Stewart Carl Bezanson1,2
M, #22661, b. 16 February 1933, d. 29 September 2003
| Father* | Alexander Karl Bezanson3 b. 26 Feb 1908, d. 29 Dec 1985 |
| Mother* | Florence Fleet3 b. 1912, d. 8 Feb 1990 |
Family 1 | Dorothy Ellis |
Family 2 | Paulette Joan Peskett b. 25 Aug 1945, d. 28 Apr 2023 |
| Relationship | 5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Stewart Carl Bezanson was born on 16 February 1933.3 He married Dorothy Ellis.4 Stewart Carl Bezanson married Paulette Joan Peskett on 15 March 1969. He was 36. She was 23.3 Stewart Carl Bezanson died on 29 September 2003 at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, at age 70.5
Obituary from The Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 1 October 2003:
Obituary from The Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 1 October 2003:
BEZANSON, Stewart "Stew" - 69, Dartmouth, passed away September 29, 2003, at home.
Born in Ecum Secum, he was a son of the late Alex and Florence (Fleet) Bezanson. He was a bricklayer by trade and owned and operated Stewart Bezanson Construction Company Ltd. as well as being the business agent for BAC Local 1, Nova Scotia, for a number of years. In his spare time, he had a passion for watching wrestling.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Paulette Peskett; son, Bryan Bezanson, Toronto; daughter, Elan (Roger) Bachmann; brother, Michael; sisters, Velma Lawlor and Helen (Elmer) Fancy; special nieces and nephews, Carla, Pam, John, Tammy and Tracey.
Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Atlantic Funeral Home, Dartmouth, where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday.5
Born in Ecum Secum, he was a son of the late Alex and Florence (Fleet) Bezanson. He was a bricklayer by trade and owned and operated Stewart Bezanson Construction Company Ltd. as well as being the business agent for BAC Local 1, Nova Scotia, for a number of years. In his spare time, he had a passion for watching wrestling.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Paulette Peskett; son, Bryan Bezanson, Toronto; daughter, Elan (Roger) Bachmann; brother, Michael; sisters, Velma Lawlor and Helen (Elmer) Fancy; special nieces and nephews, Carla, Pam, John, Tammy and Tracey.
Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Atlantic Funeral Home, Dartmouth, where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday.5
| Last Edited | 8 May 2015 |
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 211, but this entry does not include his middle name.
- [S506] Lindsey Wood, "Descendants of John Whitewood", September 15, 2001.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 211.
- [S509] Lindsey Wood, "Bezanson/Whitewood/Fleet," e-mail to John Cardinal, September 16, 2001.
- [S2] Stewart "Stew" Bezanson Death Notice, The Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 1 October 2003.
Paulette Joan Peskett1
F, #22662, b. 25 August 1945, d. 28 April 2023
Family | Stewart Carl Bezanson b. 16 Feb 1933, d. 29 Sep 2003 |
Paulette Joan Peskett was born on 25 August 1945 at Halifax, Nova Scotia.1 She married Stewart Carl Bezanson on 15 March 1969. She was 23. He was 36.2 Paulette Joan Peskett died on 28 April 2023 at QEII Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, Nova Scotia, at age 77.1
Obituary from Cruikshank’s Funeral Home (Halifax, Nova Scotia):
Obituary from Cruikshank’s Funeral Home (Halifax, Nova Scotia):
Paulette Joan Bezanson
August 25, 1945 – April 28, 2023
Paulette Joan Bezanson, 77, of Halifax Nova Scotia, passed away on April 28, 2023 at the QEII hospital. Paulette was born on August 25, 1945 to the late Kathleen and Sidney Peskett in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She was the wife of the late Stewart Bezanson, the love of her life. In her early years she worked for Spicers Nursing Home in Berwick, NS, where she met her life-long best friend Wanita Tooker and many others. Later on she was employed at Maritime Tel & Tel (MT&T) as an Operator and a Relay Operator and later transitioned to Bell Mobility. Paulette was a big supporter of the labour movement supporting her union as a strong sister and shop steward. Paulette loved hosting family gatherings, going on trips around the Maritimes, Kids, She had a great sense of humour (she loved a good laugh), crossword puzzles and the news. She also had a passion for gardening.
Paulette is survived by her son Brayn Bezanson (Karen) and her daughter Elan Bachmann as well as her only grand-daughter Emily Bachmann. She is also survived by her brothers Ken (Wyn), Ray, Mike (Roseanne) and her cousins (1st best friends in life) Alfie Burns (Linda), Dick (NoNo) Barker, Debbie (Chris) Driscoll, George Barker (Debby).
The Family would also like to give our many thanks to Sally and Dennis Blinn as well as Lynnette Surrette and Gary Thomas, for treating Paulette like family over the years, we cannot thank you enough for the love and care you gave her.
Special thank you to the 8.4 Nursing staff for their care and compassion during Paulette’s final days. It was Paulette’s wish not to have a funeral service. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Grief - I have decided that the only way To live. Is to embrace grief. For grief only exists where love lived first. - Francesca Cox
"Our lives are better left to chance, I could have missed the pain. But I’d have to miss the dance" - The Dance by Garth Brooks.1
August 25, 1945 – April 28, 2023
Paulette Joan Bezanson, 77, of Halifax Nova Scotia, passed away on April 28, 2023 at the QEII hospital. Paulette was born on August 25, 1945 to the late Kathleen and Sidney Peskett in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She was the wife of the late Stewart Bezanson, the love of her life. In her early years she worked for Spicers Nursing Home in Berwick, NS, where she met her life-long best friend Wanita Tooker and many others. Later on she was employed at Maritime Tel & Tel (MT&T) as an Operator and a Relay Operator and later transitioned to Bell Mobility. Paulette was a big supporter of the labour movement supporting her union as a strong sister and shop steward. Paulette loved hosting family gatherings, going on trips around the Maritimes, Kids, She had a great sense of humour (she loved a good laugh), crossword puzzles and the news. She also had a passion for gardening.
Paulette is survived by her son Brayn Bezanson (Karen) and her daughter Elan Bachmann as well as her only grand-daughter Emily Bachmann. She is also survived by her brothers Ken (Wyn), Ray, Mike (Roseanne) and her cousins (1st best friends in life) Alfie Burns (Linda), Dick (NoNo) Barker, Debbie (Chris) Driscoll, George Barker (Debby).
The Family would also like to give our many thanks to Sally and Dennis Blinn as well as Lynnette Surrette and Gary Thomas, for treating Paulette like family over the years, we cannot thank you enough for the love and care you gave her.
Special thank you to the 8.4 Nursing staff for their care and compassion during Paulette’s final days. It was Paulette’s wish not to have a funeral service. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Grief - I have decided that the only way To live. Is to embrace grief. For grief only exists where love lived first. - Francesca Cox
"Our lives are better left to chance, I could have missed the pain. But I’d have to miss the dance" - The Dance by Garth Brooks.1
| Last Edited | 21 Dec 2023 |
John Stuart Bezanson1
M, #22667, b. 16 May 1931, d. 25 June 2005
| Father* | Roland Henry Bezanson1 b. 21 Nov 1890, d. 28 Feb 1940 |
| Mother* | Mabel Tolman Douglas1 b. 31 Jan 1893, d. 18 Jun 1969 |
Family | Audrey Ann Gould b. 31 Jul 1932, d. 6 Feb 2023 |
| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
John Stuart Bezanson was born on 16 May 1931.1 He married Audrey Ann Gould on 3 February 1951. He was 19. She was 18.3,1 John Stuart Bezanson was a corporal in the U.S. Air Force in 1952 when his son Robert was born.4 He died on 25 June 2005 at age 74.5
Obituary from Foster's Daily Democrat (Dover, New Hampshire), 30 June 2005:
Obituary from Foster's Daily Democrat (Dover, New Hampshire), 30 June 2005:
ALTON — John Stuart Bezanson, 74, of Alton Bay, N.H., died June 25, 2005, at the Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born May 16, 1931, in Somerville, Mass., "Buzz" was the youngest of four sons born to Roland and Mabel Bezanson.
He spent most of his summers at the Alton Bay Bible Conference Center and eventually met and married Audrey Ann Gould of Alton on Feb. 3, 1951.
At the age of 19, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served for more than 20 years before retiring to Rochester, where he worked for the Rochester Post Office. Before officially retiring, he spent his winters at the Advent Christian Village of Dowling Park, Fla., and summers at Alton Bay.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey Bezanson; four children, Robert Bezanson, Cindy Harper, Scott Bezanson and Keith Bezanson; six grandchildren; two surviving brothers, Donald and Arthur Bezanson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at the Alton Bay Bible Conference Center on July 4 at 10 a.m.
Arrangements are in the care of the R. M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., Rochester, N.H.3
Born May 16, 1931, in Somerville, Mass., "Buzz" was the youngest of four sons born to Roland and Mabel Bezanson.
He spent most of his summers at the Alton Bay Bible Conference Center and eventually met and married Audrey Ann Gould of Alton on Feb. 3, 1951.
At the age of 19, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served for more than 20 years before retiring to Rochester, where he worked for the Rochester Post Office. Before officially retiring, he spent his winters at the Advent Christian Village of Dowling Park, Fla., and summers at Alton Bay.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey Bezanson; four children, Robert Bezanson, Cindy Harper, Scott Bezanson and Keith Bezanson; six grandchildren; two surviving brothers, Donald and Arthur Bezanson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at the Alton Bay Bible Conference Center on July 4 at 10 a.m.
Arrangements are in the care of the R. M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., Rochester, N.H.3
| Last Edited | 13 Feb 2023 |
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 173, 238.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 173.
- [S2] John Stuart Bezanson Death Notice, Foster's Daily Democrat (Dover, New Hampshire), 30 June 2005.
- [S811] Vermont State Archives and Records Administration, "Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008", Robert Wayne Bezanson; Birth Certificate; 6 April 1952.
- [S3] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index, Bezanson, John S; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Date: Before 1951.
- [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1705; ED: 21-101; Page: 1B; Lines: 53-57.
- [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 5256; ED: 28-150; Sheet: 22.
Audrey Ann Gould1
F, #22668, b. 31 July 1932, d. 6 February 2023
Family | John Stuart Bezanson b. 16 May 1931, d. 25 Jun 2005 |
Audrey Ann Gould was born on 31 July 1932 at Waltham, Massachusetts.2,1 She married John Stuart Bezanson on 3 February 1951. She was 18. He was 19.3,1 Audrey Ann Gould died on 6 February 2023 at Lake City Hospital, Lake City, Florida, at age 90.2
Obituary from Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory (Live Oak, Florida):
Obituary from Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory (Live Oak, Florida):
Audrey Ann (Gould) Bezanson was born July 31, 1932 in Waltham, MA to Wayne & Doris Gould. She died while in the Lake City Medical Center February 6, 2023. She was 90+ years old.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Wayne & Doris (Belodeau) Gould; three siblings, Paul, Shirley & Larry. and her husband of more than 54 years, John Stewart Bezanson.
She is survived by her four children; Robert Wayne Bezanson (Barbara) of Rochester, NH, Cynthia Jean Harper (John) of Cleveland, TN, Roland Scott Bezanson of Somersworth, NH and Keith Allen Bezanson of Somersworth, NH. She was blessed with 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.2
She is preceded in death by her parents; Wayne & Doris (Belodeau) Gould; three siblings, Paul, Shirley & Larry. and her husband of more than 54 years, John Stewart Bezanson.
She is survived by her four children; Robert Wayne Bezanson (Barbara) of Rochester, NH, Cynthia Jean Harper (John) of Cleveland, TN, Roland Scott Bezanson of Somersworth, NH and Keith Allen Bezanson of Somersworth, NH. She was blessed with 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.2
| Last Edited | 13 Feb 2023 |