John William Bezanson1,2
M, #21223, d. as an infant
| Father* | John Alexander Bezanson2 b. 3 Jun 1902, d. 23 Apr 1993 |
| Mother* | Annie Margaret Balcom2 b. 1905, d. 1964 |
| Relationship | 5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
John William Bezanson died as an infant.2
| Last Edited | 1 Apr 2015 |
George Edward Bezanson1
M, #21225, b. 2 April 1904, d. 6 January 2000
| Father* | Herbert Bezanson1 b. 15 Nov 1861, d. Dec 1945 |
| Mother* | Hannah Langille1 b. 27 Feb 1870, d. 1952 |
| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
George Edward Bezanson was born on 2 April 1904 at Moser River, Nova Scotia.1,2 He served in the military in World War II in Belgium and Holland.3 He was a warden at Liscomb Game Sanctuary, Liscomb, Nova Scotia.3 He died on 6 January 2000 at Duncan MacMillan Nursing Home, Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, at age 95.3 He was buried on 8 January 2000 in St. Giles Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Moser River, Nova Scotia.3
Obituary from The Halifax Herald Limited (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 7 January 2000:
Obituary from The Halifax Herald Limited (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 7 January 2000:
BEZANSON, George Edward - 95, Sheet Harbour, formerly of Moser River, died January 6, 2000, in Duncan MacMillan Nursing Home, Sheet Harbour.
Born in Moser River, April 2, 1904, he was a son of the late Herbert and Hannah (Langille) Bezanson. He was a veteran of the Second World War having served in Belgium and Holland. He was later employed with the Department of Lands and Forests as a warden on the Liscomb Game Sanctuary. He was a member of Dufferin Lodge 89, Port Dufferin, from where he received his 50 year jewel in 1996. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 58, Sheet Harbour and a member of St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Moser River.
Surviving are brother, Robert C., Sheet Harbour; sisters, Annie Naugler, Edna Moser, Sheet Harbour; Nina MacDonald, Truro; many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brothers, William, Burton, John, Ernest; sisters, Laura Shiers, Bessie Hartling, Agnes Naugler, Edith Ridlon, Nettie Bezanson; sister, Ellen in infancy.
Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, Masonic service 7:30 p.m. today, legion service 8 p.m. today, all in Ecum Secum Funeral Home, Ecum Secum. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, in St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Moser River, Rev. Glenn MacDonald officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery, Moser River.3
Born in Moser River, April 2, 1904, he was a son of the late Herbert and Hannah (Langille) Bezanson. He was a veteran of the Second World War having served in Belgium and Holland. He was later employed with the Department of Lands and Forests as a warden on the Liscomb Game Sanctuary. He was a member of Dufferin Lodge 89, Port Dufferin, from where he received his 50 year jewel in 1996. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 58, Sheet Harbour and a member of St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Moser River.
Surviving are brother, Robert C., Sheet Harbour; sisters, Annie Naugler, Edna Moser, Sheet Harbour; Nina MacDonald, Truro; many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brothers, William, Burton, John, Ernest; sisters, Laura Shiers, Bessie Hartling, Agnes Naugler, Edith Ridlon, Nettie Bezanson; sister, Ellen in infancy.
Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, Masonic service 7:30 p.m. today, legion service 8 p.m. today, all in Ecum Secum Funeral Home, Ecum Secum. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, in St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Moser River, Rev. Glenn MacDonald officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery, Moser River.3
| Last Edited | 24 Apr 2014 |
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 127.
- [S662] Roberta Joudrey, "Nova Scotia Obituaries", citing Halifax Herald, 7 January 2002, George Edward Bezanson.
- [S2] George Edward Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 7 Januray 2000.
- [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page: 10; Family: 89; Lines: 9-21.
- [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Smith Cove Polling District No 24, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 10; Lines: 36-46.
Annie Pearl Bezanson1
F, #21226, b. 10 January 1906, d. 17 July 2001
| Father* | Herbert Bezanson1 b. 15 Nov 1861, d. Dec 1945 |
| Mother* | Hannah Langille1 b. 27 Feb 1870, d. 1952 |
Family | Marshall Naugler b. 3 Aug 1898, d. Aug 1966 |
| Children |
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| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Annie Pearl Bezanson was born on 10 January 1906.1 She married Marshall Naugler.1 Annie Pearl Bezanson and Marshall Naugler lost their home in the Sheet Harbour Forest Fire on 22 August 1947. Annie Pearl Bezanson died on 17 July 2001 at Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, at age 95.2 She was buried on 19 July 2001 in Westside Cemetery, Brookfield, Nova Scotia.2
| Last Edited | 20 Aug 2001 |
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 127.
- [S488] Peter Lake, William Emery Marshall Naugler in "Langilles and Nauglers," listserve message August 10, 2001.
- [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page: 10; Family: 89; Lines: 9-21.
- [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Smith Cove Polling District No 24, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 10; Lines: 36-46.
- [S467] Lunenburg County GenWeb, "Lunenburg County Obituaries", 26 September 1997, Cecil Ernest Naugler.
Cecil Ernest Naugler1
M, #21228, b. 30 January 1928, d. 13 September 1997
| Father* | Marshall Naugler1 b. 3 Aug 1898, d. Aug 1966 |
| Mother* | Annie Pearl Bezanson1 b. 10 Jan 1906, d. 17 Jul 2001 |
Family | Faye MacDonald |
| Relationship | 5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Cecil Ernest Naugler was born on 30 January 1928 at Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia.1 He married Faye MacDonald.1 Cecil Ernest Naugler died on 13 September 1997 at Trenton Memorial Hospital, Trenton, Ontario, at age 69.1 He was buried on 27 September 1997 in United Church Cemetery, Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia.1
Obituary, 26 September 1997:
Obituary, 26 September 1997:
NAUGLER, Cecil Ernest - 69, Trenton, Ont., formerly of Sheet Harbour, died September 13, 1997, in Trenton Memorial Hospital.
Born January 30, 1928, in Sheet Harbour, he was a son of Annie (Bezanson) Naugler and the late Marshall Naugler. He had a career in the RCAF and upon retirement, was employed as a general carpenter. He was a member of the United Church of Canada.
Surviving are his wife, the former Faye MacDonald; daughters, Catherine Newton, Belleville, Ont; Deborah Carruthers, Chatham, N.B; two grandsons.
He was predeceased by an infant brother and sister.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial service was held in Trenton. Graveside service 3 p.m. Saturday in the United Church cemetery, Church Point Road, Sheet Harbour, Rev. Glen Spears officiating.2
Born January 30, 1928, in Sheet Harbour, he was a son of Annie (Bezanson) Naugler and the late Marshall Naugler. He had a career in the RCAF and upon retirement, was employed as a general carpenter. He was a member of the United Church of Canada.
Surviving are his wife, the former Faye MacDonald; daughters, Catherine Newton, Belleville, Ont; Deborah Carruthers, Chatham, N.B; two grandsons.
He was predeceased by an infant brother and sister.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial service was held in Trenton. Graveside service 3 p.m. Saturday in the United Church cemetery, Church Point Road, Sheet Harbour, Rev. Glen Spears officiating.2
| Last Edited | 7 May 2015 |
Nettie Mae Bezanson1
F, #21232, b. 10 May 1908, d. 12 April 1997
| Father* | Herbert Bezanson1 b. 15 Nov 1861, d. Dec 1945 |
| Mother* | Hannah Langille1 b. 27 Feb 1870, d. 1952 |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Nettie Mae Bezanson was born on 10 May 1908 at Moser River, Nova Scotia.2,1 She died on 12 April 1997 at Dartmouith General Hospital, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, at age 88.3
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 14 April 1997:
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 14 April 1997:
BEZANSON, Nettie May - 88, Oakwood Terrace, Dartmouth, died April 12, 1997, in Dartmouth General Hospital.
Born in Moser River, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Hannah (Langille) Bezanson.
Surviving are brothers, George, Robert, Sheet Harbour; sisters, Annie, Halifax; Nina, Truro; Edna, Sheet Harbour; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by brothers, William, Burton, John, Ernest; sisters, Ellen, Laura, Bessie, Agnes, Dora.
Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, both in Ecum Secum Funeral Home, Gordon Hazelwood and Charles O'Regan officiating. Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, Moser River.3
She was buried on 15 April 1997 in Riverside Cemetery, Moser River, Nova Scotia.3,4Born in Moser River, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Hannah (Langille) Bezanson.
Surviving are brothers, George, Robert, Sheet Harbour; sisters, Annie, Halifax; Nina, Truro; Edna, Sheet Harbour; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by brothers, William, Burton, John, Ernest; sisters, Ellen, Laura, Bessie, Agnes, Dora.
Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, both in Ecum Secum Funeral Home, Gordon Hazelwood and Charles O'Regan officiating. Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, Moser River.3
| Last Edited | 20 Apr 2015 |
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 127.
- [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Bezanson, Nettie May; Registration Year: 1908; Page: 99200247; a delayed entry recorded 7 November 1972.
- [S2] Nettie Mae Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 14 April 1997.
- [S626] Bob Hegerich, Cemetery Records of Halifax County, Riverside Cemetery, Moser River, Stone #2, Bezanson, Nettie M., "Bezanson Nettie M., May 10,1908 -."
- [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page: 10; Family: 89; Lines: 9-21.
- [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Smith Cove Polling District No 24, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 10; Lines: 36-46.
Robert Carl Bezanson1,2
M, #21233, b. 12 May 1910, d. 23 July 2003
| Father* | Herbert Bezanson2 b. 15 Nov 1861, d. Dec 1945 |
| Mother* | Hannah Langille2 b. 27 Feb 1870, d. 1952 |
Family | Mae Frances MacDonald b. 1924 |
| Child |
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| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Robert Carl Bezanson was born on 12 May 1910 at Moser River, Nova Scotia.1,2 He married Mae Frances MacDonald.3,4 Robert Carl Bezanson died on 23 July 2003 at Duncan MacMillan Nursing Home, Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, at age 93.3 He was buried on 28 July 2003 in Riverside Cemetery, Moser River, Nova Scotia.3,5
Obituary from The Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 25 July 2003:
Obituary from The Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 25 July 2003:
BEZANSON, Robert Carl - 93, Moser River, Halifax Co., died July 23, 2003, in Duncan MacMillan Nursing Home, Sheet Harbour.
Born in Moser River, May 12, 1910, he was a son of the late Herbert and Hanna (Langille) Bezanson. He was a life member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and life member of Masonic Lodge, past Master of Dufferin Lodge, Royal Arch Chapter 29.
He is survived by daughter, Laura Mary Bezanson, Dartmouth; sons, Walter Robert and Murray Edwin, both of Moser River; sisters, Nina Belle MacDonald, Truro; Edna Lillian Moser, Sheet Harbour.
He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mae Frances MacDonald; brothers, James Berton, Henry Ernest, George, John and William; sisters, Melissa Agnes, Annie, Bessie, Ellen, Dora Edith, Hannah Laura and Nettie.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of D. S. Crowell & Son Funeral Home, Sheet Harbour. No visitation by request. Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, July 28, in Riverside Cemetery, Moser River, Rev. Michael Mugford officiating.3
Born in Moser River, May 12, 1910, he was a son of the late Herbert and Hanna (Langille) Bezanson. He was a life member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and life member of Masonic Lodge, past Master of Dufferin Lodge, Royal Arch Chapter 29.
He is survived by daughter, Laura Mary Bezanson, Dartmouth; sons, Walter Robert and Murray Edwin, both of Moser River; sisters, Nina Belle MacDonald, Truro; Edna Lillian Moser, Sheet Harbour.
He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mae Frances MacDonald; brothers, James Berton, Henry Ernest, George, John and William; sisters, Melissa Agnes, Annie, Bessie, Ellen, Dora Edith, Hannah Laura and Nettie.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of D. S. Crowell & Son Funeral Home, Sheet Harbour. No visitation by request. Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, July 28, in Riverside Cemetery, Moser River, Rev. Michael Mugford officiating.3
| Last Edited | 7 Dec 2023 |
Citations
- [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Robert Carl Bezanson; Date: 12 May 1910; Place: Moser River, Halifax County; Registration Year: 1910; Number: 56000351; Father: Herbert Bezanson; Mother: Hannah Langille.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 127.
- [S2] Robert Carl Bezanson Death Notice, The Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 25 July 2003.
- [S17] Stephen Pace, "Old Cemetery, Moser River", January 15, 2000.
- [S626] Bob Hegerich, Cemetery Records of Halifax County, Riverside Cemetery, Moser River, Stone #3, "Bezanson Robert Carl, 1910 - ; Mae Frances, (Wife) 1924 -."
- [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page: 10; Family: 89; Lines: 9-21.
- [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Smith Cove Polling District No 24, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 10; Lines: 36-46.
Mae Frances MacDonald1,2
F, #21234, b. 1924
Family | Robert Carl Bezanson b. 12 May 1910, d. 23 Jul 2003 |
| Child |
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Mae Frances MacDonald was born in 1924.2,3 She married Robert Carl Bezanson.1,2 Mae Frances MacDonald was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Moser River, Nova Scotia.3
| Last Edited | 29 Nov 2018 |
Citations
- [S2] Robert Carl Bezanson Death Notice, The Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 25 July 2003.
- [S17] Stephen Pace, "Old Cemetery, Moser River", January 15, 2000.
- [S626] Bob Hegerich, Cemetery Records of Halifax County, Riverside Cemetery, Moser River, Stone #3, "Bezanson Robert Carl, 1910 - ; Mae Frances, (Wife) 1924 -."
Nina Belle Bezanson1,2
F, #21235, b. 12 January 1912, d. 12 May 2004
| Father* | Herbert Bezanson2 b. 15 Nov 1861, d. Dec 1945 |
| Mother* | Hannah Langille2 b. 27 Feb 1870, d. 1952 |
Family | Murray K. MacDonald b. c 1912, d. 7 Oct 1994 |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Nina Belle Bezanson was born on 12 January 1912 at Moser River, Nova Scotia.1,2 She appeared on the census of 1921 at Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, in the household of Herbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille with John Alexander Bezanson, George Edward Bezanson, Robert Carl Bezanson, Ernest Henry Bezanson, Dora Edith Bezanson, Annie Pearl Bezanson, Nettie Mae Bezanson and Lena Bezanson.3 Nina Belle Bezanson married Murray K. MacDonald on 25 March 1936 at Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia. She was 24.4,2 Nina Belle Bezanson died on 12 May 2004 at Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, Nova Scotia, at age 92.5 She was buried on 15 May 2004 in Pine Grove Cemetery, Stewiacke East, Nova Scotia.5
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 13 May 2004:
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 13 May 2004:
MacDONALD, Nina Belle - 92, Westside Villa, Truro, formerly of Stewiacke East, passed away May 12, 2004, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro.
Born in Moser River, January 12, 1912, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Hannah (Langille) Bezanson. She was a member of Sharon United Church, Stewiacke East. She was a life member of The Eastern Star, Maple Leaf Chapter 23, Sheet Harbour, receiving her 50 year Jewel. She was well-known as a generous lady who knit many pairs of mittens for charity. She met many wonderful friends during her stay at Westside Villa. She had a warm and generous heart and looked after many children in her working years. She was a caring and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and will be sadly missed by her family.
She is survived by sons, Roderick M. (Beverly Sim), Fort Myers, Fla; Graham A. (Dorothy Wilcox), Fall River; granddaughters, Robin (Russell) Attree, Alison Rubinstein, Nadine (Adrian) Blair; great-grandson, Joshua Attree; sister, Edna L. Moser, Sheet Harbour.
She was predeceased by her husband, Murray R. MacDonald; sisters, Agnes, Annie, Bessie, Ellen, Edith, Laura and Nettie; brothers, Berton, Ernest, George, John, Robert and William.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 14, in Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, in Sharon United Church, Stewiacke East, Rev. Ron Frampton officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.5
Born in Moser River, January 12, 1912, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Hannah (Langille) Bezanson. She was a member of Sharon United Church, Stewiacke East. She was a life member of The Eastern Star, Maple Leaf Chapter 23, Sheet Harbour, receiving her 50 year Jewel. She was well-known as a generous lady who knit many pairs of mittens for charity. She met many wonderful friends during her stay at Westside Villa. She had a warm and generous heart and looked after many children in her working years. She was a caring and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and will be sadly missed by her family.
She is survived by sons, Roderick M. (Beverly Sim), Fort Myers, Fla; Graham A. (Dorothy Wilcox), Fall River; granddaughters, Robin (Russell) Attree, Alison Rubinstein, Nadine (Adrian) Blair; great-grandson, Joshua Attree; sister, Edna L. Moser, Sheet Harbour.
She was predeceased by her husband, Murray R. MacDonald; sisters, Agnes, Annie, Bessie, Ellen, Edith, Laura and Nettie; brothers, Berton, Ernest, George, John, Robert and William.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 14, in Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, in Sharon United Church, Stewiacke East, Rev. Ron Frampton officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.5
| Last Edited | 5 Dec 2023 |
Citations
- [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Nina Belle Bezanson; Date: 12 January 1912; Place: Moser River, Halifax County; Registration Year: 1912; Number: 56100691; Father: Herbert Bezanson; Mother: Hannah Langille.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 127.
- [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Smith Cove Polling District No 24, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 10; Lines: 36-46.
- [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Murray K Macdonald; Age: 24; Nina Belle Bezanson; Age: 24; Date: 25 Mar 1936; Place: Sheet Harbour, Halifax County; Registration Year: 1936; Number: 81322.
- [S2] Nina Belle MacDonald Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 21 April 1981.
Murray K. MacDonald1,2
M, #21236, b. circa 1912, d. 7 October 1994
Family | Nina Belle Bezanson b. 12 Jan 1912, d. 12 May 2004 |
Murray K. MacDonald was born circa 1912 at Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia.1 He married Nina Belle Bezanson on 25 March 1936 at Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia. She was 24.1,2 Murray K. MacDonald died on 7 October 1994 at Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia.3
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 10 October 1994:
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 10 October 1994:
MacDONALD, Murray R. - 83, Stewiacke East, died October 7, 1994, in Victoria General Hospital.
Born at Sheet Harbour, he was a son of the late Clarence and Alice (Barkhouse) MacDonald. He was employed in the lumber business for most of his life. He was a member and past master of Eureka Lodge 42; AF and AM, Sheet Harbour; Maple Leaf Chapter, Ooder of Eastern Star, Sheet Harbour.
He is survived by his wife, the former Nina Bezanson; two sons, Roderick Murray and wife Beverly, Sarasota, Fla; Graham Alexander and wife Dorothy, Fall River; two sisters, Tina Davis, Halifax; Olive Rutledge, Sheet Harbour; three granddaughters, Robin, Alison, Nadine; a great-grandson.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Walter, Robert; sister, Mildred.
Visitation will be 24, 7-9 p.m. today in Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Sharon United Church, Stewiacke East, Rev. Diane Kingley officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sharon United Church or Canadian Diabetes Association.3
Born at Sheet Harbour, he was a son of the late Clarence and Alice (Barkhouse) MacDonald. He was employed in the lumber business for most of his life. He was a member and past master of Eureka Lodge 42; AF and AM, Sheet Harbour; Maple Leaf Chapter, Ooder of Eastern Star, Sheet Harbour.
He is survived by his wife, the former Nina Bezanson; two sons, Roderick Murray and wife Beverly, Sarasota, Fla; Graham Alexander and wife Dorothy, Fall River; two sisters, Tina Davis, Halifax; Olive Rutledge, Sheet Harbour; three granddaughters, Robin, Alison, Nadine; a great-grandson.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Walter, Robert; sister, Mildred.
Visitation will be 24, 7-9 p.m. today in Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Sharon United Church, Stewiacke East, Rev. Diane Kingley officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sharon United Church or Canadian Diabetes Association.3
| Last Edited | 5 Dec 2023 |
Citations
- [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Murray K Macdonald; Age: 24; Nina Belle Bezanson; Age: 24; Date: 25 Mar 1936; Place: Sheet Harbour, Halifax County; Registration Year: 1936; Number: 81322.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 127.
- [S2] Murrary R. MacDonald Death Notice, The Chronicle Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 10 October 1994.
Anna Maud Salter1
F, #21237, b. 1911, d. 2002
Family | George Herman Bezanson b. 10 Nov 1907, d. 10 Jun 1995 |
Anna Maud Salter was born in 1911.1 She married George Herman Bezanson on 24 December 1932. He was 25.1 Anna Maud Salter died in 2002.2 She was buried in St. Barnabas Anglican Church Cemetery, Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia.2
| Last Edited | 26 Feb 2015 |
Edna Lillian Bezanson1,2
F, #21238, b. 14 March 1914, d. 18 August 2007
| Father* | Herbert Bezanson2 b. 15 Nov 1861, d. Dec 1945 |
| Mother* | Hannah Langille2 b. 27 Feb 1870, d. 1952 |
Family | Harold Wheatley Moser b. 1909, d. 30 Jun 1967 |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Edna Lillian Bezanson was also known as Lena.3 She was born on 14 March 1914 at Moser River, Nova Scotia.4,2 She appeared on the census of 1921 at Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, in the household of Herbert Bezanson and Hannah Langille with John Alexander Bezanson, George Edward Bezanson, Robert Carl Bezanson, Ernest Henry Bezanson, Dora Edith Bezanson, Annie Pearl Bezanson, Nettie Mae Bezanson and Nina Belle Bezanson.3 Edna Lillian Bezanson married Harold Wheatley Moser.2 Edna Lillian Bezanson died on 18 August 2007 at Duncan MacMillan Nursing Home, Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, at age 93.5 Edna Lillian Bezanson donated her remains to Dalhousie University for the advancement of science. She outlived all her siblings, and she lived as a widow for forty years after her husband died.5
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 20 August 2007:
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 20 August 2007:
MOSER, Edna Lillian - 93, Sheet Harbour, formerly of Moser River, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2007, in Duncan MacMillan Nursing Home with her family at her side.
Born in Moser River on March 12, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Hannah (Langille) Bezanson. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a faithful member of St. Giles Presbyterian Church for many years and also a faithful adherent of St. Michael's Anglican Church in recent years. She lived most of her life in Moser River until moving to Elmhurst Apartments in March of 1997. Her favorite pastime was baking for her family and for church suppers. She was an avid reader. Her greatest love was her family, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by sons, Angus (Kathy), Robert (Sandy), all of Sheet Harbour; daughter, Mary (Donald) Gray, Bridgewater; grandchildren, Angela, Robbie, Janice, Scotty, Shasta, Chase, Scott, Daniel, and great-grandchildren, Haielee and Alex.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harold; six brothers and eight sisters. Edna has generously donated her remains for the advancement of medical science to Dalhousie University. A memorial service will be held today in St. Michael's Anglican Church, Sheet Harbour, at 11 a.m. Reception to follow.5
Born in Moser River on March 12, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Hannah (Langille) Bezanson. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a faithful member of St. Giles Presbyterian Church for many years and also a faithful adherent of St. Michael's Anglican Church in recent years. She lived most of her life in Moser River until moving to Elmhurst Apartments in March of 1997. Her favorite pastime was baking for her family and for church suppers. She was an avid reader. Her greatest love was her family, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by sons, Angus (Kathy), Robert (Sandy), all of Sheet Harbour; daughter, Mary (Donald) Gray, Bridgewater; grandchildren, Angela, Robbie, Janice, Scotty, Shasta, Chase, Scott, Daniel, and great-grandchildren, Haielee and Alex.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harold; six brothers and eight sisters. Edna has generously donated her remains for the advancement of medical science to Dalhousie University. A memorial service will be held today in St. Michael's Anglican Church, Sheet Harbour, at 11 a.m. Reception to follow.5
| Last Edited | 3 Dec 2023 |
Citations
- [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Lillian Edna Bezanson; Date: 14 March 1914; Place: Moser River, Halifax County; Registration Year: 1914; Number: 49700699; Father: Herbert Bezanson; Mother: Hannah Langille; with first and middle names reversed compared to later records.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 127.
- [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Smith Cove Polling District No 24, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Page: 10; Lines: 36-46.
- [S12] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Birth Registrations", Lillian Edna Bezanson; Date: 14 March 1914; Place: Moser River, Halifax County; Registration Year: 1914; Number: 49700699; Father: Herbert Bezanson; Mother: Hannah Langille.
- [S2] Edna Lillian Moser Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 20 August 2007.
Harold Wheatley Moser1,2
M, #21239, b. 1909, d. 30 June 1967
Family | Edna Lillian Bezanson b. 14 Mar 1914, d. 18 Aug 2007 |
Harold Wheatley Moser was born in 1909.3 He married Edna Lillian Bezanson.2 Harold Wheatley Moser died on 30 June 1967.1,3 He was buried in Old Cemetery, Moser River, Nova Scotia.3
Death Notice from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 6 July 1967:
Death Notice from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 6 July 1967:
Moser, Harold Wheatley, 57, Moser River, died Friday. Born in Moser River, he was a son of the late Edmund and Minnie (Holman) Moser.
Surviving are his wife, the former Edna Bezanson of Moser River; two sons, Angus and Robert; one daughter, Mary, all at home; two brothers, Walton of Portland, Maine; and Robert, Boston, MA.
The funeral service was held Monday in the St. Giles Presbyterean Church. Interment was in Moser River Cemetery.1
Surviving are his wife, the former Edna Bezanson of Moser River; two sons, Angus and Robert; one daughter, Mary, all at home; two brothers, Walton of Portland, Maine; and Robert, Boston, MA.
The funeral service was held Monday in the St. Giles Presbyterean Church. Interment was in Moser River Cemetery.1
| Last Edited | 9 May 2016 |
Gladys Griffiths1
F, #21240, b. circa 1920, d. 27 September 2000
Family | Henry Ernest Bezanson b. 3 Mar 1918, d. 16 Jan 1985 |
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Gladys Griffiths was born circa 1920 at Wales.1 She married Henry Ernest Bezanson.2 Gladys Griffiths died on 27 September 2000 at QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia.1 She was buried on 29 September 2000 in Five Islands Cemetery.1
Obituary from The Halifax Herald Limited (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 28 September 2000:
Obituary from The Halifax Herald Limited (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 28 September 2000:
BEZANSON, Gladys - 80, 1186 Queen St., Halifax, died Wednesday, September 27, 2000, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII.
Born in Wales, she was a daughter of the late Margaret Griffiths. She was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the British Army. She was a former member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Halifax.
She is survived by daughters, Edna Miller and her husband John, Dartmouth; Lynda Davis and her husband Basil Jr., Lower Five Islands; grandchildren, Debbie Rogers, John Miller, Carol Anne Miller, all of Dartmouth; Shauna Allen and her husband Gordon, Greenfield; Terry Davis and his wife Marylou, Bible Hill; great-grandchildren, Christopher and Dana Rogers, Tyler and Jessica Allen, Julia and Brady Davis.
She was predeceased by an infant son, Terrance Maxwell. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday in Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro, Rev. Dr. Kate Crawford officiating. Burial in the Five Islands Cemetery.1
Born in Wales, she was a daughter of the late Margaret Griffiths. She was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the British Army. She was a former member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Halifax.
She is survived by daughters, Edna Miller and her husband John, Dartmouth; Lynda Davis and her husband Basil Jr., Lower Five Islands; grandchildren, Debbie Rogers, John Miller, Carol Anne Miller, all of Dartmouth; Shauna Allen and her husband Gordon, Greenfield; Terry Davis and his wife Marylou, Bible Hill; great-grandchildren, Christopher and Dana Rogers, Tyler and Jessica Allen, Julia and Brady Davis.
She was predeceased by an infant son, Terrance Maxwell. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday in Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro, Rev. Dr. Kate Crawford officiating. Burial in the Five Islands Cemetery.1
| Last Edited | 24 Apr 2014 |
Citations
- [S2] Gladys Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 28 September 2000.
- [S10] John Cardinal, assumption based on the combination of Gladys's obituary where she is described as the mother of Terrance, a deceased infant son, a headstone for Terrance Bezanson that describes him as the son of Ernest and Gladys, and Bezansons from Nova Scotia which says that Henry Ernest married a Gladys.
- [S17] Stephen Pace, "Old Cemetery, Moser River", January 15, 2000, "Bezanson, Terrance M., 1946 - 1946 (Son of Ernest and Gladys)."