Ronald "Bossy" Bedard, 71, of Uxbridge passed away Sat. Jan. 28, 2017 at Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston. He was the husband of Rosemary (Cahill) Bedard. Mr. Bedard and his brother Edward have owned and operated Hellen Fuels Co. of Uxbridge since 1980. Ron was born Dec. 11, 1945 in Whitinsville the son of the late Edward F. and Katherine L. (Bombara) Bedard Sr. and was a lifelong resident of Uxbridge. He was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade School, Class of 1963. Ron served with the National Guard 181st Engineer Battalion in Whitinsville for seven years. He was an avid antique car collector and enjoyed traveling to Disney World and Switzerland. Mr. & Mrs. Bedard observed their 48th wedding anniversary in July 2016. In addition to his wife Rosemary, Ron is survived by his son, Michael T. Bedard of Uxbridge, his daughter, Christine A. and her husband Roger Pratt of Uxbridge, one brother, Edward M. "Buddy" Bedard Jr. and his partner Sue Frabotta both of Uxbridge, one sister, Carol Pressler and her husband George of NJ, 2 grandchildren, Adam Pratt and Katherine Pratt, both of Uxbridge, several nieces and nephews and his adoptive foreign exchange student, Andres Palomares of Switzerland. Visiting hours will be Wed. Feb. 1, 2017 from 4-7 PM in the BUMA FUNERAL HOME, 101 North Main St. (Rt. 122), Uxbridge. Funeral services will be Thurs. Feb. 2, 2017 at 10 AM in the funeral home. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Granite St., Uxbridge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Seven Hills - ASPIRE , 150 Goddard Memorial Dr., Worcester, MA 01603.