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BELL: Helen Josephine (nee Bezanson). The family of Helen Josephine Bell sadly announce her passing on July 29, 2007 at her residence in Lions Manor.

Born on the farm near Killarney, Manitoba, Helen began her education in Hullett school, then moved with her family to Swan River, Manitoba and completed her schooling at Shaw District school and Swan River Valley Collegiate. Upon completion of high school, Helen moved to Brandon and continued with education in nurse's training at the Brandon Hospital for Mental Diseases. Following graduation, she continued to live and work in Brandon most of her adult life.

Helen was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Edith Bezanson (1953 & 1991); sisters: Violet Leslie (1996), Eva Baines (1967) and Eileen Leggatt (2007); brothers: Oliver (Bud) Bezanson (1983), Wellington (Bill) Bezanson (2006); and her beloved husband Kenneth Scott Bell (1992).

Helen is survived by her three sons: Kimberley (Carmen) of East St. Paul, MB, Garry (Joyce) of Brandon, MB, Robert (Carol) of Winnipeg, MB; her step-son Dennis of Vancouver, B.C; eight step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandsons, many nieces, nephews and other extended family members. She was also predeceased by her good friend and companion of many years, Earl McPhail. His family of sons Ray and Barry and daughter Erliss, their partners and children, survive with memories.

During Helen's growing years and schooling, she was very active and interested in stage, singing, dance, art and the sports of track and field and softball. She loved farm animals, especially horses and could often be found spending time with them in the pastures. Helen always wished to be a nurse, so when she started her training away from the farm, many of her former activities had to be traded off for studies and work. Since retiring from nursing, Helen kept busy participating in various activities including knitting and crocheting, playing cribbage, bowling and volunteering her time to the causes she held dearest. She was a life member of both the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #3 and the Sokol Club. In addition, she served as an Honorary Life Member of the Heritage Club and MGEA and in earlier years was Treasurer of the Army, Navy League Unit #10 Ladies Auxiliary. Beyond all else, Helen was known as a real people person who cherished her time spent with her family and friends. She was known for her keen sense of humor and her love of a good laugh, as anyone who knew her could attest. The family wishes to acknowledge and provide a heartfelt thanks to all Helen's friends who made the last years of her life as full and enjoyable as they were.

In keeping with Helen's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no memorial service. Interment will be held in the Veteran's Section of the Brandon Cemetery, beside her late husband, Ken.³

BEZANSON, Dorothy Bernice - 79, Grand View Manor, formerly of Berwick, died September 22, 1996, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville.

Born in Somerset, Kings Co., she was the daughter of the late F. Gordon and Cora Lillian (Palmer) Sanford. She managered the T. Eaton Order Office in Berwick for 33 years and was an adherent of the Berwick Baptist Church.

Surviving are daughter, Maureen (Mrs. Stephen Sanford), Berwick; brother, Robert, Grand View Manor; three grandsons.

She was predeceased by her husband, Ervin; daughter, Lillian Boyce; brother, Frederick.

Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 4 p.m. Tuesday, both in H.C. Linsday Memorial Chapel, Berwick, Pastor Shawn Kehoe officiating. Burial in Berwick Cemetery.²

BEZANSON, Theodore Hardy (Ted) - 51, Berwick, died November 26, 1995, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville.

Born in Berwick, he was a son of the late Hardy T. and Lois M. (Palmer) Bezanson. He had worked for Imperial Oil Limited, Moncton, as a sales representative from 1966-1976. He owned and operated his own plumbing and heating business from 1976-1988, and was later employed as a heating technician for the Kings County School Board. He was a member of Berwick Baptist Church; Valley Lodge 90 AF & AM; life member of Nova Scotia Liberal Association, and past member of Berwick Lions Club.

Surviving are his wife, the former Sandra Redden; son, Jeffrey, Berwick; daughter, Karla (Mrs. David Smith), Berwick; sisters, Sherry Palmer, Berwick; Myrna (Mrs. Robert Nolan), Swansea, Mass; grandson, Joel Thomas Smith.

Visitation 6:30-9:30 p.m. tonight, funeral 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, both in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick, Rev. Bernard Armstrong and Rev. Gordon Walker officiating. Private family burial in Berwick Cemetery. Reception to follow at the family home, 173 Maple Ave., Berwick.²

Sandra passed away unexpectedly February 10th, 2016, after heart surgery in QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax. Born in Berwick in 1948, she was a daughter of the late Bob and Minnie Redden.

She is survived by her son, Jeff Bezanson; daughter, Karla Smith; and grandchildren, Joel and Jennifer Smith and Shayla Brydon. She is also survived by siblings, Judy (Al) Hale, Sheila (Mike) Munday and Bruce (Sybil) Redden along with many close extended family members.

Sandra was lucky enough to find love twice in her life - first with the late Ted Bezanson and then with the late Daniel J. McGrath, QC. She had many happy years with both. Sandra was a kind and generous person who helped others in many ways. She greatly enjoyed spending time with friends and family, scrapbooking, reading,travelling and camping in her trailer with Jeff and Shayla. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will be held in Berwick Funeral Chapel on Thursday, February 18th from 2-4 p.m.⁴