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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