- Date Of Birth: January 2, 1924
- Date Of Death: May 16, 2010
- State: Florida
Paul Bedard
Merritt Island
Paul E. Bedard, 86, of Merritt Island died peacefully at home on Sunday, May 16, 2010 after many years of declining health. His final journey was hastened by esophageal cancer, diagnosed in January 2010. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on January 2, 1924, Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Jeanne (Lemay) Bedard. He entered the seminary at an early age and joined the Order of Marist Brothers, a Catholic religious Order dedicated to education. After a number of years, Paul came to the realization that this decision had been made too early in life and requested to be released from this commitment. A graduate of Fordham University, New York City, N.Y. and St. John’s University, Brooklyn, N.Y. he completed additional coursework at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., Northeastern University, Boston, Ma., and Stetson University, Deland, Fl. Fifty years ago, Paul moved his growing family to Brevard County to begin a career in the space industry.
