Leo (Joseph P.L.) Paul Bedard

Leo Paul Bedard

Joseph PL Bedard

Joseph P.L. (Leo Paul) Bedard, 92, of Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh, passed away on his birthday Friday, October 10, 2025 at Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing. He was born on October 10, 1933, the son of Emile and Elsie Bedard. He was born in Champlain, NY.

Leo married Virginia Mae King, on August 28th 1958. They celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary before Virginia died on October 2018.

They had four children; Chris Christenson and her husband Jim of Dothan Alabama, Michael Bedard and his wife Deanna of Concord North Carolina, Ann Smith and her husband Carl of Morrisonville, New York; grandchildren, Tracy, Christensen, Jimmy, Pierre Bedard, Shannon Minina, Matt Smith, Lucas Smith; great grandchildren, Alyssa, Seth, Jacob, Tyler, Cody, Logan, Ahva, Syrus; Two sisters, Cecile and Harry Denton, Linda and Terry Guilbo; Brother and Sister in-laws, Ellsworth and Judy King, Wanda and Leonard and Sue King and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Virginia his son, Leo Joseph Bedard his brother Adrian Bedard and brother in-law Ken Rascoe.

Although Leo did not graduate from High School, he always celebrated with the Alumni class of 1954 from Chazy Central School.

Leo was also dedicated Member of the Knights of Columbus post 6067 and was a 4th Degree Member.

Leo enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting. He also enjoyed going to lunch with the boys every other Friday

Leo retired from Church oil Company, where he worked for almost 30 years as a fuel delivery driver. After his retirement he drove a mail delivery truck service for 8yrs., which he truly loved. Leo then became a caregiver to his wife Virginia.

Leo was also known as Joseph Bedard, since that was on his original birth certificate. He actually liked the name Joseph.

Leo was really into his birthday’s, made sure to tell many my birthday is 10/10. So, with Leo passing on his birthday and pretty sure he would have loved it.

Calling hours will be held on October 16, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday October 17, 2025 at 11:00 am at St. Alexander's Church in Morrisonville, burial will be in follow in the parish cemetery.