Norman Osborne McKeen1

M, #26793, b. 30 October 1910, d. 27 January 1986
Father*Perley Clinton McKeen2 b. 29 Nov 1879, d. 9 Jun 1965
Mother*Ethel Sophia Bezanson2 b. 24 Oct 1882, d. 24 Apr 1962

Family

Helen Esther Green b. 17 Jun 1918, d. 28 Sep 2006
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Norman Osborne McKeen was born on 30 October 1910 at Woburn, Massachusetts.3,4,2 He registered for the military service draft on 16 October 1940 while living at Woburn, Massachusetts, and was described as having dark complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, 5'' 7 1/2", 175 pounds. Person who would know his address was Mr Perley C McKeen.1 He married Helen Esther Green in 1945 at Haverhill, Massachusetts.5,6,7 Norman Osborne McKeen died on 27 January 1986 at age 75.8,4 He was buried in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn, Massachusetts.8

Census Summary

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Death
1986

Census, Residence

Census1920Norman Osborne McKeen appeared on the census of 1920 at 784 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, in the household of Perley Clinton McKeen and Ethel Sophia Bezanson.9
Census1930Norman Osborne McKeen appeared on the census of 1930 at 27 Lowell Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, in the household of Perley Clinton McKeen and Ethel Sophia Bezanson.2
Census1940Norman Osborne McKeen appeared on the census of 1940 at 27 Lowell Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, in the household of Perley Clinton McKeen and Ethel Sophia Bezanson.10
Last Edited7 Jul 2023

Citations

  1. [S879] National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), "U.S. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947", Norman Osborne McKeen; Registration Date: 16 October 1940; Registration Place: Woburn, Massachusetts, USA; Birth Date: 30 October 1910; Birth Place: Woburn, Massachusetts.
  2. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340666; Roll: 931; Image: 1064.0; ED: 0552; Page: 16B; Lines: 55-57.
  3. [S939] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts, Birth Records, 1840-1915", Norman Oslorne McKeen; Date: 30 October 1910; Woburn, Massachusetts; Father: Perley Clinton McKeen; Mother: Ethel Sophia Bezanson.
  4. [S3] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index, Norman McKeen; Birth: 30 October 1910; Death: January 1986; Last Residence: 33582, Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida, USA; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Year: Before 1951.
  5. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Norman O. McKeen; Birth: 1910; Death: 1986; Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn, Massachusetts, USA; Memorial Number: 209412227.
  6. [S731] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, "Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970", Norman Osborne McKeen; Year: 1945; Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA; Volume: 48; Page: 371.
  7. [S731] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, "Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970", Helen Esther Green; Year: 1945; Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA; Volume: 48; Page: 371.
  8. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Norman O. McKeen; Birth: 30 October 1910; Death: 27 January 1986; Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn, Massachusetts, USA; Memorial Number: 209412227.
  9. [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Woburn Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_720; Image: 1119; ED: 546; Page: 12A; Lines: 23-25.
  10. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1622; ED: 9-655; Page: 15A; Lines: 30-32.

Tanya Lynn Power1

F, #26795, b. circa 1977, d. 9 January 2015

Family

Jason Bezanson
     Tanya Lynn Power was born circa 1977.1 She married Jason Bezanson.1 Tanya Lynn Power died on 9 January 2015.1 She was buried on 13 January 2015 in St. Peter's Church Cemetery, Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia.1

     Obituary from The Halifax Herald, Online Edition (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 12 January 2015:
BEZANSON (Power), Tanya Lynn

Age 38 of Dartmouth. It is with broken hearts that we, the family of Tanya, announce her passing on January 9th, 2015, after a courageous two-year battle with breast cancer, with her loving family by her side.

Born August 30, 1976, in Sheet Harbour, she attended Duncan MacMillan High School, then went on to achieve a degree from Mount Saint Vincent University in Child and Youth Studies. She worked in child care and Children's Aid. After 10 years of courtship she married her sweetheart Jason in 2004. Once they started their family, Tanya stayed home to raise their children and worked with Jason running the office portion of the family business. Tanya had a bigger than life personality with an amazing sense of humor. She was a very proud Brownie Leader, she loved shopping, going on vacation and spending time with family and friends especially with her husband and children at their cottage in New Chester.

She is survived by her loving husband, Jason; daughter, Miranda (8), and son, Joel (5); mother, Jane Power (Ted); brothers, Ryan and Paul Power; mother and father-in-law, Nina and Gordon Bezanson; sister-in-law, Cheryl Bezanson Phee (Chris); nephews, Christian, Regan; niece, Breanne; brother-in-law, Mervin Bezanson; nephews, Devin, Morgan, Madison Bezanson and niece, Mallory Bezanson; many aunts and uncles.

Tanya was predeceased by her father, David Power; sister, Natasha; brother-in-law, Phillip Bezanson; grandparents, Peter and Doreen MacKinnon and Albert and Margaret Power. We, the family, would like to express our thanks to all who have helped during Tanya's illness, our generous neighbors, family, especially Jane and Nina, the hospital staff, doctors and nurses for their compassionate care and attention. Family visitation was held Sunday, January 11th from 2-4 p.m., public visitation today, Monday, January 12th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with pralyers at 7:30 p.m., all in D. S. Crowell & Son Funeral Home, 22558 No. 7 Highway, Sheet Harbour. Family flowers only. Mass of Christian Burial will be field Tuesday, January 13th at 11 a.m. in St. Peter's Church, Sheet Harbour, Father Francis officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Reception to follow in Mushaboom Fire Hall.1
Last Edited13 Sep 2018

Citations

  1. [S2] Tanya Lynn (Power) Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 12 January 2015.

Mervin Clarence Bezanson1

M, #26798, b. 13 January 1981, d. 12 February 2022
Father*Gordon David Bezanson2
Mother*Nina Alice Naugler2
Relationship6th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
Mervin Clarence Bezanson
     Mervin Clarence Bezanson was born on 13 January 1981.1 He died on 12 February 2022 at QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, at age 41.1

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 14 February 2022:
Mervin Clarence BEZANSON

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our youngest son, Mervin. Born to Gordon and Nina Bezanson of New Chester on January 13, 1981, and passed on February 12, 2022, in QEII Health Sciences Centre with his family by his side.

Survived by his sister, Cheryl (Chris); brother, Jason (Ashley), and nieces and nephews.

Visitations Wednesday, February 16th, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. with prayers at 3 p.m. all in D.S. Crowell & Sons Funeral Home. Celebration of Life, Committal, and full obituary at a later date. Due to COVID-19 restrictions proof of vaccinations, government ID and masks will be required at the visitation.1
Last Edited14 Feb 2022

Citations

  1. [S2] Mervin Clarence Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 14 February 2022.
  2. [S2] Tanya Lynn (Power) Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 12 January 2015.