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Warren J. Bezanson, of Lower Rose Bay, listed drowned when the dredge "Fundy" sank in the St. Lawrence River, on Sunday, November 6, was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Bezanson, of Kingsburg. Mr. Bezanson followed the sea as a fisherman and on coastal schooners. The past few years he was engaged as cook on the dredge.

Mr. Bezanson is survived by his wife, the former Bessie Risser, of LaHave Islands; brothers, George, of Kingsburg; and William, of Halifax; sisters, Ira, Beatrice and Naomi (married), of Halifax; and Sadie (married) of Bridgewater. Predeceasing him were Albert, who died at home; and Harry, drowned at sea many years ago and a sister, Winnie, of Halifax. There also survives a half-brother, Guildford, of First South and a half-sister, Gertrude, of Halifax.⁵

Bezanson, Bessie Madelyn - 95, Glades Nursing Home, Halifax, formerly of Lower Rose Bay, Lunenburg County, died June 18, 1994, in the home.

Born at Spectacle Island, Lunenburg County,she was a daughter of Elijah and Annie Risser. She was a member os St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Rose Bay.

She is survived by a sister, Violet Hardy, Dublin Shore; several nieces and nephews. She was predecesed by her husband, Warren; three brothers, Percy, Earlind, Nelson; four sisters, Sadie, Evelena, Dorothy, Lillian.

Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Dana L. Sweeney Funeral Home, Lunenburg. A graveside committal service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in Lake View Cemetery, Lower Kingsburg, Rev. Laurence Mawhinney officiating.³

Bezanson, William Albert - 77, Halifax, died Wednesday at home of his daughter, Mrs. Earl Cooper, Head Jeddore.

Born in Lower Kingsburg, he was a son of the late Alonzo and Bessie (Mader) Bezanson. He was a projectionist for Famous Players for over 43 years.

Surviving besides his wife, Iva (Baker), are a son, Bernard, Louisbourg; five daughters, Jean (Mrs. Earl Cooper), Head of Jeddore; Marion (Mrs Carl Cornelius), Musquodoboit Harbour; Joan (Mrs. Michael Wall), Missisauga, Ont; Diana (Mrs. George Roberts), Halifax; Betty (Mrs. David Marriott), Lower Sackville; 12 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Kristiansen, Halifax; Beatrice (Mrs. Robert Soper),Brooklyn, N.Y. The body is at Lohnes Funeral Home, Musquodoboit Harbour. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Thomas Anglican Church, Rev. Canon Ferguson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.⁷

BEZANSON, Iva Gloria - 96, passed away peacefully August 16, 2003, in The Birches Nursing Home, Musquodoboit Harbour, with daughters Joan and Helen by her side, who were with her constantly for the past week.

Born in West Jeddore, she was a daughter of the late Ira and Lydia Baker. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Prior to residing in The Birches, she worked for Floyd Webber in Upper Lakeville with Helen for 35 years, where she was an excellent housekeeper.

She is survived by daughters, Jean Cooper, Marion Cornelius, Joan (Michael) Wall, Dianna (George) Roberts, Betty (David) Marriott, and Helen DeBaie; son, Bernard (Bette) Bezanson. She leaves 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by half-sisters and brothers, Donald, John, Edie, Marie Logie, Victoria, B.C; stepsister, Thelma.

Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in Rowlings Funeral Home, Musquodoboit Harbour. Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, in Jeddore United Baptist Church. Burial in West Jeddore Baptist Cemetery, with reception following downstairs in the church hall.

BEZANSON, Iva Gloria - 96, passed away peacefully August 16, 2003, in The Birches Nursing Home, Musquodoboit Harbour, the following was regretfully omitted from the obituary: She was predeceased by sisters, Odie Burgwin, Elsie Baker; brothers, Weldon Baker and Gerald Baker; half-brother, Murray Baker.²

Kristiansen, Sadie Louella - 79, of 5565 Cornwallis Street, Halifax, died Saturday in Halifax.

Born in Kingsburg, Lunenburg County, she was a daughter of the late Caleb A. and Mary Alberta (Mader) Bezanson. She was a saleslady in Halifax for several years.

She is survived by a son, Erik, Willimaswood; a sister, Beatrice (Mrs. Robert Soper), New York, and a grandson.

She was predeceased by her husband, Odd Henry, and several brothers and sisters. The body is in R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Halifax, where chapel service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev. Mark Innes officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.¹