Sharon B. Bedard, age 78, of Oak Ridge passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at her home.  She was born October 11, 1946 in Cranford, New Jersey. Sharon was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oak Ridge.  She loved sitting outside and listening to the birds sing.  She also enjoyed taking trips to the mountains, especially Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.  Sharon loved taking road trips with her late husband, MAJ Victor Joseph Bedard.  Preceded in death also by her parents, LT COL Eugene Thomas Flanagan & Shirley Bingle Flanagan; and brother, Kevin Flanagan.

SURVIVORS

Daughter                             Vicki Jo Ellis of Oak Ridge

 

Son                                        Randall Eugene Bedard & wife, Carey of West Knoxville

 

Grandchildren                  Kristina Ellis of Knoxville

                                                Caleb Bedard of Knoxville

                                                Zoe McKinzie Berry

 

Great-granddaughter    Natalie Michelle Ellis

 

Niece                                    Tiffany Bingle Hague of Florida

 

Nephew                              Paul Thomas Flanagan of Florida

 

Several extended family members & friends

Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 – 5:00 pm, Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Aspire Park in Clinton.  In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials contributions be made to Fraker Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses, 1445 Kingston Highway, Kingston, TN 37763 or by calling Fraker Funeral Home at (865) 717-7727.  Online register book can be signed at www.frakerfuneralhome.net .  Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of the arrangements.