Douglas

Bedell

Douglas H Bedell SR 68 of Jericho VT peacefully passed away 11-5-2026 at home.

He leaves behind his wife Denise, son Josh Bedell, daughter Taro Hendee, grandsons Gabe & Sam Hendee & Marcel Bedell, stepsons Ron & Brian Derouchie, grandsons Josh Derouchie and great granddaughter Eleanor Derouchie.

He grew up with his Grandmother and Grandfather Persus & Henry Bedell.

He discovered his extended family late in life of 3 brothers and a sister: Brett, Kyle and Chris Thompson and Stephanie Larson.

His Mom became a second mother to 4 beautiful girls he knew as sisters: Rhonda, Rae, April and Randi (Miller) He loved them all!

Doug was predeceased by his mother Joyce Bedell, father Martin Thompson, son Doug Bedell Jr and Stepson David Derouchie

He worked many years in construction, drove over the road, Town of Underhill and retired from the city of Burlington streets department.

His sense of humor and compassion for simple family life will be missed.

Thanks go out to Jericho Underhill Fire Dept, Jumpers and Essex Rescue for the professional and compassionate crews that evening.

Per Doug's wishes there will be no services and burial will take place at a later time in Pleasant View Cemetery in Jericho Corners off Rte 15.

A simple man with a simple smile got tired and decided to go home. His travels of hills, curves, bumps and the Y's in the road made him weary after many miles. It was then the Lord Spoke, come with me Son, It's time to go!