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.