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GORDON ELIJAH BEZANSON

Funeral service for the late Gordon Elijah Bezanson, who lost his life by drowning at Forest Home, August 23, was held from St James' Anglican Church, Kentville, on August 26, and was largely attended. Rev. L. Weldon Mosher, rector of the church, officiated. Veterans were present in a body, and conducted their service at both church and graveside. The choir sang two favorite hymns, "Lead Kindly Light," and "Nearer My God to Thee." Floral tributes were many and beautiful.

The deceased was born at Aaldersvile, Lunenburg. Co., 42 years ago, son of Mrs. Lottie Bezanson Turbitt, and the late Elijah Bezanson. The early years of his life were spent in Aaldersville, and he was a member of the Anglican Church of that place. During World War II, he enlisted, and served five years with the Royal Canadian Engineers three of which were spent overseas. When the war ended, he returned and was employed as a car salesman at New Minas, and later at Kentville, until ill health forced his retirement three years ago.

Besides his wife, the former Miss
Edith Congdon of Grafton, he leaves five sons and one daughter, Gordon 11, Eugene 10, Frankie 9, Ronald 8, Freddie 6 and Freda 6 (twins). Also left to mourn are his mother, Mrs. Lottie Bezanson Turbitt, three sisters, Bertha (Mrs. Ira Reeves), Forties Settlement; Gracie (Mrs. Stanley Russell), Forest Home; Hilda (Mrs. Avery Bezanson) Port Williams; and three brothers, Edgar, Percy and Basil, all of Aaldersville; also one half-sister, Viola (Mrs. Mort Reeves) Forties Settlement; and one half-brother, Norman, of South Alton. Surviving also are four step-sitsters, Leah (Mrs. Perry Butler), Pearl (Mrs. Carrol Walker), GLadys (Mrs. Frank Halliday), and Marilyn Turbitt. Also two step btoerhs, Aden and Gerald.

Pallbearers were Lonnie Milne, Norman Dale, Harmon Illsley, Earl Milbury, Al Fagan and Lloyd Blair. Interment was in the Berwick Cemetery.⁸

BEZANSON, Edith Blanche - 83, formerly of Highbury, Kings Co., died October 8, 1998, in Wolfville Nursing Home.

Born in Grafton, Kings Co., she was a daughter of the late Kempton and Kate (Lawrence) Congdon.

Surviving are daughter, Freda, New Minas; sons, Gordon, New Minas; Eugene, Sackville, Halifax Co; Frank, Canaan, Kings Co; Ronald, Waterville; Frederick, Calgary; sister, Ruth Clarke, Berwick; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by husband, Gordon Elijah; sister, Christine Eaton.

Visitation 7-9 p.m. today and Saturday, funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, all in W.C. Hiltz Funeral Parlour, Kentville, Pastor Maurice Hatfield officiating. Burial at a later date in Berwick Cemetery.³

BEZANSON, Eugene Kempton

Age 70, of Sackville, passed away peacefully in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII on July 6, 2018, with his family by his side.

He was born in Kentville on April 17, 1948 to the late Gordon Elijah Bezanson and Edith Blanche (Congdon).

He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Boutilier); and daughter, Shannon, whom he loved dearly; brothers, Gordon, Frank (Nancy), Ronald (Joanne), Fred; and sister, Freda; many nieces and nephews.

He had a fulfilling 28-year career in the military, enjoying postings to many areas. He was a kind, generous, easy going man who was respected by all who had the opportunity to know him.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service at his request. A private graveside memorial will be held at a later date.³

ADAMS, Edith Irene - 98, Berwick, Kings County, died May 2, 1993, in the home of Ruby Melvin, Berwick.

Born in Port Williams, she was a daughter of the late James and Martha (Hiltz) Bezanson. She was a member of Canadian Red Cross Society; MacPherson Auxiliary and Berwick Baptist Church.

She is survived by three sons, Clifford, Berwick; George, Morden; Boyd, Grafton; two daughters, Lou Dares, Kingston, Kings County; Jean (Mrs. George Annand), Iroquois Falls, Ont; brother, Foster, Coldbrook; 21 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by two sons, Roy, Lloyd; daughter, Blanche MacLeod; three brothers, Frank, Wallace, Everett; three sisters, Emily, Evelyn, Alice; grandson, Donnie Adams; granddaughter, Debbie Crocker.

Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. today in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. Gordon Walker officiating. Burial will be in Berwick Cemetery.³