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Veronica Irene REEVES — New Ross Reeves, Veronica Irene Age 84, of New Ross, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in the South Shore Regional Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Born in The Forties on April 23, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Ethel (Hiltz) Bezanson.

Despite being stricken with degenerative osteo-arthritis in her twenties, Veronica was able to continue to do many of the tasks she enjoyed such as gardening and baking. Her birthday cakes, molasses cookies and caramel popcorn were the best. She was very direct with her opinions and would say things that could redden the face of a sailor if she was really ticked off.

Veronica is survived by sons, Blaine (Sandi) of Bridgewater, and Dana (Susan) of New Ross; daughter, Stephanie (David) Sweeney of Halifax; sister, Mona Reeves; seven grandchildren, Julie (John) Boudreau, Jason (Stephanie Beaver), Nathan (Brittany), Nicole (Dave Graves), Nyles Reeves, Jesse and, Larissa (James Fraughton) Sweeney; three great-grandchildren, Akara Reeves, Sophie and Thomas Bourdeau; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Veronica was predeceased by her husband, Blaine; sisters, Grace Young, Elsie L'Heralt, Rhoda Kosowan, Audrey Abernathy; and brother, Orval Bezanson.

A visitation will take place on Monday June 17, 2024 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Serenity Funeral Home New Ross Funeral Chapel. A Graveside Celebration of Life will be held on June 18, 2024 at 2 p.m. in the New Ross Anglican Cemetery.¹

Jeannine Alice Bezanson
1943 - 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeannine "Jeannie" Alice Bezanson, age 80, of Fraxville. Jeannie passed away at home on February 19, 2024. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, Jeannie was born in The Forties to the late Gordon "Jack" and Thelma "Marcella" (Gates) Keddy of The Forties Settlement.

Jeannie grew up in the New Ross area. In addition to her love for family, painting, gardening, knitting, and fishing, she was a long- time member of The Forties Garden Club, and a Board member of The Forties Community Centre.

Jeannie and Morley Bezanson were married in 1962. They started their family in Chester Basin before moving to Fraxville in 1972. Jeannie was always working in support of her family, helping in Morley's auto body business, wrapping meat for Hencie Hiltz, making Christmas wreathes, maintaining flower gardens, growing vegetables, and canning for themselves and local farm markets.

As much as possible her life was balanced with time to play; snowmobiling, supporting local youth groups, teaching art classes at the school, fishing in the still water behind the house, playing cards, and taking as many road trips with Anna and Marsha as she could fit in. She also loved spending time at the camp and eating burnt marshmallows and hotdogs around the camp fire.

Jeannie is survived by her husband, Morley; daughter, Linda (Tim) of Fraxville; sons, Nelson (Dot) of Amherst, and Gordon (Lisa) of Seattle; grandchildren, Melanie (Jordan) Murphy of Yarmouth, Wesley (Christine) of Amherst, Gregory of Charlottetown; and Ryder of Seattle, great- grandchildren, Kaiden and Clara; brothers, Terry (Alva), Gerald (Judy), Michael (Janet); and sisters, Anna and Marsha (Charlie) all in the New Ross area.

In addition to her parents, Jeannie was predeceased by her stillborn sister, Jacqueline; and brother-in-law, Edison.

We would like to extend our gratitude to the New Ross Fire Department first responders and Shelly and Glendon Reeves.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 2:00 pm, in The Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross. All are welcome to attend and share memories of Jeannie. Donations in her memory may be made to The Forties Baptist Church, Victorian Order of Nurses, The New Ross Fire Department, Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, or Cancer Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home New Ross Funeral Chapel, 4935 Hwy #12, New Ross, B0J 2M0 (902-689-2961).²

Jeannine Alice "Jeannie" BEZANSON -- Fraxville

Age 80 of Fraxville, wife of Morley Bezanson, passed away at home February 19, 2024. Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. today, Saturday, February 24th in The Forties Community Centre.³

It is with profound sadness we announce Morley Edward Bezanson, 89 of Fraxville, NS passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born November 28, 1934, Morley was the son of the late William Austin (1891-1972) and May Olive (Barkhouse 1889-1985) Bezanson.

“Our loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother.”

Morley was married to Jeannine Alice Keddy for 61 years and together they raised three children. They shared a tremendous love for each other and worked happily side by side and were always together. Morley built two homes for his family including the one he lived in until his passing.

Growing up in a large family, he showed resourcefulness at an early age as he and his brother, Merlin made their own toy cars and trucks which made others quite envious. Morley’s philosophy in life was that if someone else can do it, so could he. He was a self-taught carpenter, electrician, auto-body repair person, forester and farmer. He enjoyed working and the sense of accomplishment. Morley served on the Board of Directors for the Forties Community Centre for the past sixteen years, volunteering for many different positions. Morley supported Jeannine in all her varied interests, and she likewise supported him in his. They never missed a Keddy or Bezanson family event and always arrived early. Morley loved playing cards with friends, family, neighbours and especially local card parties.

It deserves special mention that Morley and Jeannine loved the friends and relatives of the nearby community of East Dalhousie and many short drives ended visiting someone there.

Morley was also very skilled at making sauerkraut and was very happy to share with others. If you were lucky enough to receive some it would spoil you from eating any other. He was a kind, giving and forgiving man and we will carry him in our hearts forever.

Morley is survived by his daughter, Linda (Tim) Spinney of Fraxville; sons, Nelson (Dot) Bezanson of Amherst and Gordon (Lisa) Bezanson of Everett, WA; sister, Betty Anderson; grandson, Wesley (Christine) Bezanson of Amherst and Gregory Bezanson of Charlottetown; granddaughter, Melanie Murphy of Yarmouth; great grandsons, Kaiden and Ryder; and great granddaughter, Clara.

In addition to his parents, Morley was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jeannine (Keddy) and siblings, Maurice (Bertha), Leona (Benny) Bennett; Ida (Minard) Hiltz; Donald (Maxine); Merlin (Gwen), and Allister (Helen).
Morley will be greatly missed by all.

A Service will be held on November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm in the Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, NS B0J 2M0 with an interment to follow at The St. Augustine of Hippo Cemetery, 1587 Forties Rd, New Ross, NS B0J 2M0. Family Flowers only. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home New Ross Funeral Chapel, 4935 Hwy #12, New Ross, B0J 2M0 (902-689-2961).⁴

The death of Alexander Keddy, of New Ross, occurred at the home of his son, Robert at Aylesford, Wednesday evening, Feb. 8, at the age of ninety-one years. The deceased was a son of the late Michael Keddy, of New Ross, Alexander had lived in New Ross almost his entire lifetime and was greatly respected and beloved in that community. He had come to Aylesford to his sons home within the last year, and had been tenderly cared for there. He had been ill only two weeks, his death resulting from attack of the "flu". His wife, formerly Miss Mary Hiltz, predeceased him twenty years ago.

He is survived by two daughters and six sons; Mrs. Olivar Hiltz, Jesse, Nathan, Edward, and Robert of Aylesford; and Mrs. Hibbert Deal of Kentville. also by two sisters and two brothers; Mrs. Oscar Elliott of New Ross; Mrs. Ingersoll of Berwick, George of New Ross, and Nathan of Berwick. There are also forty-one grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. A short service was held at the home of his son, conducted by Ernest M. Caldwell, pastor of St. Mary's Parish, Auburn, following which, the remains were taken to New Ross for burial, where service was conducted by Rev. P.G. Corbin. The pallbearers were Charles Turner, Arthur Keddy, J. Edward Keddy and Austin Keddy. The interment was at the old Anglican Cemetery, New Ross.¹