Sheldon L. Bedell

Sheldon L. Bedell, age 69, of Athol died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at home in Athol. Sheldon was born August 14, 1946 in Athol, MA. He is the son of the late Harlon C. and the late Dorothy A. (Thompson) Bedell. Sheldon grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School in 1964. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed at the Trippler Army Hospital in Honolulu. He enjoyed a career in the medical field working as a CNA in Massachusetts and as an EMT in Anaheim, CA. He was later employed by the Athol Daily News. He loved martial arts, earning a black belt in Sikaran and Tae Kwon Do and taught martial arts for over 40 years. He had a huge heart. He loved his grandchildren, animals, traveling, and helping people. He is survived by his wife of 49 years: Deborah M. (Moore) Bedell two sons: Philip Bedell of Athol and Charles Bedell and his wife Amy of Athol; He also has two grandchildren; Terra and Roman. A funeral service will be held Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 1:00PM at the Salvation Army Church, 107 Ridge Ave., Athol, with Lt. Buzzard officiating. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Salvation Army Church, 107 Ridge Ave. Athol, MA 01331, to help with funeral cost. To leave an online condolence please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com. Higgins-O’Connor Funeral Home, 146 Main Street, Athol, is directing arrangements.