Chester-John S. Bedard, 30, died Thursday, October 18, 2018. He was born in Springfield on November 13, 1987. He grew up in Chester and was a graduate of Gateway Regional High School. He worked for the family business Bedard Sheet Metal. He loved snowboarding and the outdoors. John enjoyed family and friends. He lived life to the fullest extent. He will live and shine on in all our hearts. He was pre-deceased by his father George J. Bedard Jr. in 1997. John leaves his mother Barbara Tanguay of Chester, his brothers George J. Bedard III of Montgomery and Ethan C. Bedard of Chester. He also leaves his grandmother Claire Bedard of N.Y. and aunts uncles and cousins. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, October 24th from 5-8 pm at the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to Foundation for TJO Animals, 66 Industry Ave, Suite 3, Springfield, MA 01104.Firtionadams.com
