À LA DOUCE MÉMOIRE DE Yvan (Jos) Bédard
Joseph Pierre Yvan Ovide Bédard, aged 91, passed away suddenly and peacefully on November 1st, 2025. He was born in Ottawa on December 6, 1933. Dad’s life was a testament to love, family, and perseverance.
Yvan was a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was married and predeceased by our loving mother Colette (Maillet). Yvan was also married and predeceased to Sheila (Spencer).
Our Dad left behind his four children Danielle (Andy Kaleta), Raymond (Carole Whittaker), Lyse (Steve Barron) and Nicole (former spouse Jean DesLauriers) ; seven grandchildren Michelle Kaleta, Stéphanie Kaleta, Céline DesLauriers, Kathryne Barron, Kim DesLauriers, Sara Barron and Zakary Bédard ; two great-grandchildren Leo Deochand and Brynlee Preen ; Sheila’s daughters Andrée and Jocelyne, as well as their partners and her grandchildren.
Yvan will be deeply missed by his brothers, Francois (Louise), André (Joan) and Georges (Merry Cris). He was predeceased by his sister Janine (Robert) and brother Raymond. His many nephews and nieces as well as extended family, partners and friends will truly feel his absence.
Dad had been a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force and ended his career at Telesat Canada. He believed in the power of family and dedicated his life to creating a loving and supportive home. Dad’s stories, advice, and warm hugs will be remembered and cherished by all who knew him.
A service will be held on November 25th at 10AM at Paroisse Sainte-Marie d’Orléans, 4831 Innes Rd, Ottawa. A celebration of his life will be held at the Orleans Royal Canadian Legion, 800 Taylor Creek Drive, Orléans afterwards (about 11AM-3PM) as he was a proud member.
In Yvan’s honour, the family asks that you perform an act of kindness in his memory.
Donations, if you wish, can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (heartandstroke.ca) or the Royal Canadian Legion Orleans (https://rcl632.ca/donate).
The family wants to thank all for your support.
Wishing my deepest sympathies to Lyse, Katerine, Sarah as well to the extended family.
Sincères condoléances à Raymond, Danielle, Lyse et Nicole. J’ai travaillé longtemps avec Yvan à Télésat, on a même fait du covoiturage, un homme à grand cœur sur qui on pouvait se fier. Quand je l’ai vu il y a quelques années il parlait de sa grande famille dont il était extrêmement fier. Une vie bien vécue, repose en paix mon ami.
Mes sincères condoléances à mon cousin Raymond et mes cousines Danielle, Lyse et Nicole, et à tous vos enfants. Même si nous nous sommes un peu perdus de vue, je tiens à vous offrir tout mon soutien en pensée. Je vous souhaite courage et douceur pour traverser cette épreuve.
Dear Bedard Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of mourning.
Joe was a good friend for many years ,Ski trips and curling.
Don and Pat Lawlor
So sorry Lyse,Kathryn,Sara and family. Joe was an amazing man father and friend. I’ll always remember serving Joe and his team (Telestat)in the good old days always laughing and smiling. We will miss you Joe. 🥰😥. Patty and Reed.
À toute la famille d’Yvan,
Nos condoléances à toute la famille. Yvan était mon cousin; un homme de cœur, un homme de famille, un homme qui aimait la vie et le plaisir. Il nous manquera.
Dear Bédard family,
You all have my sincere condolences. I have so many wonderful memories being part of your family gatherings during my school years. He will truly be missed! Sending my thoughts and prayers at such a difficult time.
Kim Carbonetto & family
I have nothing but fond memories of my cousin YVAN who baby-sitted me (and my brother) on a few occasions. I remember well seeing Yvan walking his fiancé Colette to work -he in his airforce uniform and she in her nurse caped-uniform : such a beautiful loving couple: there was an aura of light around them….
Yvan and I kept in touch trough occasional (at leas yearly) phone calls: t’was ALWAYS so pleasant to exchange views and family news. II always admired stoic, benevolent, dependable, cheerful Yvan. Yvan lives through my memories and through his descendants.
Cousin André, cousin Jean-François, cousin George; I offer you my sincere condolences and wish the best to you and all your loved ones as we go forward.
A one-minute thought for Yvan with a one-minute silence on this Remembrance Day… as I write…
Yvan était un GRAND cousin si généreux, aimable et inspirant ET je l’admirais tant. Yvan m’est un être exemplaire: merci mon cousin YVAN.
Joe was a great friend and colleague. I sadly lost track of him when I left Telesat to work in Hong Kong.
Joe ran our satellite control maintence and our computer operations for decades. His management skills were exemplary.
I always valued his advice and guidance.
I am sorry for your loss.
I am currently in Hong Kong and will sadly miss his celebration of life. Rest assured I will lift a Parting Glass on the day though.
I don’t have many memories of your Dad, Lyse, but I remember listening to Neil Diamond on his cool reel-to-reel player at your house in Queenswood Heights back in the early 70s. “Sweet Caroline” will always remind me of him and that time. My sincere condolences to you and the family.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Bédard.
Dear Bedard Family,
My sincere and heart-felt sympathies to all of you. Joe and I knew each other since he joined Telesat in early 1970. Joe brought with him a wealth of know-how and experience. We became close friends. He quickly became a kingpin in our Satellite Control Division. He knew how to build the Satellite Control Centre, both the physical part and consoles that you see and the invisible electronic infrastructure. There was a great deal to it. Joe had superior self confidence and nothing fazed him. What he didn’t know, he self taught. He was unflappable. He also did our budget! These were the large identifiable projects but Joe was responsible for filling in the gaps in all our needs. On the leisurely side Joe took me out cross-country skiing for my first time. He had a great sense of humour and had his expressions such as « After 60 the warranty is over », or « That’s the way the old mop flops ». Joe will be greatly missed and remembered.