Mary Bedell

mary bedell

June 14, 1952 ~ December 15, 2018

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PORTLAND - Mary S. Bedell, 66, passed peacefully on December 15, 2018. Born in Portland, Maine, Mary grew up in Falmouth and attended Falmouth schools. She went on to Wheaton College, where she developed close friends and lasting memories. Mary had a 'joi de vivre' that took her to New Orleans and Washington, DC, but she returned to Maine where she met and married Wayne H. Bedell. Together, they enjoyed sailing in the Caribbean, and welcomed their daughter, Paige. After losing her husband when Paige was young, Mary held steady as a doting mother and loved sharing Christmas and trips to Disney World with Paige. In spite of a brain tumor and years of medical issues, Mary continued to show her strength with a smile on her face and an appreciation for small pleasures; the warmth of the sun on her face, a good song, or a holiday party. The staff at the facilities adored her, and she them. The family sends heartfelt thanks to staff at the Barron Center (especially Deb) for their loving care. Mary is survived by her mother, Dorrine Steele of Portland, Maine; her sister, Holly Steele & Bart Osgood of Cumberland, Maine; and her daughter, Paige Bedell & Joe Scurio of Somerville, MA. She is predeceased by her husband, Wayne Bedell; father, Barry Steele; and sister Martha Steele. A private ceremony will be held in the Spring. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home of Portland. Donations may be made in her memory to the Animal Refuge League https://arlgp.org, PO Box 336, Westbrook, ME 04098, or to the charity of one's choice

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  1. We are saddened by the news of the passing of Mary. My family first met Mary when our Mother Dotty was admitted to Falmouth by the Sea. They were roommates for 3 years and we visited our Mother everyday. Mary always had a smile for us when we came to visit Mom. She would speak with the three of us and just be the best roommate ever. If she felt Mom needed more than what she was getting she would let us know of her concerns. Mary was just a joy to know. One day on a visit to Mom we found out that Mary has been moved to the Barron Center. I decided that I was going to visit Mary at the Barron Center to see how she was doing. She looked the best ever very happy and happy to see me. Than and there I decided that Mom was moving to the Barron Center. I talked with admissions and found that there was a bed open with Mary. How exciting that was that They were placing our Mom with Mary again. For 3 more years they were together again. It was such a pleasure to know Mary for the six years our Mom and her were roommates. I feel so privileged to have known Mary. My heart goes out to her family for their loss.

    – Marie Waterman

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