(April 6, 1930 - January 30, 2009) It is with many saddened hearts that the family of Fred Bedell affably, handed him up to heaven where he was greeted by his daughter Shawna. Never has there been a man of such strength, pride, honour and love who influenced the lives of so many. With his wife and children by his side, Fred was eased from his suffering with an abundance of love. He will forever be missed by Elizabeth Bedell, who was not only his best friend but his wife of 58 years. Incredibly proud and supportive father to 5 sons and 9 daughters, Jim (Shari), Bill (Karen), Lois Courschene (Dave), Sandra McFarling (Bill), Kim Yukich (late Brian), Debbie Black (Walter), Judy, Fred Jr. (Sonja), Terry (France), Mary Febbraro (Gino), Tim (Candace), Betty Jo Black (Don), the late Shawna Bedell-Riley (Scott) and Dawn Marie Leonard (Jody). Fred was an outstanding grandfather of 43 and great grandfather of 24. Fred also left 'Deep Tracks' in the hearts of many friends he collected throughout the years especially his furry pal Little Bear. Friends may call at Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday February 4, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. with Monsignor Victor Amadio officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to the Kidney Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. Our family would like to offer many thanks to the wonderful staff at the SAH in particular 'His Girls' at Renal Dialysis and specific thanks to the dedication that Dr. Berry generously gave to Fred and each family member through the battle we all endured for the past few years. 'A Father, a Friend, a Teacher and Leader-the strongest man we ever knew and will never forget.'
