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Leroy R. Hubley, 73, Middle Cornwall, Lunenburg County, died Saturday, Feb. 27 at home.

Born in Farmington, he was a son of the late George and Eva (Bezanson) Hubley.

He is survived by his wife, the former Frances Webber; four sons, including Cedric, Plymouth; a brother; six grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a brother, Robert. Funeral was held Tuesday, Mar. 1 in New Cornwall United Baptist Church, Rev. Dale Rose officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.²

HUBLEY, Lindsay H. - 72, Mahone Bay, died April 2, 1993, in Victoria General Hospital.

Born in Barss Corners, he was a son of the late George and Eva (Bezanson) Hubley. He had been employed in the construction industry and later owned and operated a scrap metal business in Mahone Bay.

He is survived by his wife, the former Ruby Foster; three daughters, Brenda (Mrs. Darren Langille), Block House; Valerie (Mrs. Bennett Dauphinee), Sackville; Joanne, at home; three sons, Harold, Barss Corners; Graham, Calgary; Robin, Mahone Bay; 10 grandchildren.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Leroy, Robert.

The body is in Mahone Bay Funeral Home, visiting 7-9 p.m. tonight. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in the United Baptist Church, Mahone Bay, Rev. Andrew Crowell officiating. Burial will be in Park Cemetery, Mahone Bay.³

COX, Phyllis Harriett – It is with sad hearts, we announce the passing of our dear nanny. She passed away peacefully on March 10, 2015.

Born September 14, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Edgar A. and Inez M. (Bezanson) Manuel.

Nanny enjoyed the many things life had to offer, but cherished her grandchildren and their ever growing families the most. She loved making crafts with her niece Diane and homemade bread for all to enjoy. She could often be found at her favorite fishing hole, The Mill Pond or picking blueberries for jams to go with her delicious homemade bread. Everyone called her nanny. She was from a large family that grew up in Halifax. She was close to her brother Earl and his daughters Donna and Cheryl. She was the last surviving member of her siblings.

She was predeceased by her husband Clifford C. Cox (1994).

She is survived by her son Barry R. Lohnes, Patricia Lohnes and their children; Carla (Steve), Carolynn (Herb), Robin (Shannon) and Matthew (Amanda); 10 great-granddaughters; LaRae, Chelsae, Kaylee, Ashley, Brittany, Brittani, Frencesca, Sophia, Lillyana and Seaenna; one great-great-grandson Jacob; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She left us with many wonderful childhood memories of times spent at her fun home on a small farm with animals and gardens in Dean Settlement.

Cremation has taken place, there will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held at a later date in Sharon Presbyterian Church in Dean Settlement. Internment will take place at a later date.²

MANUEL, Lloyd Kingsley - 88, William's Country Home, Hilden, Colchester Co., formerly Truro, died August 18, 1998, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro.

Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Edgar and Inez (Bezanson) Manuel. He was part owner and operator of R&M Contractors. He was an avid fisherman and gardener.

He is survived by sons, Kingsley and wife Rose, Windsor; Allen, Richmond Hill, Ont; daughter, Diane McRae and companion Tony Fleck, Onslow; brothers, Curtis, Ontario; Roy, Halifax; sisters, Dorothy (Mrs. George Weagle), Halifax; Mrs. Phyllis Cox, Western Shore; 6 grandchildren, Joelle, Marina, Nicole, Christopher, Craig, Jeffrey; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Shiane.

He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mildred Judge; brothers, George, Donald, Robert, Earl.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today, memorial service 2 p.m. Friday, both in Mattatall's Funeral Home, Truro, Rev. Michael McDonald officiating. Burial in Bible Hill Cemetery.¹

MANUEL, Curtis Malcolm - 85, Port Hope, Ont., died September 7, 2000, in Port Hope.

Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Edgar Avery and Inez Mae (Bezanson) Manuel.

Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Joan Winter, Barrie, Ont; Dorothy Mae Slopek, Perkinsfield; Barbara Dray, Baltimore; sons, Bill, Baltimore, Ont; Gary, Barrie, Ont; 12 grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Weagle, Halifax; Mrs. Phylis Cox, Western Shore; brother, Roy, Halifax.

He was predeceased by his wife, Betty Holder Manuel; brothers, George, Lloyd, Robert, Donald. Memorial service was held in Grace United Church, Barrie, Ont. Burial of ashes in Fairview Cemetery on November 14.²

MANUEL, Earl Avery - 80, Veteran's Unit of Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg, formerly of Martins River, Lunenburg Co., died January 15, 1997, in the veteran's unit.

Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Edgar Avery and Inez May (Bezanson) Manuel. He was a member of St. Martin's Anglican Church, Martins River. He served in the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Forces in England, France, Germany, Scotland, Italy and Holland for a two year period with the Princess Louise Fusiliers. He was employed by Irving Oil Co. Ltd., as a burner service mechanic for 24 years. He was a very thoughtful, caring and generous man with a great sense of humor, who was well known by many and will be sadly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Minnie S. (Richard) (Boutilier) Manuel; daughters, Donna (Mrs. Howie Oakley), Cheryl (Mrs. Brad Brake), Cole Harbour; Holly Boutilier and companion Boyd Harris, Krista (Mrs. Stewart Elliot), Fall River; Karen Boutilier and companion Vince Watts, Lawrencetown; Agnes (Mrs. Malcolm Young), Cole Harbour; sons, Archie Boutilier and wife Lynne, Westphal; Basil Boutilier, Cole Harbour; Blake Boutilier and wife Tina, Dartmouth; Melbourne Boutilier and wife Cheryl, Eastern Passage; sisters, Dorothy (Mrs. George Weagle), Halifax; Phyllis Cox, Western Shore; brothers, Curtis, Ontario; Roy and wife Beulah, Halifax; Lloyd, Truro; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by brothers, George, Donald, Robert.

Cremation has taken place. No visitation by request. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday in St. Martin's Anglican Church, Rev. Michael H. Mitchell officiating, Rev. Robert Coote assisting. Reception to follow in Martins River Fire Hall.¹

Reta Eileen Pick - 80, of Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville, formerly of Port Williams, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Sunday, January 6, 2013 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville.

Born in Port Williams, she was a daughter of the late Charles "Avery" and Hilda (Bezanson) Bezanson. She had been employed with Canada Packers, A.C.A., and CFB Cornwallis. She later worked at housekeeping and tended shop at Country Barn Antiques, Port Williams. In her younger years, she played hockey for "The Ports". Reta had a love for people and was a fun-loving, good Christian woman, with a strong faith and a kind heart. Reta had been a member of the Kentville United Baptist Church, where she was involved with the Ethel Fenerty Missionary Society and sang in the choir. She enjoyed knitting and was well-known for her afghans. She was also a member of the New Horizons Seniors Club, served as secretary for the Kings Progressive Conservative Party and also canvassed for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

She is survived by two daughters, Ann-Marie (Kevin) Young, Kentville; Delores (David) Pick, Truro; a son, Gregory (Beverley), New Minas; two sisters, Vivian (Gil) Schofield, Florida; Betty (Gerald, deceased) Weir, New Minas; three brothers, Ken Bezanson, Port Williams; Carl (Juanita) Bezanson, Port Williams; Charles (Marilyn) Bezanson, Lockhartville; five grandchildren, a step-grandchild, three great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2013 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2013 in the Port Williams United Baptist Church, Reverend David Ogilvie officiating. Burial will take place at a later date.

Age 83, formerly of New Minas, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020. Born in Port Williams, she was a daughter of the late Avery Bezanson and Hilda Bezanson-Ivers.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Chardell (Scott) Brydon of Black Rock; brothers, Carl (Juanita) of Port Williams; Charles (Marilyn) Bezanson of Lockhartville; and Kenneth Bezanson of Port Williams; sister, Vivian (Gilbert) Schofield of Florida; and grandchildren, Kyle Evan (Delaney) Brydon and Mataya Brydon. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Rita Pick.

Betty will be missed dearly by friends and family. She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on December 1, 1974. She will always be remembered for her strong belief in the Bible's promise of a resurrection to perfect everlasting life on earth and she diligently shared that message with anyone who would listen. Her family and friends will remember all the cute and lovable stories they have with her and they look forward to the time they can all sing "You Are My Sunshine" together and make new memories with her again.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held via Zoom at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 10, 2021. If you wish to attend, please contact Chardell Brydon. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.²