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BEZANSON (Levy), Elsie Gordon - formerly of 3 Woodbury Dr., Halifax, died February 1, 1997, in Armview Estates.

Born in Dartmouth, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Agnes (Coutler) Levy. She was a life member of Halifax Chapter 7, Order of the Eastern Star and a life member of the Ladies Conservative Association. She was also a member of St. Peter's Anglican Church, Birch Cove.

Surviving are brother, Edgar (Budd), St. Catharines, Ont; children, Mrs. Anne Erwin, Toronto; Mrs. Agnes Langille, Markham, Ont; Gordon, Halifax; Ernest, St. Margarets Bay; nine grandchildren; three step-grandsons; 13 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon A; sisters, Olive MacKay, Helen Bowser, Dorothy Gay; brothers, John, Fred, Harold, Allan.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Birch Cove, Rev. Tim Appleton officiating. Burial in Hammonds Plains Cemetery.⁴

ERWIN, Anne - Passed away peacefully at the Milton District Hospital on Friday, September 7, 2007, following a brief illness. Anne Erwin was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Erwin; loving mother of Bob and his wife Vici Erwin, Campbellville, Ont; dear sister of Agnes and her husband Bob Langille, Markham, Ont; Gordon and his wife Maureen Bezanson, Halifax, and sister-in-law of Shirley Bezanson, Halifax.

She was predeceased by a brother, Ernest Bezanson. Anne will be missed by several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to visit at McKersie-Kocher Funeral Home, Milton, Ont. from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, September 11, at 11 a.m. Interment to take place in Pine Hills Cemetery in Toronto on Wednesday, September 12, at 11:30 a.m.²

BEZANSON, Gordon Edgar

A Celebration of Life reception for the late Gordon Edgar Bezanson, age 87 of Birch Cove, will be held in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr. Halifax on March 19 from 2-4 p.m.³

PRIEMUS (Bezanson), Barbara Elizabeth - 66, Halifax, passed away peacefully on November 2, 1997, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Infirmary Site, after a brave and valiant battle with cancer.

Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late George W. and Winnifred A. (Hubley) Finck. She was a warm and vibrant woman who had a lifelong appreciation of art and music, a deep devotion to her family and a steadfast faith in God. She was a talented and creative artist, who both studied and taught art, her works having been exhibited in various venues throughout the years. Her love of music was one of the many gifts she bestowed to her children. She was an accomplished pianist, having taught as well. She enjoyed choral singing and was a former member of several choirs, including the Citadel Chimes and the Chebucto Community Singers. She was well known in the fashion and cosmetics industry, where she worked for many years. She was also an entrepreneur, who operated her own art gallery in Dartmouth and, as an artist, was commissioned for various works. More recently, she was a home companion to the elderly, where her dedication and compassion enriched the lives of those in her care.

She will be lovingly remembered and sorely missed by her daughter, Susan Feltmate and husband Grant, Timberlea; son, Byron Bezanson and wife Michelle, Waverley; grandchildren, Cole, Benjamin, Carla, Katelyn and Joshua; sisters, Gwendolyn (Mrs. Ed Mortimer), West Vancouver, B.C; Mrs. Mildred Aisthorpe, Dartmouth; brothers, William, Brackendale, B.C; Raymond, Edmonton, Alta; Colin, Dartmouth; Paul, Hubbards; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation Friday, November 7, from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral Saturday, November 8, at 9 a.m. in St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, 6351 North St., Halifax, Rev. Lloyd O'Neill officiating. Burial to follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery.⁴

5 Oct. 2001 age 70 years Head of St. Margarets Bay, mem. service celebrating his life at United Baptist Church, Head of St. Margarets Bay.

He lived in Birch Cove with his family during his childhood. He was employed 37 years with DND at CFB Halifax, Mechanical Systems Repair, Governors and Injectors Shop until his retirement in 1987. He was a founding member of the St. Margarets Bay Recreation Association. and St. Margarets Bay 50 Plus Club. He was a member of the Timberlea Senior Club.

In November 2000, Canadian Blood Service honoured him with the Humanitarian Award for donating over 400 blood donations. He was Past Master of St. Margaret’s Lodge 118 and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for distinguished service and was past District Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia. He was past Patron of Mystic Star Chapter 40, Order of the Eastern Star.

He was on the Board of Directors and managing director of the St. Margarets Bay Building Company for many years.

He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a member of St. Margarets Bay Sailing Club and was Fleet Captain for four years. He enjoyed racing and cruising with his family and friends.

In the 50’s he was a pioneer in water skiing in Nova Scotia and went on to win the Maritime Championship for a decade. He enjoyed country and gospel music and loved to play the guitar. He will long be remembered for his yodeling and duets with his wife Shirley. Since his retirement he enjoyed selling at the Sackville Flea Market.¹

BEZANSON, Shirley Ann Age 81, Head of St. Margaret’s Bay.

With great sadness we announce the passing of Shirley on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at home, after a lengthy illness. Born in Bridgewater, and raised in Buckfield, she was a daughter of the late Forrest and Winnifred 'Winnie' Whynot (Bolivar).

Shirley was a loving mother and grandmother and was very musical. She loved to play piano, guitar and the ukulele and a sing-song with friends and family and especially loved to harmonize and sing with her husband, Ernie.

Shirley retired from Sears Canada, was very active in her community, loved her home, enjoyed working in her yard, and garden. She was an active member of the Eastern Star for 50 plus years and was Worthy Matron during her tenure. It was common for her to be cooking and serving at community suppers at the local Masonic Hall. Shirley and Ernie were founding members of the 50 Plus Club and St. Margaret’s Bay Recreation Association and was instrumental in bringing Red Cross swimming lessons to the community. Also, members of the White Caps Seniors Club and the St. Margaret’s Sailing Club.

She is survived by her children, Kevin (Betty) Bezanson, Carol (Blair) Gallant, Patricia Forsythe, Paul (Lynn) Bezanson; grandchildren, Ryan, Luke and Lindsay Gallant; Kyle, Melanie Foster; Emily Forsythe; and Shirley’s special care giver, Belinda Marriott.

Beside her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Ernest and her brother, Douglas Whynot.

The family will receive visitors 7-9 p.m. Monday, July 17, with an Eastern Star Service at 7 p.m., both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy’s Cove Rd., Upper Tantallon. Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, in the Baptist Church, Head of St. Margaret’s Bay, Rev. John Purdy officiating. Following the committal service in the church cemetery, there will be a reception in the Masonic Hall, Head of St. Margaret’s Bay.¹