PICARD, Jean Pierre - 68, Bedford, passed away December 17, 2003, in the QEII Heath Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Rollet, Que., he was a son of the late Wilfrid and Fernande (Rioux) Picard. He was a gifted hockey player in his youth and maintained an interest in sports all his life. He was in the insurance industry for more than 40 years as an adjuster and negotiator. He enjoyed the one-on-one conversation with anyone he met. In his retirement years, he had a love of needlepoint, cooking and reading. He was a very proud Dad and husband. He is survived by his wife, the former Nora Smith; son, Sylvain (Suzanne), Barrie, Ont.; daughter, Heidi (Barry) Paul, Abbotsford, B.C.; brothers, Wilfrid, Jean-Guy and Andre, all of Quebec City; sister, Fernande Gagne, Montreal; grandchildren, Forrest Paul, Adam and Logan Picard, Jessica Hill. He was predeceased by son, Martin, and sister, Denise. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, Rev. Mark Marshall. Burial to follow in William Black Memorial Cemetery, Glen Margaret. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences may be made to: www.rawalker.ca