Norbert G. Bedard

Mr. Norbert G. Bedard, 85, of 1 Berkshire Square, Adams, died on Friday, December 24, 2010, at Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield. He was born in Adams on March 12, 1925, a son of the late Prosper and Elmira (Sauve) Bedard. His family resided on Country Club Avenue when he was a child and he attended Adams Schools, including the former Notre Dame Elementary. Mr. Bedard was last employed by Williams College as a carpenter, having worked there for close to 20 years until his retirement. Prior to that he had worked at the former Hooker Chemical in the Berkshire Mill, where he currently resided. At the age of fourteen Norbert worked for the former Kirby's Market, delivering orders on his bicycle. He then worked for his father as a carpenter and went on to work at the former Arnold Print Works, Adams, where he met the love of his life and wife of 62 years, the former Arline Sirard, whom he married on Febuary 15, 1947. Arline died on January 1, 2008. Norbert and Arline were longtime communicants of the former Parish of Notre Dame & St. Thomas Aquinas, Adams. They spent their retirement years together and enjoyed traveling. Norbert was well known to the community by his kind and gentle nature and as an extremely talented carpenter and handyman who was always willing to help family and friends. Norbert also volunteered his work as a carpenter to the church for many years. He is survived by his son, Kevin Bedard and his companion, Sue LeBeau of Adams, Kevin's children, Sharyl and Jon Bedard, Sue's Children, Mitchell and Samantha LeBeau; a granddaughter, Ammie Beauchamp and her parents, Susan and David Beauchamp, and their children, Kurtis, Russel and Carol, all of North Adams, seven great grandchildren; a sister, Marcella Robidoux of South Carolina, and several nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was predeceased by 4 Brothers, Gerald, Raymond, Wilmur and Leonard Bedard, and by a sister, Geraldine Bourdon. The funeral will be on Wednesday, December 29, at 9:00AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00AM in the Parish Church of Pope John Paul the Great, Adams, celebrated by Rev. Daniel J. Boyle, Pastor. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Boys Town, the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association through the funeral home.

Norbert G. Bedard

March 12, 1925 - December 24, 2010