Rest in Peace George Bedier

(Info from James Mcdonald)

George Lennie Bedier passed away in London on January 13, 2024, at the age of 75. His parents were Douglas and Therese Bedier. He was married to Antonette (Ann) and father/grandfather of Christopher/David, Jamie/Kyle, Kelsie, and Theo. Brother to Daphne (late Steven), Brian late Venda), Sheila/Tony, late John, late Sylvan and admired uncle of their families. George went to St Teresa’s Boys School in Eastleigh. He loved his homeland the Seychelles. In London, he excelled in tennis and was a passionate member, player and supporter of the famed Simba Football Club in Finsbury Park London for more than 40 years. Funeral details: 10:30 am Thursday, February 8, 2024, St Stephen’s Church Manor Park London E12 SPJ. Mass live stream: https//www.shealolin.co.uk/George Bedier. Cemetery link: T Cribb & Sons – https://funerals.e-there.com/tcribb georgebedier080224

The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made on the day or online to the following charities in the name of Lennie Bedier: www.mib.or.uk or www.guidedogs.org.uk. Condolences to jmcdonald.creative@gmail.com. (Info first seen in GVUK)

Images of George Bedier and other members of the Bedier family:

Pic 1 - Lennie & his wife Antoinette, 2005

Pic 2 - Lennie at a family wedding, 1977

pic 3 - Lennie and family, wedding 1977

Pic 4 - Lennie, Ann, Christopher & Jamie, First holy communion late 90s

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