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It is with heavy hearts that we the family of Weldon Elmer Bezanson announce his sudden passing, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

Born Sept. 22, 1924, in Guysborough county, he was the son of the late James and Laura (Fleet) Bezanson.

Weldon was a retired coal miner having worked 28 years in the #12 colliery from where he retired. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved to be surrounded by his family. He enjoyed going for drives and listening to his fiddle and country music. He lived in Kaneville most of his life.

He is survived by his loving spouse Rita (Mary) MacNamara; three daughters, Mary White, New Waterford, Kathleen (Raymond) Thomas, Sydney, Doreen MacEwan, Lingan; son, Peter, Glace Bay. Also left to mourn are Marjorie Deruelle; four special step- grandchildren, Michelle, Melissa, Michael and Mitchael; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

Weldon was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by four brothers, two sisters, his first wife, Stephanie (Podgurski) Bezanson and son, Eric.

Visitation will be held today (Friday) 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the All Saints Anglican Church, New Waterford with the Rev. Stacey Renouf officiating. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the emergency ward of the New Waterford Hospital and the 4A floor of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.⁴

BEZANSON, Dorothy M. - 83, Highland Crest Home, Antigonish, formerly of Brierly Brook, passed away on April 9, 2005, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital.

Born in Mabou Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Angus and Mary (MacEachen) White. Dorothy was employed at St. F.X. University for a number of years. She was an avid card player and enjoyed bingo and music.

She is survived by daughters, Susan (Ian) Holmes, Enfield; Martha Bezanson, North Grant; son, Douglas, Digby; grandchildren, Gussie, Andy and Suzanne Bezanson, Dougie and Ashley Roberts; great-grandchild, Connor Bezanson; brother, John Robert White, Mabou; sister, Mary Ann MacNeil, Hamilton, Ont.

She was predeceased by her husband, Newton; sons, Angus, Roderick; one son in infancy, and brother, Johnny White.

Visitation in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish, today from 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held in St. Ninian's Cathedral on Wednesday at 10 a.m., Rev. Ray Huntley presiding. Burial in Ecum Secum New Chester Cemetery.²

CARROLL (Fancy), Nina Mae - 92, Maplestone Enhanced Care, Halifax, formerly of Sheet Harbour, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2007, in the comfort and company of the caring staff of Maplestone who made her time there so special.

Born on November 26, 1914, in Marie Joseph, Guysborough Co., a daughter of the late Ambrose and Florence (Bezanson) Fancy. Left with fond and loving memories are daughter, Madalyn Masterman, Halifax; sons, Terry, Shubenacadie; Carman (Shelley), St. John's; Wendell (Barb), Newport Corner; grandchildren, Joe and Greg Masterman (Bev), Randy Carroll, Becca Carroll, Sue Cadman (Rick), Natalie Hunter, Ashley and Dale Carroll; great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Jocelyn, Liam, Jennifer, Dustin, Wyatt, and Olivia; also survived by her brother, Farley Fancy, Waterdown, Ont; many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Vincent Carroll; son-in-law, Harold Masterman; brother, Joe Fancy; sisters, Lee MacCallum (Ryan), Alice Carnell, Dora Fancy, and Daisy Publicover. A long-time resident of Sheet Harbour, Nina was active in St. Peter's Parish and the CWL for many years. Her work as a seamstress was well-known and much appreciated by the many graduates and brides whose dresses she made.

Visitation in D.S. Crowell and Son Funeral Home, Sheet Harbour, today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with prayers at 7:30 p.m. Funeral from St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Sheet Harbour at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, Father Gregory officiating.¹

PUBLICOVER (Fancy), Daisy Bell - 88, Ocean View Manor, formerly of Gaetz Brook, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2005, in the manor. Born in Marie Joseph, December 17, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Ambrose and Florence (Bezanson) Fancy.

Daisy is survived by daughters, Anita (Merle) Riggs, Dartmouth; Audrey (Eugene) Bezanson, Eastern Passage; Sheila (Robert) Mason, Porter's Lake; sons, Seymour (Linda), Pictou; Frederick, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont; Larry (Charlotte), Conrod's Settlement; sister, Nina Carroll, Halifax; brother, Farley, Waterdown, Ont; 21 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Daisy was predeceased by her husband, Parker; sisters, Leone, Alice, Dora, and brother, Joseph.

Visitation will be today from 2-4 p.m. in Ecum Secum Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 8, at 2 p.m. in St. John's Anglican Church, Necum Teuch, with burial in the spring, Rev. Marilyn Lamb officiating.³

CARNELL, Alyce Marie - 84, J.J. Carroll House, Antigonish, died March 19, 1995, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish.

Born in Marie Joseph, Guysborough Co., she was a daughter of the late Ambrose and Florence (Bezanson) Fancy. She worked a number of years at St. Francis Xavier University. She was a member of St. Ninian's CWL.

Surviving are daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Leonard Yagalishek), Red Deer, Alta; Anne Marie (Mrs. Edward MacNeil), Regina; Bernadette (Mrs. Gorden MacDonald), Williams Point; Theresa (Mrs. Raymond MacGillivray), Lanark; sons, John Joseph Jr., St. John's, Nfld; Bernard, Ontario; Michael, Glen Road, Antigonish Co; 24 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Nina Carroll, Halifax; Daisy Publicover, Chezzetcook; brother, Farley, Waterdown, Ont.

She was predeceased by her husband, John Joseph; sisters, Leona, Dora; brother, Joseph.

Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in MacIsaac Funeral Home, Antigonish. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish, Rev. Bill Crispo officiating. Burial at a later date in parish cemetery.¹

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