More detail on this person: Maj. Dennis B. Bedard (Ret.), 70, passed away on Dec. 4, 2012, in his
sleep at home in South Burlington. He was born Dec. 29, 1941, to Avila and Alice (Roy) Bedard in
Waterbury, Conn. After graduating from Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury, Conn., in 1959, Dennis
joined the U.S. Air Force, changing service four years later to join the U.S. Army. Dennis served
two tours in the Vietnam War as a helicopter pilot, receiving the Bronze Star, Distinguished Flying
Cross, Air Medal, and numerous other honors during his time in the military. He retired from the
Army as a Major while stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. Dennis earned a bachelor of science degree from
Cameron University, and an MBA from the University of Hartford. After retiring from the military, he
worked for many years at Sikorsky Aircraft, General Electric, and General Dynamics. Dennis loved to
travel and was an avid Formula 1 race car driver, motorcyclist, downhill skier, and fisherman over
the years. Some of his favorite days were spent skiing at Jay Peak and fly fishing in Yellowstone
National Park with his two daughters. He is survived by his two daughters, Taylor (Bedard) Wright
and Hunter Bedard; son-in-law, Andrew Wright; brothers, Paul and David Bedard; and numerous nieces,
nephews and other family members. He was predeceased by his parents; and older sister, Jacqueline
(Bedard) Morton. Dennis will be laid to rest, with full military honors, in a private ceremony at
Arlington National Cemetery.
Published in The Burlington Free Press on December 13, 2012
Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
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