Vendres MacKay
F, #3142, b. 2 April 1943, d. 10 May 2024
| Father* | James Murray MacKay b. 1915, d. 24 Nov 1997 |
| Mother* | Jessie Tattrie b. c 1920, d. 13 Apr 2009 |
Family | Fred Bezanson b. 22 Jun 1938, d. 26 Jul 2011 |
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| Relationship | 6th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Vendres MacKay was born on 2 April 1943 at Diamond, Nova Scotia.1 She married Fred Bezanson circa 1961.2 Vendres MacKay lived at Scotsburn, Nova Scotia. She died on 10 May 2024 at Shiretown Nursing Home, Pictou, Nova Scotia, at age 81.1
Obituary from McLaren Funeral Service (Pictou, Nova Scotia):
Obituary from McLaren Funeral Service (Pictou, Nova Scotia):
It is with great sadness the family announce the passing of Vendres Catherine Bezanson, age 81 of Plainfield, on May 10, 2024 in the Shiretown Nursing Home, Pictou, where she resided for the last year. Born in Diamond on April 2, 1943, she was a daughter of the late James and Jessie (Tattrie) MacKay.
She was a loving, compassionate, kind and caring person. She enjoyed belonging to the West Branch Singers, volunteering in her community and above all having family and friends stop by for a visit. She has love for all animals, especially her two cats, Garfield and Misty.
She is survived by her sons, Eben (Elizabeth) Bezanson, West Branch; Colin (Stephanie) Bezanson, Cambridge Bay, Nunavut; daughter, Patsy (Chris) Bezanson, West Branch; granddaughters, Morgan, Anna, their mother, Lorelei, and Sara, each holding a special place in her heart; sister, Darlene Murphy, Truro; brothers, Harland and Lyman MacKay, Four Mile Brook; sister-in-law, Phyllis Mitchell, Ontario; special aunt, Ruth Smith and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Fred in 2011; daughter, Donna; son, James; sisters, Eunice, Lorraine, Mary and Geraldene.
The family would like to thank the staff of Shiretown Nursing Home who provided outstanding care to Mom.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 6-8 PM at McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral service will take place Thursday at 2 PM in the West Branch United Church with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson officiating.1
She was a loving, compassionate, kind and caring person. She enjoyed belonging to the West Branch Singers, volunteering in her community and above all having family and friends stop by for a visit. She has love for all animals, especially her two cats, Garfield and Misty.
She is survived by her sons, Eben (Elizabeth) Bezanson, West Branch; Colin (Stephanie) Bezanson, Cambridge Bay, Nunavut; daughter, Patsy (Chris) Bezanson, West Branch; granddaughters, Morgan, Anna, their mother, Lorelei, and Sara, each holding a special place in her heart; sister, Darlene Murphy, Truro; brothers, Harland and Lyman MacKay, Four Mile Brook; sister-in-law, Phyllis Mitchell, Ontario; special aunt, Ruth Smith and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Fred in 2011; daughter, Donna; son, James; sisters, Eunice, Lorraine, Mary and Geraldene.
The family would like to thank the staff of Shiretown Nursing Home who provided outstanding care to Mom.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 6-8 PM at McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral service will take place Thursday at 2 PM in the West Branch United Church with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson officiating.1
| Last Edited | 13 May 2024 |
Fred Bezanson
M, #3143, b. 22 June 1938, d. 26 July 2011
| Father* | George Ebeneezer Bezanson1 b. 17 Mar 1905, d. 19 Jul 1963 |
| Mother* | Alice Evelyn Bezanson1 b. c 1911, d. 2 Nov 2002 |
Family | Vendres MacKay b. 2 Apr 1943, d. 10 May 2024 |
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| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Fred Bezanson was also known as Frederick Joseph Bezanson.2 He was born on 22 June 1938 at Pictou, Nova Scotia.3 He married Vendres MacKay circa 1961.3 Fred Bezanson lived in Plainfield, Nova Scotia, on 2 November 2002.1 He died on 26 July 2011 at Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, at age 73.3 He was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Scotsburn, Nova Scotia.3
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 30 July 2011:
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 30 July 2011:
Frederick Joseph Bezanson, 73, West Branch, Pictou County.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a loving husband, caring dad and grandfather on July 26, 2011 in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche.
Fred was born in Pictou on June 22, 1938, a son of the late George and Alice Bezanson. He worked as a carpenter, boat builder, and woodsman, along with many other trades.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Vendres; sons, Eben (Liz), West Branch; Colin, Scotsburn; and daughter, Patsy (Stan), Linacy; granddaughters, Morgan and Anna Bezanson, and their mother, Lorelei; sisters: Phyllis Mitchell, London, Ontario; Marie Rae, Truro; Thelma Cloney, Tatamagouche; brother, George (Muriel), West Branch; many nieces and nephews.
Fred was predeceased by daughter, Donna; son, James; sister, Frances; brothers, Stewart, James, and John.
Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral service will take place 2 p.m. Friday from Burns Memorial Presbyterian Church, West Branch, with Rev. Lara Scholey officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery, Scotsburn.2,3
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a loving husband, caring dad and grandfather on July 26, 2011 in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche.
Fred was born in Pictou on June 22, 1938, a son of the late George and Alice Bezanson. He worked as a carpenter, boat builder, and woodsman, along with many other trades.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Vendres; sons, Eben (Liz), West Branch; Colin, Scotsburn; and daughter, Patsy (Stan), Linacy; granddaughters, Morgan and Anna Bezanson, and their mother, Lorelei; sisters: Phyllis Mitchell, London, Ontario; Marie Rae, Truro; Thelma Cloney, Tatamagouche; brother, George (Muriel), West Branch; many nieces and nephews.
Fred was predeceased by daughter, Donna; son, James; sister, Frances; brothers, Stewart, James, and John.
Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral service will take place 2 p.m. Friday from Burns Memorial Presbyterian Church, West Branch, with Rev. Lara Scholey officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery, Scotsburn.2,3
| Last Edited | 29 Nov 2018 |
Geraldine MacKay
F, #3150, d. before 24 November 1997
| Father* | James Murray MacKay b. 1915, d. 24 Nov 1997 |
| Mother* | Jessie Tattrie b. c 1920, d. 13 Apr 2009 |
| Relationship | 6th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Geraldine MacKay died before 24 November 1997.1
| Last Edited | 7 Jul 1999 |
Citations
- [S2] James Murray MacKay Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 26 November 1997.
Eunice MacKay
F, #3151, d. before 24 November 1997
| Father* | James Murray MacKay b. 1915, d. 24 Nov 1997 |
| Mother* | Jessie Tattrie b. c 1920, d. 13 Apr 2009 |
| Relationship | 6th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Eunice MacKay died before 24 November 1997.1
| Last Edited | 7 Jul 1999 |
Citations
- [S2] James Murray MacKay Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 26 November 1997.
Mary Eileen MacKay
F, #3152, d. before 24 November 1997
| Father* | James Murray MacKay b. 1915, d. 24 Nov 1997 |
| Mother* | Jessie Tattrie b. c 1920, d. 13 Apr 2009 |
| Relationship | 6th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Mary Eileen MacKay died before 24 November 1997.1
| Last Edited | 7 Jul 1999 |
Citations
- [S2] James Murray MacKay Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 26 November 1997.
Annie Tattrie
F, #3153, b. 1886, d. 1979
| Father* | William Henry Tattrie b. 14 Jul 1854, d. 1946 |
| Mother* | Jessie Hyslop d. 1938 |
Family | William Nutham |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
| Last Edited | 15 Feb 1999 |
Citations
- [S301] Ken Hiltyz, GEDCOM file unknown file name.
Noble Tattrie
M, #3159, b. 1888, d. 2 October 1993
| Father* | William Henry Tattrie b. 14 Jul 1854, d. 1946 |
| Mother* | Jessie Hyslop d. 1938 |
Family | Lillian Constance Stephens b. 1892, d. 1979 |
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| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Noble Tattrie was born in 1888 at Nuttby, Nova Scotia.1 He married Lillian Constance Stephens. Noble Tattrie died on 2 October 1993 at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.1 He Noble was married and had 6 children.
| Last Edited | 15 Feb 1999 |
Citations
- [S301] Ken Hiltyz, GEDCOM file unknown file name.
Lillian Constance Stephens
F, #3160, b. 1892, d. 1979
| Father* | Joseph Stephens |
| Mother* | Josephine Keith |
Family | Noble Tattrie b. 1888, d. 2 Oct 1993 |
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Lillian Constance Stephens was born in 1892 at New Westminster, British Columbia.1 She married Noble Tattrie. Lillian Constance Stephens died in 1979 at Colchester County, Nova Scotia.1
| Last Edited | 15 Feb 1999 |
Citations
- [S301] Ken Hiltyz, GEDCOM file unknown file name.