Obituary of Evelyn M. Bedard

Evelyn M Bedard , age 95, passed away on Tuesday May 5, 2020 in Saratoga Springs NY. She was born In 8-1-1924 in Dayton Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Scheblo of Dayton, Ohio. Evelyn attended Nursing school in Ohio. While in Nursing training she met her loving husband Roland L Bedard at a USO dance. They were married on 5-1- 1947 and were together for 50 yrs. They resided in Colonie,NY for most of their married life. Evelyn worked for the NYS Department of Labor in Albany, NY for 30 yrs. In her retirement she enjoyed knitting, gardening and cooking. She was predeceased by her husband Roland . She is survived by her sisters Helen Morrow and Mildred Westbeld from Ohio. In addition , she is survived by her nephews William Bedard(Carol) of Ballston Spa, NY, Thomas Brazill(Colleen )of Cohoes, NY, nieces Christina Salton of Wilton,NY, Charlene Urban(Daniel) of Cohoes , NY and Cheryl Gagnon(John) of Clifton Park NY. She also is survived by several Grand and Great Grand nieces and nephews. Evelyn was a devout communicant of Christ Our Light Church in Colonie ,NY . Burial will be private. There will be a Memorial Mass set up at a later date. Evelyn’s family would like to thank the staff at Wesley Rehabilitation and the Hospice Community in Saratoga Springs NY for their kindness and care in these difficult circumstances .