1924 – 2016

LEWISTON — Helen H. Bedard, of Lewiston died Wednesday, Nov. 2, at her home of 58 years on 222 Webster St., surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on Aug. 8, 1924, the daughter of the late Leopold and Maryann Maillet. She was married to Robert C. Bedard and together they owned and operated Bob’s Red & White Grocery Store, were the landlords of several rental properties and later owned Music Works. She also worked at Peck’s Department Store for many years.

She was an accomplished pianist, having taught lessons as a teenager. Helen and her husband, Bob, a violinist, enjoyed playing music together throughout their lives. Her hobbies also included sewing, crocheting and playing bingo.

Helen is survived by her two daughters, Jeannie Holt and husband, Don, and Connie Giles of Lewiston; as well as daughter-in-law, Debbie Bedard of Norway; four grandchildren, Tiffany Cozzolino of Westerly, R.I., Brendan Bernard of Smithfield, Kaitlin Globensky and Kristen Globensky of Lewiston; sister, Carmen Foreman of West Paris; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband in 2002; son, Robert L. Bedard; and grandson, Benjamin Wagner; brothers, Gabe and Daniel Maillet; and sister, Theresa Pelletier.

The family would like to send a special thank you to Beacon Hospice for their compassionate service and caretaker, Lisa Fitzsimmons for her kindness and dedication in her final days.

Helen will be warmly remembered by many.

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