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Bezanson - Copeland.

WOBURN, June 21 -- Miss Mary Louise Copeland, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. M. Copeland, was married to Forest Seward Bezanson of this city at the residence of Mr and Mrs L. J. Marden, 341 Washington st. at 4 this afternoon by Rev Fred M. Estes of the Methodist church. Miss Grace Donaldson of Dorchester was bridesmaid and Walter Block of Cambridge, a cousin of the groom, was best man. The ceremony waa attended only by the immediate families. Mr and Mrs Bezanson will live in Winchester.⁵

DOROTHY H. PRESCOTT, 81, of Blackamore Avenue, a teller for Industrial National Bank for 32 years, retiring in 1977, died Tuesday at Steere House in Providence. She was the widow of Jesse H. Prescott Jr.

Born in Woburn, Mass., a daughter of the late Foster S. and Mary L. (Copeland) Bezanson, she moved to Cranston many years ago.

Mrs. Prescott was a member of the 60-Plus Club and of the Cranston and national chapters of the AARP.

She leaves a sister, Grace E. Cedarberg of Hull, Mass.

The funeral and burial will be private.⁷

Miss Dorothy Bezanson of this city, formerly of Woburn, Mass., daughter of the late Mr. Forrest Bezanson, was married on Sunday, Jan. 17, to Corp. Jesse H. Prescott, Jr., U. S. A., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse H. Prescott of Hawthorne street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Francis Thompson of Cranston at the home of the bridegroom's parents.

Miss Margaret Miner of Woburn was the maid of honor and Mr. Wilfred Theraux of this city was the best man.

Mrs. Bernice Crane of this city was the soloist.

A reception immediately follovVed the ceremony. The couple then left for a short wedding journey after which they will make their home in this city.⁴

BEZANSON, Alice Evelyn - 91, West Branch, died Saturday, November 2, 2002, in Aberdeen Hospital.

Born in Quincy, Mass., she was a daughter of the late James E. and Martha Lillian (Cook) Bezanson. She was a housewife, did restaurant work and cared for seniors in her home. She was a lover of birds and flowers. She was a member of Burns Memorial Presbyterian Church, West Branch.

She is survived by daughters, Phyllis (Gordon) Mitchell, London, Ont; Marie (Donald) Rae, Truro; Thelma (Harold) Cloney, New Annan; sons, Fred (Vendres), Plainfield; George A. (Muriel), West Branch; sisters, Sarah Hamilton, Annie Anderson, Upper Stewiacke; 25 grandchildren; 41 great-grand- children.

She was predeceased by her husband, George E. Bezanson; sons, James Freeman, John Edward; daughter, Frances Crowe; sisters, Charlotte Hamilton, Erma McDermott. The remains are resting at her late residence with visitation today 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 5, in Burns Memorial Presbyterian Church, West Branch, Rev. Lara Scholey officiating assisted by Rev. Lee MacNaughton. Burial in Bethel Cemetery, Scotsburn.²

GREGORY, Catherine "Cassie" - 101, Shiretown Nursing Home, Pictou, formerly of Lyons Brook, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2004, in Shiretown Nursing Home.

Born in Dalhousie Mountain, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret (Lynds) Bezanson. She was a midwife and lumber woods cook for 29 years. She moved to Lyons Brook in 1953.

She is survived by her daughters, Jean Muir, Trenton, and Isabel Cooke, Diamond; sisters, Mary Hiltz, River John; Libby Fraser, New Glasgow; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 14 great great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Gregory was predeceased by her first husband, Gordon Taylor; her second husband, Allan Gregory; sons, James, Elmer and Earl Taylor, and an infant son. She was also predeceased by brothers, George, Dave, William, Raymond and Stewart Bezanson; sister, Annie Holt and grandson, Joe Taylor.

Visitations will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. Her funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday in Eagles Funeral Home Chapel, Westville, with Pastor Vincent Hanley officiating. Burial will be in West Branch Cemetery.⁴

HILTZ (Bezanson), Mary Jean - 98, River John, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2008, in Willow Lodge, with her daughter by her side. Mary was born on April 4, 1910, in Dalhousie Mountain, and was the last surviving child of the late Daniel and Margaret (Lynds) Bezanson.

She is survived by her daughter, Anita (Kenneth) Clarke, River John; granddaughters, Kenda Gamble (Glen Breen), Edmonton, Alta; Melody (Peter) Murphy, Saint John, N.B; Leanne (Cory) Cyr, Dartmouth; great-grandchildren, Randy Gamble, India; Nile and Chloe Cyr, Agnes and Leo Murphy; many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Wade (1966); son, Charles (1984); sisters, Cassie Gregory, Margaret "Libby" Fraser, Annie Holt; brothers, George, William, David, Raymond, Stewart and James.

Visitation will be held today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and the funeral will take place on Tuesday, May 6, at 2 p.m., both in St. George's Presbyterian Church, River John. Interment will be in Mountain Road Cemetery.⁵