NASHUA, NH – Mary L. “Mary Lou” (Wiegmann) Bedard, age 74, a resident of Nashua, NH and former Lowell resident died peacefully Monday, August 7, 2023 at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehab Center in Derry, NH.

She was born in Pittsfield, MA on September 24, 1948, and was a daughter of the late Raymond H. and Lillian C. (Briere) Wiegmann.

Prior to her retirement, Mary Lou was employed as an engineering technician for over 40 years by Raytheon.

In her free time, she enjoyed going to the beach, gardening, cooking and entertaining family and friends.

She is survived by her two daughters, Jennifer L. Martin of Pelham, NH and Sarah A. Ricard and her husband Raymond of Litchfield, NH; a granddaughter, Penny Ricard of Litchfield, NH; two sisters, Bonnie Wiegmann of Nashua, NH and Donna Wiegmann of Pelham, NH; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was also the sister of the late John Wiegmann, Mark “Scotty” Wiegmann and Linda Wiegmann.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mary Lou’s Celebration of Life at the SoHo Asian Restaurant & Bar, 49 Lowell Rd. in Hudson, NH on Friday, August 11th from 1:00pm until 3:00pm.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary Lou’s memory to the Lowell Transitional Living Center, Attn: Development, 193 Middlesex St., Lowell, MA  01852.  For condolences please visit www.mckennaouellette.com.