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Freda Geraldine Carter
January 13, 1946 - November 22, 2015

Carter, Freda G. – 69, Tatamagouche, passed away November 22, 2015 in QE II Hospital, Halifax. Born in Elderbank, she was the daughter of the late Samuel William and Mary Elizabeth “Bessie” (Whalen) Bezanson.

Freda was a homemaker and mother. She loved to cook and was well known for her baking.

Surviving are her husband, Kenneth Weatherby; daughter, Pearl Fisher (Steven Trenholm), Tatamagouche; sons, Dennis Weatherby, Denmark; Jamie Fisher, Debert; grandchildren, Jeremy, Haley, James, Maddie and Aiden; brother, Harold (Lana); sisters, Joan McNutt, Karen (Bill) Grace and Frances Innes.

She was predeceased by brothers, Lorne, Douglas, John, William and Ervine; sisters, Eileen, Alma, Vera and Shirley and Rosemont in infancy.

Cremation has taken place. No visitation by request. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, November 26 in Coulter’s Funeral Home, Tatamagouche. Interment will be in Lockerby Memorial Cemetery.¹

BEZANSON, John Edward - 73, Shortts Lake (Brentwood), Colchester Co., died August 8, 1998, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro.

Born in Brentwood, he was a son of the late Samuel William and Mary Elizabeth (Bessie)(Whalen) Bezanson. He was a former employee of the Department of Transportation with the No. 1 Paving Plant for over 30 years.

He is survived by sons, John, Onslow Mountain; Roderick, Ajax, Ont; Brian, Bible Hill; daughters, Maxine (Mrs. Robert Carter), Pugwash; Darlene (Mrs. James Kent), Stewiacke; Colleen Fisher, Moncton, N.B; Lila, Bible Hill; brothers, Ervin, Middle Musquodoboit; Douglas, Meaghers Grant; Lorne, Elderbank; Harold, New Glasgow; sisters, Eileen Geldart, Bible Hill; Alma Swinemer, Dartmouth; Vera (Mrs. Leon Carter), Middleboro, Cumberland Co; Frances Innes, Marion Bridge, Cape Breton Co; Joan McNutt, Truro; Karen (Mrs. William (Bill) Grace), Truro Heights; Freda (Mrs. Kenneth Weatherby), Lake Road, Cumberland Co; 15 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Ethel Henry; two sons in infancy; brother, William; sisters, Shirley, Rosamond in infancy.

Visitation 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, both in Mattatall Funeral Home, Truro, Rev. Morley Bentley officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery, Upper Stewiacke.⁶

BEZANSON, Douglas Kent - 73, Meaghers Grant, passed away May 22, 2003, at home.

Born in Otterbrook, he was a son of the late Samuel William and Mary Elizabeth ""Bessie"" (Whalen) Bezanson.

Surviving are brother, Harold, New Glasgow; sisters, Alma Swinimer, Dartmouth; Vera Carter, Middleboro; Frances Innes, Marion Bridge; Joan McNutt, Truro; Karen Grace, Wallace; Freda Weatherby, Cumberland County; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by brothers, Lorne, Ervin, William, John; sisters, Eileen, Shirley and Rosamond.

Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. today in St. Andrew's United Church, Elderbank and a graveside service will follow at 3 p.m. in the church cemetery, Rev. Linda Yates officiating.¹

The Bezanson family of New Glasgow sadly announces the passing of their beloved father and husband, Harold B. Bezanson, on Monday October 14, 2019.

Harold is survived by his wife, Florence Lana Bezanson (Ferguson); his daughter, Bridget, Burlington, Ont; and son, Dwight, Belle River, Ont. He is also survived by his sisters, Karen (Grace), and Joan (McNutt).

Originally from Elderbank, Harold was the 13th of 15 siblings born to Samuel and Mary Elizabeth Bezanson. Harold grew up on a farm and had many fond childhood memories of home, including spending time at his favorite fishing spot along the Musquodoboit River. Harold graduated from Normal School (Teacher's College) in Truro, and began his teaching career in Nova Scotia, eventually making his way to Montreal, Que., in the early 1960's, where he attended Sir George Williams University (now Concordia).

While teaching in the Montreal suburb of Mont Saint Hilaire, Harold met his future wife, Lana. Harold and Lana resided in Otterburn Park until the mid 1970's. In 1974, Harold and family returned to the Maritimes, as Harold accepted a position at East Pictou Rural High where he was affectionately known to many of his students and colleagues as "Mr. B" or, to some, as "Wiggy." While teaching, he went on to receive his master's degree from St. Francis Xavier University. Harold taught at East Pictou Rural High until his retirement in June 1994. Through the years, Harold was heavily involved in school-related, community-based activities and fundraisers and enjoyed helping his students inside and outside the classroom. During his post retirement years, Harold enjoyed exercising his green thumb via his love of gardening, watching his beloved Habs on TV and in Montreal, reading, and traveling throughout the Maritimes. In May 2004, Harold answered a call to public service and accepted a civilian appointment to the Nova Scotia College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he had a prominent role reviewing medical cases and lending a voice to those who could not necessarily speak for themselves. Harold remained in this capacity until May 2012 when he stepped down from his position due to health and family reasons. Throughout his remaining years, Harold continued to enjoy his retirement and his time with family, and he continued to defy the physical afflictions he faced.

There is no funeral service or wake as per Harold's wishes. A graveside ceremony will take place at Saint Andrew's Church Cemetery in Elderbank on Sunday, October 27th, at 3 p.m., with refreshments to follow at Saint Andrews Church, 36 Elderbank Back Rd, Elderbank, NS B0N 1K0. Arrangements are under the direction of the R. H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.³

Mrs. Wilfred Mason

Mrs. Wilfred Mason, 73, of 36 Riverside Drive, Sackville, died Saturday at Camp Hill Hospital, Halifax.

Born in Halifax, she was the former Mary Grace Fisher, a daughter of the late George and Lillian (Summers) Fisher.

Besides her husband she is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Ethel Dunlop, Upper Musquodoboit; Winnie (Mrs. Lloyd Daurie), Sackville; Jean (Mrs. Roy Fisher), Williams Lake, B. C; Shirley (Mrs. Gerry Beck), and Anne (Mrs. Fred Harvey), both of Dartmouth; and Lillian at home; three sons, Walter Bezanson, Upper Stewiacke; Stanley Bezanson, Kingston, N.S; Winston Bezanson, Sackville; four sisters, Jennie (Mrs. Chester Watson), Hilden; Dorothy (Mrs. Bert Watson), and Isabel (Mrs. Clarence Wallace), both of Stewiacke; Hazel (Mrs. William Hull), Bedford; three stepsons, William, Montreal; Charlie, Beaverbank; Carman, Truro; one stepdaughter, Mazie; 56 grandchildren, and 37 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Walter Bezanson; two sisters, Edna and Lillian; two sons, Everett and Geordie and a daughter, Ruby.

The body is at Mattatall Funeral Home, Truro. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Upper Stewiacke United Church. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.⁶

Mrs Rebecca Bezanson, wife of William Bezansom, died yesterday at her home in Newbury st, aged 51. She was born in Nova Scotia. Funeral services will be held at the home, on Newbury St, Wednesday, at 2 p m.⁴

FORREST S.BEZANSON DIED TODAY

Forrest Sesward Bezanson, 48 died early this morning at his home, 21 Eastern Ave, this city following a short ilness.

He was born in Woburn, Mass. February 11, 1887, son of William G. and Rebecca (Taylor) Bezanson. He was educated in Woburn schools and had many friends here.

He is survived by his wife Mrs. Mary L. (Copeland) Bezanson of this city, and two daughters, the misses Dorothy H. and Grace E. Bezanson of this city.

His Funeral will be held Saturday December 21st. with services at 2 o'clock at the B.A. and C.E. Trip Memorial Home for Funerals, 14 Johnson Street Woburn and interment will be Woodbrook Cemetery, this city, Friends may call at the Memorial Home after 7 P.M. Friday.

Mr. Bezanson was a member of the Paul Revers Lodge of old Fellows in Somervile and of Soley Lodge of Masons in Somerville.⁶

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