BRISTOL — Viola R. Bedell, 82, of Bristol, passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.
She was born Oct. 21, 1937, in Burlington, the daughter of James and Ruth Martin Brown.
She was predeceased by her husband Ellis Bedell in 2002.
Viola is survived by seven children; Peggy, Paul, Penny, Phillip, Pernell, Patsy and Patrick; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister Shirley; and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brown McClay Funeral Home in Bristol. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to McClure Miller Respite House, 3113 Roosevelt Hwy., Colchester, VT 05446. To send online condolences to her family visit brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com.◊