
Jenna Becker & Billy Brand and Girls
Amy, Andrew and Bedard Family,
We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We love you all very much!
Bluewater Zurich Skating Club
Amy, Adrie & Bedard Family,
Sending our condolences and keeping you all in our thoughts & prayers.
Mike & Leanne Restemayer
Andrew, Amy & all family,
Our deepest sympathies. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Mike, Leanne, Dakota & Miley Restemayer
Linda Webber
To Monica’s family:May she rest in peace.
Charlene Foxton
My sympathies, thinking of you!
Mike & Colleen Cyr
Thinking of you all at this very difficult time. Monica was such a beautiful lady with an infectious smile and sparkle in her eye.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our sincere sympathy,
Mike and Colleen Cyr
Jeff and Lorraine Forrester
The Bedard family. So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Rest in peace Monica🙏
Tanya and Wayne Thiel
Larry, Collette, Andrew and families
We are so saddened to hear of Monica’s passing. She was a special person and a true angel on earth! Hold your memories close! You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time! Lots of love always!
Tanya, Wayne, Amanda and Steven Thiel