Ralph Prescott Bezanson1

M, #22487, b. 10 October 1899, d. 16 April 1947
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 449.2
Father*Reverend Walter Scott Bezanson1 b. 13 Sep 1875, d. 21 Feb 1966
Mother*Florence Turner Putnam1 b. 1875, d. 16 Dec 1909

Family

Grace Louise Cross b. 15 Nov 1899, d. 15 Oct 1967
Children
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
Ralph Prescott Bezanson circa 1915
Image credit: Bezanson-Gilliatt-Holman Family photos submitted by Louise Holzman
     Ralph Prescott Bezanson was born on 10 October 1899.1 He was photographed with Reverend Walter Scott Bezanson and Daisy Frances Cole circa 1915. Ralph Prescott Bezanson married Grace Louise Cross.1 Ralph Prescott Bezanson died on 16 April 1947 at Bristol, Connecticut, at age 47.3,1 He was buried in West Cemetery, Bristol, Connecticut.4

Census Summary

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Census, Residence

Census1900Ralph Prescott Bezanson appeared on the census of 1900 at 404 Montello Street, Brockton, Massachusetts, in the household of Reverend Walter Scott Bezanson and Florence Turner Putnam.5,6
Census1910Ralph Prescott Bezanson appeared on the census of 1910 at 21 West Concord Street, Dover, New Hampshire, in the household of Reverend Walter Scott Bezanson with Raymond Moody Bezanson, Harlan Birtwell Bezanson and Nellie Arthur Bezanson.7
Census1920Ralph Prescott Bezanson appeared on the census of 1920 at 10 Summit Street, Bristol, Connecticut, in the household of Reverend Walter Scott Bezanson and Daisy Frances Cole with Harlan Birtwell Bezanson, Mildred Louise Bezanson and Reverend Ronald Scott Bezanson.8
Census1930Ralph Prescott Bezanson and Grace Louise Cross appeared on the census of 1930 at Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, with Dorothy Florence Bezanson, Richard Scott Bezanson and Beverly June Bezanson.9
Census1940Ralph Prescott Bezanson and Grace Louise Cross appeared on the census of 1940 at 41 Graham Street, Bristol, Connecticut, with Dorothy Florence Bezanson, Richard Scott Bezanson and Beverly June Bezanson and with Grace's mother Sena (63) and sister Velma (31.)10
Last Edited17 Aug 2023

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 170, 235.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 170.
  3. [S1088] Connecticut Department of Health, "Birth, Marriage, Civil Union, and Death Index", Ralph Bezanson; Death; 16 April 1947; Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  4. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Ralph Prescott Bezanson; Birth: 1899; Death: 1947; West Cemetery, Bristol, Connecticut, USA; Memorial Number: 76945064.
  5. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Brockton Ward 6, Plymouth, Massachusetts; ED: 1115; Page: 17; the names in the household are not correct, but the address matches a 1900 City Directory, and the ages, occupation, and family members are exactly as expected.
  6. [S667] Ancestry.com, "U.S. City Directories", Walter S Eld Bezanson; Brockton, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1900.
  7. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Dover Ward 3, Strafford, New Hampshire; FHL Film: 1374879; Roll: T624_866; ED: 0282; Page: 4B; Lines: 59-63.
  8. [S4] 1920 U.S. Federal Census; Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: T625_180; Image: 966; ED: 19; Page: 8A; Lines: 9-14.
  9. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Connecticut, Bristol County, Hartford; Roll: T626_261; Image: 0599; ED: 95; Page: 4B.
  10. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: m-t0627-00501; ED: 2-15; Page: 10A.
  11. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 235.

Grace Louise Cross1

F, #22488, b. 15 November 1899, d. 15 October 1967

Family

Ralph Prescott Bezanson b. 10 Oct 1899, d. 16 Apr 1947
Children
     Grace Louise Cross was born on 15 November 1899.1,2 She married Ralph Prescott Bezanson.1 Grace Louise Cross was buried in West Cemetery, Bristol, Connecticut.3 She died on 15 October 1967 at age 67.1,2

Census Summary

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Census, Residence

Census1930Ralph Prescott Bezanson and Grace Louise Cross appeared on the census of 1930 at Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, with Dorothy Florence Bezanson, Richard Scott Bezanson and Beverly June Bezanson.4
Census1940Ralph Prescott Bezanson and Grace Louise Cross appeared on the census of 1940 at 41 Graham Street, Bristol, Connecticut, with Dorothy Florence Bezanson, Richard Scott Bezanson and Beverly June Bezanson and with Grace's mother Sena (63) and sister Velma (31.)5
Census1950Grace Louise Cross appeared on the census of 1950 at 282 Brook St, Bristol, Connecticut, with Richard Scott Bezanson and Beverly June Bezanson.6
Last Edited4 May 2023

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 170, 235.
  2. [S3] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index, GRACE BEZANSON, Born=15 Nov 1899, Died=Oct 1967, Residence=06086, Issued=CT (Before 1951).
  3. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Grace Louise (Cross) Bezanson; Birth: 1899; Death: 1967; West Cemetery, Bristol, Connecticut, USA; Memorial Number: 76945083.
  4. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Connecticut, Bristol County, Hartford; Roll: T626_261; Image: 0599; ED: 95; Page: 4B.
  5. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: m-t0627-00501; ED: 2-15; Page: 10A.
  6. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: 5174; ED: 2-27; Sheet: 3.
  7. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 235.

Dorothy Florence Bezanson1

F, #22489, b. 8 April 1922, d. 31 August 2002
Father*Ralph Prescott Bezanson1 b. 10 Oct 1899, d. 16 Apr 1947
Mother*Grace Louise Cross1 b. 15 Nov 1899, d. 15 Oct 1967

Family 1

Thomas J. Popham b. 1924, d. 8 Feb 2013

Family 2

William A. Burleigh b. 24 Nov 1927, d. Sep 1981
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Dorothy Florence Bezanson was born on 8 April 1922.1 She married Thomas J. Popham on 15 July 1943. She was 21.1,2 Dorothy Florence Bezanson married William A. Burleigh.1 Dorothy Florence Bezanson died on 31 August 2002 at age 80.3

     Obituary from The Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine), 15 September 2002:
CORINTH - Dorothy Florence (Bezanson) Burleigh went home to her Lord and Savior, Aug. 31, 2002. She was born April 8, 1922, in Hartford, Conn., the daughter of Grace (Cross) and Ralph Bezanson.

She graduated in 1940 from Bristol High School, Bristol, Conn., and was a graduate of Julius Hart Conservatory of Music in Hartford, Conn. She received a full scholarship to New York's Juilliard School of Music and became an accomplished operatic soprano. Mother married my father, Thomas Popham and moved to Charleston. She was very active with her musical gift and participated in many theatrical productions during the early 1950s, as well as organizing and screening contestants for Bangor Talent Shows. You would also find her singing for special occasions to the accompaniment of Norman Lambert. She was a soloist and former member of The Silver Leaf Chapter of O.E.S; a member of the Corinth United Methodist Church and for many years directed the church adult and youth choirs.

A business woman at best, she joined C. Everett Page, a local Bangor businessman, who started a teacher's employment agency. Mother lobbied in Augusta to allow employment agencies in Maine to represent all aspects of employment, and charge fees for their services, thus resulting in Page Employment Agency. Sunset Industries, a fabric weaving company, employing only the elderly for the purpose of therapy, was established under my Mother's management. Jointly with Mr. Page, they started the Bangor Letter Shop, a mail advertising and off-set printing business. She purchased the Bangor Letter Shop from Mr. Page and became the first independent business woman in the Bangor area representing this type of profession.

She sold the Bangor Letter Shop in 1964 and Mom and I moved to California. She accepted a position as administrative assistant for Geo-Data, a Nevada geological mining company based in California and she worked as a copy editor and a computer instructor for Per-Tech, a division of Volkswagen. After the untimely death of her second husband, William Burleigh, she returned to Maine and did volunteer librarian work at the local middle school. For many years she was the volunteer secretary at the Corinth United Methodist Church and also enjoyed cooking at the church for the "Meals for Friends" program. My Mother fell victim to cardiovascular disease 27 years ago. Her love of life and people was so strong she never complained and always lived by positive thinking with a laugh and smile.

Mother is survived by her best friend and only child, myself, Wendy Popham Valenzuela of Corinth. Grandma Dode will be missed by her three grandsons and their friends, Michael Valenzuela of California, Seth Strout and Tristan Strout of Corinth; a sister, Beverly Ingraham of Connecticut; an aunt, Beatrice Fletcher of Connecticut; a cousin, Susan Floridio of Connecticut; a cousin, Clayton Potts and his wife, Ida of New York; brother-in-law, Glenn Burleigh of Stetson; brother-in-law, Clarence Burleigh and his wife, Marie of Brewer; plus several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, William Burleigh; and her brother, Richard Bezanson. She will be remembered with love by her many close friends and I wish to thank all of you for your friendship and support during our very difficult time of sickness and loss.

I would like to express my appreciation to all of the caregivers at EMMC and I sincerely thank the following EMMC incare physicians for their dedication, personal contributions and their love for my mother as their patient and friend; Dr. Nora Kirschner, Dr. Tu Nguyen, and Dr. Mailan Ferencei. I have great respect and admiration for these members of our medical community. i

In memory of my Mother, a music scholarship will be given to a graduating student from Central High School, who will be furthering his or her education in a music career.

My Mother leaves me with many gifts and I shall pass these gifts of love and laughter on to my children and friends. She lived her life by 1 Corinthians 13. "And now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is Love." Thank you for being my Mom. Lovingly your daughter, Wendy.3

Census Summary

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Census1930Dorothy Florence Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, in the household of Ralph Prescott Bezanson and Grace Louise Cross with Richard Scott Bezanson and Beverly June Bezanson.4
Census1940Dorothy Florence Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 41 Graham Street, Bristol, Connecticut, in the household of Ralph Prescott Bezanson and Grace Louise Cross with Richard Scott Bezanson and Beverly June Bezanson.5
LivedDorothy Florence Bezanson lived in Bristol, Connecticut, at the time of her marriage.6
Census1950Thomas J. Popham and Dorothy Florence Bezanson appeared on the census of 1950 at Main Road, Charleston, Maine.7
Last Edited30 Apr 2023

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 235.
  2. [S542] Unknown compiler, "Maine Marriages Index, 1892-1965", Wife=BEZANSON DOROTHY F, Wife Residence=BRISTOL CT, Husband=POPHAM THOMAS J, Husband Residence=CHARLESTON ME, Marriage Date=15 Jul 1943.
  3. [S2] Dorothy Florence (Bezanson) Burleigh Death Notice, The Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine), 15 September 2002, p. 31.
  4. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Connecticut, Bristol County, Hartford; Roll: T626_261; Image: 0599; ED: 95; Page: 4B.
  5. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: m-t0627-00501; ED: 2-15; Page: 10A.
  6. [S542] Unknown compiler, "Maine Marriages Index, 1892-1965", Wife=BEZANSON DOROTHY F, Wife Residence=BRISTOL CT, Husband=POPHAM THOMAS J, Husband Residence=CHARLESTON ME, Marriage Date=15 Jul 1943, Certificate Number=.
  7. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Charleston, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: 2377; ED: 10-58; Sheet: 1.

Richard Scott Bezanson1

M, #22493, b. 28 August 1925, d. 29 September 1990
Father*Ralph Prescott Bezanson1 b. 10 Oct 1899, d. 16 Apr 1947
Mother*Grace Louise Cross1 b. 15 Nov 1899, d. 15 Oct 1967

Family

Diane LeFebvre b. 6 May 1928, d. 19 Apr 1998
Relationship5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Richard Scott Bezanson was born on 28 August 1925.1,2 He married Diane LeFebvre.1 Richard Scott Bezanson died on 29 September 1990 at age 65.2

Census Summary

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Census, Residence

Census1930Richard Scott Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, in the household of Ralph Prescott Bezanson and Grace Louise Cross with Dorothy Florence Bezanson and Beverly June Bezanson.3
Census1940Richard Scott Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 41 Graham Street, Bristol, Connecticut, in the household of Ralph Prescott Bezanson and Grace Louise Cross with Dorothy Florence Bezanson and Beverly June Bezanson.4
Census1950Richard Scott Bezanson appeared on the census of 1950 at 282 Brook St, Bristol, Connecticut, in the household of Grace Louise Cross with Beverly June Bezanson.5
LivedRichard Scott Bezanson lived in South Dennis, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, at the time of his death.2
Last Edited6 Dec 2003

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 235.
  2. [S3] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index, RICHARD BEZANSON, Born=28 Aug 1925, Died=29 Sep 1990, Residence=02660 South Dennis, Barnstable, MA, Issued=CT (Before 1951).
  3. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Connecticut, Bristol County, Hartford; Roll: T626_261; Image: 0599; ED: 95; Page: 4B.
  4. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: m-t0627-00501; ED: 2-15; Page: 10A.
  5. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: 5174; ED: 2-27; Sheet: 3.

Diane LeFebvre1

F, #22494, b. 6 May 1928, d. 19 April 1998

Family

Richard Scott Bezanson b. 28 Aug 1925, d. 29 Sep 1990
     Diane LeFebvre was born on 6 May 1928.1 She married Richard Scott Bezanson.2 Diane LeFebvre died on 19 April 1998 at age 69.1
Last Edited11 Sep 2001

Citations

  1. [S3] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index, DIANE BEZANSON, Born=06 May 1928, Died=19 Apr 1998, Residence=02660 South Dennis, Barnstable, MA, Issued=048 (Before 1951).
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 235.

Beverly June Bezanson1

F, #22496, b. 10 March 1928, d. 5 October 2006
Father*Ralph Prescott Bezanson1 b. 10 Oct 1899, d. 16 Apr 1947
Mother*Grace Louise Cross1 b. 15 Nov 1899, d. 15 Oct 1967

Family

David E. Imgraham
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Beverly June Bezanson was born on 10 March 1928.1 She married David E. Imgraham.1 Beverly June Bezanson died on 5 October 2006 at age 78.2,3

     Obituary from The Hartford Courant (Hartford, Connecticut), 9 October 2006:
Beverly (Bezanson) Ingraham, 79, of Coventry, beloved wife of David Ingraham passed at her home with her loving family by her side.

Beverly was born March 10, 1928 in Bristol, daughter of the late Jess and Grace (Cross) Bezanson. Beverly was an accomplished artist and sculptress throughout the New England and New York area. Beverly along with her son, Bruce were involved with the antique business for 25 years. She was always a familiar face at the Brimfield Antique Show. Beverly enjoyed gardening, painting, spending quality time with her grandchildren, and traveling throughout the Northeast with her husband. Her spare time consisted of community service, cub scouts, girl scouts and the Heart Foundation in Vernon.

Besides David Ingraham, her husband and best friend of 53 years, she is survived by a daughter, Beth Alexandra-Cross Ingraham of Nairobi, Kenya; three sons, Bruce and his wife, Theresa Ingraham of Coventry, Brad and his wife, Danielle Ingraham of Dennis Port, MA, an David Ingraham Jr. of Manchester; three grandchildren, Gretta Grace, Amelia Leigh and Alexander David and other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, October 12, 7 p.m. at the Coventry Funeral Home, 2665 Boston Tpke, Rte. 44, Coventry with the Rev. Dr. Bruce Johnson officiating. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be held Thursday, October 12 from 4- 7 p.m. JUST PRIOR TO SERVICE. The Ingraham family would like to thank the Visiting Nurses Association of Vernon.3

Census Summary

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Census1930Beverly June Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, in the household of Ralph Prescott Bezanson and Grace Louise Cross with Dorothy Florence Bezanson and Richard Scott Bezanson.4
Census1940Beverly June Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 41 Graham Street, Bristol, Connecticut, in the household of Ralph Prescott Bezanson and Grace Louise Cross with Dorothy Florence Bezanson and Richard Scott Bezanson.5
Census1950Beverly June Bezanson appeared on the census of 1950 at 282 Brook St, Bristol, Connecticut, in the household of Grace Louise Cross with Richard Scott Bezanson.6
Last Edited14 Apr 2016

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 235.
  2. [S3] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index, Beverly J. Ingraham; Issue Sate: Connecticut; Issue Date: Before 1951.
  3. [S2] Beverly J. Ingraham Death Notice, Hartford Courant (Hartford, Connecticut), 9 October 2006.
  4. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Connecticut, Bristol County, Hartford; Roll: T626_261; Image: 0599; ED: 95; Page: 4B.
  5. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: m-t0627-00501; ED: 2-15; Page: 10A.
  6. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: 5174; ED: 2-27; Sheet: 3.

Martha Busse1

F, #22498, b. circa 1901

Family

Raymond Moody Bezanson b. 3 Nov 1900, d. 8 May 1978
Child
     Martha Busse was born circa 1901 at Connecticut.2 She married Raymond Moody Bezanson on 26 October 1921. He was 20.3 According to Bristol, Connecticut city directories, Raymond Moody Bezanson and Martha Busse lived at separate addresses for most of the 1930s. As of 1937, Raymond was listed with Susan C. Bezanson, so I presume Raymond and Martha divorced in the mid-1930s.

Census Summary

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Census1930Raymond Moody Bezanson and Martha Busse appeared on the census of 1930 at 171 Burlington Street, Bristol, Connecticut, with Mildred Irene Bezanson and in the same home as Martha's parents and siblings.4
Census1940Martha Busse appeared on the census of 1940 at 171 Burlington Street, Bristol, Connecticut, with Mildred Irene Bezanson in the household of an unknown person parents.2
Last Edited29 Jul 2023

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 235.
  2. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: T627_501; ED: 2-13; Page: 1B; Lines: 57-63.
  3. [S1078] Ancestry.com, "Connecticut, U.S., Marriage Records, 1897-1968", Raymond Bezanson; Marriage Date: 26 October 1921; Marriage Place: Bristol, Connecticut; Spouse: Martha Busse.
  4. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL Film: 2339996; Roll: 261; Image: 776.0; ED: 0098; Page: 22A; Lines: 5-7.

Raymond Moody Bezanson1

M, #22499, b. 3 November 1900, d. 8 May 1978
Reference: Bezansons from Nova Scotia ID # 450.2
Father*Reverend Walter Scott Bezanson1 b. 13 Sep 1875, d. 21 Feb 1966
Mother*Florence Turner Putnam1 b. 1875, d. 16 Dec 1909

Family 1

Martha Busse b. c 1901
Child

Family 2

Hattie Susan Charette b. 18 Dec 1911, d. 30 Dec 1991
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
Raymond Moody Bezanson circa 1915
Image credit: Bezanson-Gilliatt-Holman Family photos submitted by Louise Holzman
     Raymond Moody Bezanson was born on 3 November 1900.1,3 He was photographed with Reverend Walter Scott Bezanson and Daisy Frances Cole circa 1915. Raymond Moody Bezanson married Martha Busse on 26 October 1921. He was 20.4 According to Bristol, Connecticut city directories, Raymond Moody Bezanson and Martha Busse lived at separate addresses for most of the 1930s. As of 1937, Raymond was listed with Susan C. Bezanson, so I presume Raymond and Martha divorced in the mid-1930s. Raymond Moody Bezanson married Hattie Susan Charette on 21 November 1936 at Millerton, New York. He was 36. She was 24.5 Raymond Moody Bezanson died on 8 May 1978 at age 77.1,3 He was buried in West Cemetery, Bristol, Connecticut.6

Census Summary

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Census1910Raymond Moody Bezanson appeared on the census of 1910 at 21 West Concord Street, Dover, New Hampshire, in the household of Reverend Walter Scott Bezanson with Ralph Prescott Bezanson, Harlan Birtwell Bezanson and Nellie Arthur Bezanson.7
Census1930Raymond Moody Bezanson and Martha Busse appeared on the census of 1930 at 171 Burlington Street, Bristol, Connecticut, with Mildred Irene Bezanson and in the same home as Martha's parents and siblings.8
Census1950Raymond Moody Bezanson and Hattie Susan Charette appeared on the census of 1950 at Bristol, Connecticut.9
LivedRaymond Moody Bezanson lived in Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, at the time of his death.3
Last Edited29 Jul 2023

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 170, 235.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 170.
  3. [S3] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index, RAYMOND BEZANSON, Born=3 Nov 1900, Died=May 1978, Residence=06010 Bristol, Hartford, CT, Issued=CT (Before 1951).
  4. [S1078] Ancestry.com, "Connecticut, U.S., Marriage Records, 1897-1968", Raymond Bezanson; Marriage Date: 26 October 1921; Marriage Place: Bristol, Connecticut; Spouse: Martha Busse.
  5. [S1009] New York State Department of Health, "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967", Raymond M. Bezanson; Hattie S. Carter; Date: 21 November 1936; Place: Millerton, New York; Certificate Number: 59514.
  6. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Raymond M. Bezanson, West Cemetery, Bristol, Connecticut; Memorial Number: 76264746.
  7. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Dover Ward 3, Strafford, New Hampshire; FHL Film: 1374879; Roll: T624_866; ED: 0282; Page: 4B; Lines: 59-63.
  8. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL Film: 2339996; Roll: 261; Image: 776.0; ED: 0098; Page: 22A; Lines: 5-7.
  9. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: 5175; ED: 2-56; Page: 78.
  10. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 235.

Mildred Irene Bezanson1

F, #22500, b. circa 1922, d. 24 February 2016
Father*Raymond Moody Bezanson1 b. 3 Nov 1900, d. 8 May 1978
Mother*Martha Busse1 b. c 1901

Family

Loren Dragon b. 20 Jan 1918, d. 2 Mar 2001
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
Mildred (Bezanson) Dragon
     Mildred Irene Bezanson was born circa 1922.2 She married Loren Dragon on 3 August 1941. He was 23.3,1 Mildred Irene Bezanson became a widow upon the death of her husband Loren Dragon on 2 March 2001.3 Mildred Irene Bezanson died on 24 February 2016 at Alzheimer's Resource Center of Connecticut, Plantsville, Connecticut.4

     Obituary from The Bristol Observer (Bristol, Connecticut), 25 February 2016:
Mildred (Bezanson) Dragon, 93, widow of Loren S. Dragon, Sr., passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday (February 24, 2016) at The Alzheimer’s Resource Center of Connecticut.

Mildred (also known to friends and family as “Tootsie”) was born in Bristol on April 27, 1922 to the late Martha (Busse) and Raymond Bezanson. She was a communicant member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Her most important role was being a loving and compassionate Mom and Grandmother. She lived in Bristol until 1975 when she moved to South Alburg, VT, where she and her husband operated a summer restaurant (Kathy’s Kitchen) for many years. She enjoyed playing Bingo, her trips to the casino, and spending time at the beach.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Loren and Stella Dragon of Southington; six daughters and sons-in-law: Donna and Donald Audet, Nan and Ed Grosky, and Nina and Bill Kelley, all of Florida, Dale and Wayne Goodrich of North Hero, VT, Cathy and Sal Ruscitti of Terryville, and Holly and Barry Simard of Bristol, with whom she resided from 2001 to 2010, when she entered The Pines at Bristol. In July 2015 she moved to the Alzheimer’s Resource Center of Connecticut. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law: Donald and Barbara Bezanson of Waterbury; a sister: Deborah Ann (Bezanson) Spagnoletti of Houston, TX; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was a loving “Aunt Tootsie” to numerous nieces and nephews.

Mildred was predeceased by four grandchildren: Barry, Jimmy, and Kristie Dragon and Shannon Lynn Gilbert.

The family wishes to thank the staff at both The Pines at Bristol and The Alzheimer’s Resource Center of Connecticut for their compassion and care to our Mom. Funeral services will be held Saturday (February 27, 2016) at 11 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 154 Meadow Street, Bristol. Burial will follow in Peacedale Cemetery, Bristol. Relatives and friends may call at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol on Saturday morning between 9 and 10:30 AM.4

Census Summary

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Census1930Mildred Irene Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at 171 Burlington Street, Bristol, Connecticut, in the household of Raymond Moody Bezanson and Martha Busse.5
Census1940Mildred Irene Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 171 Burlington Street, Bristol, Connecticut, in the household of Martha Busse.6
Census1950Loren Dragon and Mildred Irene Bezanson appeared on the census of 1950 at 58 Concord St, Bristol, Connecticut.7
Last Edited29 Jul 2023

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 235.
  2. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Connecticut, Bristol County, Hartford; Roll: T626_261; Image: 0776; ED: 98; Page: 22A.
  3. [S505] ProQuest Information and Learning, "Hartford Courant Obituaries, 1998-1999", March 04, 2001, Page B4, Loren S. Dragon, Sr.
  4. [S2] Mildred (Bezanson) Dragon Death Notice, The Bristol Observer (Bristol, Connecticut), 25 February 2016.
  5. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL Film: 2339996; Roll: 261; Image: 776.0; ED: 0098; Page: 22A; Lines: 5-7.
  6. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: T627_501; ED: 2-13; Page: 1B; Lines: 57-63.
  7. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: 5174; ED: 2-18; Page: 7.