Wanda Holt1

F, #24947, b. circa 1941, d. 6 November 2017
Father*Russell George Holt1 b. 26 Aug 1910, d. 24 Dec 1998
Mother*Annie Mae Bezanson1 b. 5 Jan 1918, d. 12 Apr 2003

Family

George Leonard Innis b. c 1943, d. 2 Jul 2018
Child
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Wanda Holt was born circa 1941 at West Branch, Nova Scotia.2 She married George Leonard Innis.3 Wanda Holt died on 6 November 2017 at Gables Lodge, Amherst, Nova Scotia.2

     Obituary from The News (New Glasgow, Nova Scotia), 8 November 2017:
Innis, Wanda Marie - 76, of River John, passed away November 6, 2017 in Gables Lodge, Amherst. Born in West Branch, she was a daughter of the late Russell George and Annie Mae (Bezanson) Holt.

She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother who enjoyed time spent with her family. She also enjoyed her crafts, baking, preserves and quilting.

Wanda is survived by her son, Michael, New Glasgow; grandchildren, Stephanie, Riley, Natasha, Jennifer, Victoria; and their mother, Roxanne; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Owen, Kenzie, Lucas, Kegan, Kadin, Kaylee, Lexus; brothers, Jack (Barb), West Branch; Stanley (Jean), Welsford; Donnie, West Branch; Eric (Jennie), Brule; sisters, Diane (Bob) MacKenzie, Black River and Betty Langille, Tatamagouche.

She was predeceased by her son, Kelly; grandson, Brandon; brothers, Scotty and Jamie.

Visitation will be held from 1-3 pm Thursday, with funeral to follow at 3 pm in the McLaren Funeral Home Chapel, Pictou, with Rev. Charles McPherson officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery, River John.2
Last Edited28 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S662] Roberta Joudrey, "Nova Scotia Obituaries", citing Halifax Herald, 14 April 2003, Annie Mae Holt.
  2. [S2] Wanda Marie Innis Death Notice, The News (Glasgow, Nova Scotia), 8 November 2017.
  3. [S2] George Leonard Innis Death Notice, The Advocate (Pictou, Nova Scotia), 10 July 2018.

James Holt1

M, #24949, d. before 6 November 2017
Father*Russell George Holt1 b. 26 Aug 1910, d. 24 Dec 1998
Mother*Annie Mae Bezanson1 b. 5 Jan 1918, d. 12 Apr 2003
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     James Holt died before 6 November 2017.2
Last Edited28 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S662] Roberta Joudrey, "Nova Scotia Obituaries", citing Halifax Herald, 14 April 2003, Annie Mae Holt.
  2. [S2] Wanda Marie Innis Death Notice, The News (Glasgow, Nova Scotia), 8 November 2017.

Stanley Douglas Holt1

M, #24951, b. 4 January 1943, d. 26 November 2018
Father*Russell George Holt2 b. 26 Aug 1910, d. 24 Dec 1998
Mother*Annie Mae Bezanson2 b. 5 Jan 1918, d. 12 Apr 2003

Family

Jean Langille
Child
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
Stanley Douglas Holt
     Stanley Douglas Holt was born on 4 January 1943.3 He married Jean Langille circa 1961.3 Stanley Douglas Holt died on 26 November 2018 at age 75.3,4

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 28 November 2018:
Of River John. As the funeral arrives, we feel it is for other people because we have already spent many months grieving the memory of our loved one during his journey with Alzheimer's disease. His family stayed by his side during his final seven days of struggle.

Stanley was born January 4, 1943, a son of the late Russell and Annie (Bezanson) Holt. Stanley was a known worker. He started his working days at age 14, working in a sawmill in the woods and in construction, later becoming a heavy equipment mechanic. There wasn't much he couldn't fix from lawn mowers to heavy equipment. After retiring from Pioneer Coal he spent many hours in his garage doing just that, for whoever stopped by.

Stanley is survived by the love of his life for 57 years, Jean (Langille) Holt; daughters, Nancy (Gerald) Bates, Lisa (Greg Reid) Holt, Vicki (Kevin) McKay; grandchildren, Jordan (Rebecca) Bates, Mitchell (Brittnay) Bates, Noah and Sawyer Buchanan, Joel and Casey McKay (his special girl); great-grandchildren, Brenna and Kaiden Bates and two more expected in the spring; his brothers, Jack (Barb), Eric (Ginny), Donnie; sisters, Betty Langille, Diane (Bob) MacKenzie; brother-in-law, Clyde MacKenzie (Lorraine Tattrie); numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his infant son, Evan; brothers, Jamie, Scott; and sister, Wanda.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today, Wednesday in Salem United Church, River John, from where funeral will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, with Rev. Connie McNamara officiating. Family flowers only please.3
Last Edited28 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S680] Stanley Dougls Holt Death Notice, McLaren Funeral Home (Pictou, Nova Scotia).
  2. [S662] Roberta Joudrey, "Nova Scotia Obituaries", citing Halifax Herald, 14 April 2003, Annie Mae Holt.
  3. [S2] Stanley D. Holt Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 28 November 2018.
  4. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Stanley Douglas Holt; Hamilton Cemetery (Bellevue Extension), River John, Nova Scotia; Memorial Number: 195019744.

Scott Holt1

M, #24954, b. 1945, d. 31 March 1990
Father*Russell George Holt1 b. 26 Aug 1910, d. 24 Dec 1998
Mother*Annie Mae Bezanson1 b. 5 Jan 1918, d. 12 Apr 2003
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Scott Holt was also known as Clifford Scott Holt.2 He was born in 1945 at West Branch, Nova Scotia.2 He died on 31 March 1990 at Pictou, Nova Scotia.2
Last Edited28 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S662] Roberta Joudrey, "Nova Scotia Obituaries", citing Halifax Herald, 14 April 2003, Annie Mae Holt.
  2. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Clifford Scott “Scott” Holt; West Branch Cemetery, West Branch Nova Scotia; Memorial Number: 150456519.

Elizabeth Ann Morash1

F, #24956, d. before 10 June 2003
Father*Sydney Morash1 b. c 1912
Mother*Marjorie Elizabeth Bezanson1 b. 10 Jul 1913, d. 10 Jun 2003

Family

(?) Kinsman
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Elizabeth Ann Morash married (?) Kinsman.1 Elizabeth Ann Morash died before 10 June 2003.1
Last Edited18 Jun 2005

Citations

  1. [S662] Roberta Joudrey, "Nova Scotia Obituaries", citing Halifax Herald, 12 June 2003, Marjorie Elizabeth Morash.

Helen Louise Morash1

F, #24958, d. before 10 June 2003
Father*Sydney Morash1 b. c 1912
Mother*Marjorie Elizabeth Bezanson1 b. 10 Jul 1913, d. 10 Jun 2003

Family

(?) O'Neill
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Helen Louise Morash married (?) O'Neill.1 Helen Louise Morash died before 10 June 2003.1
Last Edited18 Jun 2005

Citations

  1. [S662] Roberta Joudrey, "Nova Scotia Obituaries", citing Halifax Herald, 12 June 2003, Marjorie Elizabeth Morash.

Harold David Boylan1

M, #24960, b. 16 August 1897, d. June 1960

Family

Jessie Gertrude Bezanson b. 10 Nov 1907, d. 1 Jan 1940
     Harold David Boylan was born on 16 August 1897 at New Ross, Nova Scotia.1 He married Jessie Gertrude Bezanson.2 Harold David Boylan became a widower at age 42 upon the death of his wife Jessie Gertrude Bezanson on 1 January 1940.3 Harold David Boylan died in June 1960 at Yonkers, New York, at age 62.1

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 14 June 1960:
Edward Boylan

Harry Boylan

New Ross - Death came twice in the Boylan family when a telegram received by relatives stated that Edward Boylan had passed away at his home in Alberni, B.C., was followed four hours later by a call from New York that Harry Boylan had passed away at his home in Yonkers, New York, with eight hours of his brother's death. Both died suddenly following heart attacks.

Born at New Ross 72 and 63 years ago respectively, they were sons of the late Patrick and Mary Boylan. Edward had resided in British Columbia for the fast forty-five years where funeral service and burial took place.

He is survived by his wife, two sons and four daughters. Harry had been a resident of New York for the past 35 years. His wife, the former Jessie Bezanson of Middle River, predeceased him by several years. A daughter Annette and a son Harold survive. Funeral services were held in New York. Sisters and brothers surviving both are Margaret (Mrs. Thomas Larder) New York; Mrs. Jennie Larder, New Ross; Archibald of Shelton, Wash., Berne and Clarey of New Ross.1

Census Summary

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1960
Death
1960

Census, Residence

Census1930Harold David Boylan appeared on the census of 1930 at 65 Roosevelt Ave, Yonkers, New York, in the household of his sister and brother-in-law.4
Census1940Harold David Boylan appeared on the census of 1940 at 4059 Murdock Avenue, Bronx, New York.5
Census1950Harold David Boylan appeared on the census of 1950 at 740 East 243Rd St, New York, New York.6
Last Edited12 Aug 2023

Citations

  1. [S702] Roy W. Boylan, "Descendants of Jesse Gertrude Bezanson," e-mail to John Cardinal, 3 February 2015.
  2. [S662] Roberta Joudrey, "Nova Scotia Obituaries", citing Halifax Herald, 12 June 2003, Marjorie Elizabeth Morash.
  3. [S859] New York City Department of Records/Municipal Archives, "New York, New York, Extracted Death Index, 1862-1948", Boylan, Jessie; Death Date: 1 January 1940; Death Place: Bronx, New York; Certificate: 64.
  4. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Yonkers, Westchester, New York; FHL Film: 2341402; Roll: 1668; Image: 1009.0; ED: 0398; Page: 5A; Lines: 15-19.
  5. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; New York, Bronx, New York; Roll: T627_2478; ED: 3-692; Page: 3A; Lines: 33-35.
  6. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; New York, Bronx, New York; Roll: 219; ED: 3-1659; Page: 82.