Nelson Isaiah Bezanson1
M, #22401, b. 2 April 1935, d. 12 September 2015
| Father* | Lawrence Melbourne Bezanson1 b. 22 May 1899, d. Feb 1952 |
| Mother* | Nina B. Barkhouse1 b. 9 Oct 1901, d. 1979 |
Family | Uda Marion Dunlop |
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| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Nelson Bezanson
Obituary, 14 September 2015:
BEZANSON, Nelson I., died peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, September 12, 2015.
Dearly loved and deeply missed husband of Uda for 59 wonderful years; father of Cheri (Jim), Mark (Florence), Bryon (Janice), and Kevin (Rachael), grandfather to Mandi (Eddie), Missy (Kyle), Ricki (Ben), Jessi (Adam), Brandon, Taylor, Josiah, Simon, and Naomi; great-grandfather to Avery, Aislinn, Ben, Trustin, Sophie, Leila, Samuel, Addelynn, Joshua, Levi, and Chloe.
From a farm in Albion, Maine, his deep faith led him with Uda into service as missionaries with TEAM in Chad, Africa for 15 years, and then to roles in the International and Canadian headquarters. He worked and lived with integrity, commitment, and a twinkle in his eye.
Friends will be received at the Dennis Toll Funeral Home, 55 Charing Cross Street, Brantford on Thursday from 6 – 8 pm. Visitation will resume at Central Baptist Church, 300 Fairview Dr., Brantford, on Friday, September 18, 2015 from 10 – 11 am, with the funeral service to follow at 11 am. A private interment will follow the reception at Paris Cemetery.5
Dearly loved and deeply missed husband of Uda for 59 wonderful years; father of Cheri (Jim), Mark (Florence), Bryon (Janice), and Kevin (Rachael), grandfather to Mandi (Eddie), Missy (Kyle), Ricki (Ben), Jessi (Adam), Brandon, Taylor, Josiah, Simon, and Naomi; great-grandfather to Avery, Aislinn, Ben, Trustin, Sophie, Leila, Samuel, Addelynn, Joshua, Levi, and Chloe.
From a farm in Albion, Maine, his deep faith led him with Uda into service as missionaries with TEAM in Chad, Africa for 15 years, and then to roles in the International and Canadian headquarters. He worked and lived with integrity, commitment, and a twinkle in his eye.
Friends will be received at the Dennis Toll Funeral Home, 55 Charing Cross Street, Brantford on Thursday from 6 – 8 pm. Visitation will resume at Central Baptist Church, 300 Fairview Dr., Brantford, on Friday, September 18, 2015 from 10 – 11 am, with the funeral service to follow at 11 am. A private interment will follow the reception at Paris Cemetery.5
From an online profile of Nelson:
Nelson Bezanson is associated with The Evangelical Alliance Mission (TEAM) of Canada, Inc., an evangelical mission agency which helps churches send missionaries to plant reproducing churches in other nations.
Nelson and his wife, Uda, served in Chad from 1957 to 1972, first under the Sudan United Mission, North American Branch, which merged with TEAM in 1969. They worked primarily with Jeunesse Evangelique Africaine, a youth movement which continues to reach out to thousands of Chadian young people. Nelson also administered TEAM's hospital in Bebalem for three years. In 1972 Nelson joined TEAM's home office staff in Wheaton, Illinois. His first assignment was to provide assistance in the general director's office and the candidate department. He later coordinated TEAM's summer program and created TEAM's special short-term program. On September 1, 1982, Nelson was appointed candidate secretary for TEAM Canada and was based in Toronto. Since moving to Calgary in 1990, Nelson has launched a tentmaker program for TEAM International and a Special TEAM's program for TEAM Canada. As Candidate Director, Nelson Coordinates TEAM's recruitment program across Canada and travels extensively, visiting schools and churches and counseling with individuals.
Nelson says that from an early age the Lord impressed upon his heart that He wanted him in missions. He dedicated his life to the Lord when he was 17. He committed his life to missionary service in Chad in his third year at New Brunswick Bible Institute in Victoria, New Brunswick. A verse that the Lord has given Nelson and Uda is Revelation 3:7, "What I open no one can shut, and what I shut no one can open." This verse attests to the way God has opened door after door, giving Nelson and Uda assurance that God wanted them to serve Him, first in Chad and then in the home office.
Nelson and Uda have four children: one daughter, Cheryl, and three sons, Mark, Bryon, and Kevin.3
Nelson and his wife, Uda, served in Chad from 1957 to 1972, first under the Sudan United Mission, North American Branch, which merged with TEAM in 1969. They worked primarily with Jeunesse Evangelique Africaine, a youth movement which continues to reach out to thousands of Chadian young people. Nelson also administered TEAM's hospital in Bebalem for three years. In 1972 Nelson joined TEAM's home office staff in Wheaton, Illinois. His first assignment was to provide assistance in the general director's office and the candidate department. He later coordinated TEAM's summer program and created TEAM's special short-term program. On September 1, 1982, Nelson was appointed candidate secretary for TEAM Canada and was based in Toronto. Since moving to Calgary in 1990, Nelson has launched a tentmaker program for TEAM International and a Special TEAM's program for TEAM Canada. As Candidate Director, Nelson Coordinates TEAM's recruitment program across Canada and travels extensively, visiting schools and churches and counseling with individuals.
Nelson says that from an early age the Lord impressed upon his heart that He wanted him in missions. He dedicated his life to the Lord when he was 17. He committed his life to missionary service in Chad in his third year at New Brunswick Bible Institute in Victoria, New Brunswick. A verse that the Lord has given Nelson and Uda is Revelation 3:7, "What I open no one can shut, and what I shut no one can open." This verse attests to the way God has opened door after door, giving Nelson and Uda assurance that God wanted them to serve Him, first in Chad and then in the home office.
Nelson and Uda have four children: one daughter, Cheryl, and three sons, Mark, Bryon, and Kevin.3
| Last Edited | 29 May 2024 |
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 164, 233.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 164.
- [S499] Unknown compiler, "Nelson Bezanson Profile", September 9, 2001.
- [S860] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, "Vital Statistics from Government Records", Marriage Certificate; Microfilm F23405, Carleton County, Code B4/1956, Number 1995, Nelson Isiah Bezanson and Uda Marion Dunlop, 19 May 1956.
- [S680] Nelson I. Bezanson Death Notice, Dennis Toll Funeral Home (Brantford, Ontario), accessed September 2015.
- [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Nelson Isaiah Bezanson; Birth: 1935; Death: 2015; Paris Cemetery, Paris, Ontario, Canada; Memorial Number: 190697907.
- [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Albion, Kennebec, Maine; ED: 6-1; Sheet: 7B; Image: 14; Lines: 77-80; Sheet: 8A; Image: 15; Lines: 1-5.
- [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Albion, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: 3819; ED: 6-1; Sheet: 21.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 233.
Mark Stephen Bezanson1
M, #22405, b. 12 December 1960, d. 14 May 2024
| Father* | Nelson Isaiah Bezanson1 b. 2 Apr 1935, d. 12 Sep 2015 |
| Mother* | Uda Marion Dunlop1 |
| Relationship | 5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Mark Stephen Bezanson was born on 12 December 1960 at Houlton, Maine.2,1 He died on 14 May 2024 at Calgary, Alberta, at age 63.2
Obituary from McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes (300 Towerlane Drive, Airdrie, Alberta):
Obituary from McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes (300 Towerlane Drive, Airdrie, Alberta):
Mark Stephen Bezanson, beloved husband of Florence Bezanson (nee Cameron) of Airdrie, AB, passed into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the age of 63 years, following a battle with cancer.
Mark is survived by his wife Florence, his mother Uda and his siblings Cheri Day (Jim), Bryon (Janice) and Kevin (Rachael); along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Mark was predeceased by his father, Nelson, and his great-nephew Trustin.
Mark was well educated, having graduated from Moody Bible Institute, Biola University and Wheaton College with a Master of Arts in Educational Ministries. He was also working towards his PhD in Theological Studies. He was ordained as a Baptist pastor and ministered in several churches. In recent years, he volunteered at the Airdrie Christian Academy reading with children grades one to three, something he thoroughly enjoyed. His favourite hobby was reading, as well as chatting with friends over a Diet Coke!
Thank you to the doctors, nurses and other specialists who have spent their time caring for Mark. We are so thankful for their support and care. We are also so grateful for our family and friends who have walked with us, cared for us, and encouraged us, especially over the last fourteen months. We take comfort in knowing where Mark is and that we will see him again one day. No more suffering or pain.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at DayBreak Community Church (2104 Yankee Valley Blvd, Airdrie, AB T4B 0B3) on Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Funeral Services will be held at DayBreak Community Church (2104 Yankee Valley Blvd, Airdrie, AB T4B 0B3) on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Reception to follow at the Church. A Graveside Service will take place at a later date in Paris, ON, at Mark’s request.3
Mark is survived by his wife Florence, his mother Uda and his siblings Cheri Day (Jim), Bryon (Janice) and Kevin (Rachael); along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Mark was predeceased by his father, Nelson, and his great-nephew Trustin.
Mark was well educated, having graduated from Moody Bible Institute, Biola University and Wheaton College with a Master of Arts in Educational Ministries. He was also working towards his PhD in Theological Studies. He was ordained as a Baptist pastor and ministered in several churches. In recent years, he volunteered at the Airdrie Christian Academy reading with children grades one to three, something he thoroughly enjoyed. His favourite hobby was reading, as well as chatting with friends over a Diet Coke!
Thank you to the doctors, nurses and other specialists who have spent their time caring for Mark. We are so thankful for their support and care. We are also so grateful for our family and friends who have walked with us, cared for us, and encouraged us, especially over the last fourteen months. We take comfort in knowing where Mark is and that we will see him again one day. No more suffering or pain.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at DayBreak Community Church (2104 Yankee Valley Blvd, Airdrie, AB T4B 0B3) on Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Funeral Services will be held at DayBreak Community Church (2104 Yankee Valley Blvd, Airdrie, AB T4B 0B3) on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Reception to follow at the Church. A Graveside Service will take place at a later date in Paris, ON, at Mark’s request.3
| Last Edited | 21 May 2024 |
Lima Venus Gray1
F, #22413, b. 14 August 1918
| Father* | Merton Francis Gray2 b. c 1888 |
| Mother* | Alberta Bezanson2 b. 15 Mar 1899, d. 1972 |
Family | William Goodhue d. 2 Feb 2000 |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Lima Venus Gray was also known as Lyna Venus Gray.2 She was born on 14 August 1918 at Waltham, Massachusetts.1,2 She married William Goodhue on 28 March 1941 at Boston, Massachusetts. She was 22.2,3
| Last Edited | 23 Apr 2023 |
Citations
- [S954] FamilySearch, Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920, Lima Venus Gray; Birth Date: 14 August 1918; Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Father: Merton F Gray; Mother: Alberta Bezanson.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 166.
- [S584] Chuck Assadourian, "Bezanson Information," e-mail to John Cardinal, July 15, 2002.
- [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Wellesley, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_724; ED: 275; Page: 16A.
Burton Angevine Gray1
M, #22415, b. 1920, d. 1983
| Father* | Merton Francis Gray1 b. c 1888 |
| Mother* | Alberta Bezanson1 b. 15 Mar 1899, d. 1972 |
| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Burton Angevine Gray was born in 1920.1 He served in the military in World War II as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was in the "death march" at Quadelcanal.1 He died in 1983.1
| Last Edited | 13 Jul 2002 |
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 166.
Bernice Elizabeth Gray1
F, #22416, b. 21 February 1922
| Father* | Merton Francis Gray1 b. c 1888 |
| Mother* | Alberta Bezanson1 b. 15 Mar 1899, d. 1972 |
Family | Nathan Costa |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Bernice Elizabeth Gray was born on 21 February 1922 at Wayland, Massachusetts.2,1 She appeared on the census of 1930 at 67 67 Edmund Road, Arlington, Massachusetts, in the household of Herman Wallace Rowe and Alberta Bezanson with Leita Althea Rowe.3 Bernice Elizabeth Gray married Nathan Costa.1
From Charles Assadourian, "Harriet (Harriet Alice Simmons) basically raised my great aunt Bernice (Bernice Elizabeth Gray)".
From Charles Assadourian, "Harriet (Harriet Alice Simmons) basically raised my great aunt Bernice (Bernice Elizabeth Gray)".
| Last Edited | 23 Apr 2023 |
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 166.
- [S954] FamilySearch, Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920, Bernice E Gray; Birth Date: 21 February 1922; Wayland, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Father: Milton F Gray; Mother: Alice A Bezanson.
- [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340648; ED: 0160; Page: 10B.