Bernard William Bezanson1
M, #23183, b. 16 October 1931, d. 17 January 2025
| Father* | William Albert Bezanson1 b. 8 Mar 1898, d. 13 Aug 1975 |
| Mother* | Iva Gloria Baker1 b. c 1907, d. 16 Aug 2003 |
Family | Bette Millicent Stevens |
| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Bernard William Bezanson was born on 16 October 1931 at Halifax, Nova Scotia.2,1 He married Bette Millicent Stevens on 25 October 1959 at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. He was 28.1 Bernard William Bezanson died on 17 January 2025 at Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, at age 93.2
Obituary from The Cape Breton Post (Sydney, Nova Scotia), 21 January 2025:
Obituary from The Cape Breton Post (Sydney, Nova Scotia), 21 January 2025:
We regret to announce the passing of Bernard William Bezanson age 93 of Marion Bridge on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Maple Hill Manor in New Waterford NS. His loving wife Bette at his side.
Born in Halifax on October 16, 1931, he was the son of the late William Albert and Iva Gloria (Baker) Bezanson.
Bernard was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting for duck (with his dog Mikey), deer and fly fishing for trout and salmon. He was also a licensed ham radio operator (VE1 BND).
Throughout his life Bernard worked for Canada Post, Howard's Limited in Halifax, where he met his one true love, Bette, and later in the offices of Maritime Builders in Sydney for over 30 years.
Bernard will be dearly missed by his beloved wife Bette (Stevens) Bezanson, sisters Diana (George) Roberts, Joan (Michael) Wall, Betty (David) Marriott and sister-in-law Ruth (Douglas dec.) Stevens and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Bernard was predeceased by his sister Jean (Earl dec.) Cooper, Marion (Carl dec.) Cornelius, brothers-in-law Gordon (Ruth dec.) Stevens, Douglas (Ruth) Stevens and Warren (Regina dec.) Stevens.
McLellan Funeral Home, New Waterford, holds the honour of caring for Bernard's final arrangements.
Following Bernard's wishes cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at a later date at the St. Thomas Anglican Cemetery in Musquodoboit Harbour, NS.2
Born in Halifax on October 16, 1931, he was the son of the late William Albert and Iva Gloria (Baker) Bezanson.
Bernard was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting for duck (with his dog Mikey), deer and fly fishing for trout and salmon. He was also a licensed ham radio operator (VE1 BND).
Throughout his life Bernard worked for Canada Post, Howard's Limited in Halifax, where he met his one true love, Bette, and later in the offices of Maritime Builders in Sydney for over 30 years.
Bernard will be dearly missed by his beloved wife Bette (Stevens) Bezanson, sisters Diana (George) Roberts, Joan (Michael) Wall, Betty (David) Marriott and sister-in-law Ruth (Douglas dec.) Stevens and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Bernard was predeceased by his sister Jean (Earl dec.) Cooper, Marion (Carl dec.) Cornelius, brothers-in-law Gordon (Ruth dec.) Stevens, Douglas (Ruth) Stevens and Warren (Regina dec.) Stevens.
McLellan Funeral Home, New Waterford, holds the honour of caring for Bernard's final arrangements.
Following Bernard's wishes cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at a later date at the St. Thomas Anglican Cemetery in Musquodoboit Harbour, NS.2
| Last Edited | 23 Jan 2025 |
Jean Frances Bezanson1,2
F, #23195, b. 3 June 1926, d. 12 June 2019
| Father* | William Albert Bezanson2 b. 8 Mar 1898, d. 13 Aug 1975 |
| Mother* | Iva Gloria Baker2 b. c 1907, d. 16 Aug 2003 |
Family | Earl Cooper |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 17 June 2019:
Jean Frances Cooper (Bezanson)
Age 93, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2019 in North Haven Manor, Lewisporte, N.L., where she resided. Born in Halifax in 1926, she was the eldest daughter of the late William and Iva (Baker) Bezanson.
Jean lived in Halifax most of her life, moving to Newfoundland with her son and daughter-in-law in 2006. In her younger years, she was a skilled seamstress and worked for New York Dress Shop and Simpsons Store, Halifax. She developed a love for movies, film and music at an early age as her father was a projectionist for the Capitol Theatre, Halifax. In her retirement she and her husband Earle lived at Northwood Centre, Halifax where she hosted a music and talk show on Northwood TV. Jean will be remembered for her kind spirit, love of food and social gatherings with friends and family.
Besides her parents, Jean was predeceased by her husband, Earle; sister, Marion (Carl) Cornelius.
She is survived by her loving son, Pat (Della) Cooper, Gander, N.L; sisters, Betty (David) Marriott, Beaver Bank; Dianna (George) Roberts, Lake Ainslie; Joan (Michael) Wall, Ontario; Helen DeBaie, Eastern Shore; and brother, Bernard (Betty) Bezanson, Mira. She will be remembered by grandchildren, Shawn (Kim), Yvette, April; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place. Graveside service will be held at a later date in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Arrangements under the direction of Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home, Lewisport, N.L., where online condolences can be made to the family.1
Age 93, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2019 in North Haven Manor, Lewisporte, N.L., where she resided. Born in Halifax in 1926, she was the eldest daughter of the late William and Iva (Baker) Bezanson.
Jean lived in Halifax most of her life, moving to Newfoundland with her son and daughter-in-law in 2006. In her younger years, she was a skilled seamstress and worked for New York Dress Shop and Simpsons Store, Halifax. She developed a love for movies, film and music at an early age as her father was a projectionist for the Capitol Theatre, Halifax. In her retirement she and her husband Earle lived at Northwood Centre, Halifax where she hosted a music and talk show on Northwood TV. Jean will be remembered for her kind spirit, love of food and social gatherings with friends and family.
Besides her parents, Jean was predeceased by her husband, Earle; sister, Marion (Carl) Cornelius.
She is survived by her loving son, Pat (Della) Cooper, Gander, N.L; sisters, Betty (David) Marriott, Beaver Bank; Dianna (George) Roberts, Lake Ainslie; Joan (Michael) Wall, Ontario; Helen DeBaie, Eastern Shore; and brother, Bernard (Betty) Bezanson, Mira. She will be remembered by grandchildren, Shawn (Kim), Yvette, April; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place. Graveside service will be held at a later date in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Arrangements under the direction of Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home, Lewisport, N.L., where online condolences can be made to the family.1
| Last Edited | 17 Jun 2019 |
Citations
- [S2] Jean Frances Cooper (Bezanson) Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 17 June 2019.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 187.
- [S680] Jean Frances Cooper (Bezanson) Death Notice, Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home (Lewisporte, Newfoundland and Labrador), accessed 17 June 2019.
Thelma Magdalene Knickle1
F, #23197, b. 1 December 1923, d. 18 December 2009
Family | Robert Borden Guilford Bezanson b. 15 Feb 1921, d. 11 Dec 1995 |
Thelma Magdalene (Knickle) Bezanson
Obituary from Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home:
Thelma Magdalene Bezanson, 86, of First South and Lunenburg, passed away, Friday, December 18, 2009 at the Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay.
Born in Blue Rocks, she was a daughter of the late James Barnabas and Lillian Ruth Luzetta (Greek) Knickle.
Thelma was educated in the Blue Rocks School where she completed grade eight. She married Robert Borden Bezanson on March 11, 1943 in St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blue Rocks. A devoted housewife and homemaker she has enjoyed hooking mats, embroidery work, reading, baking, cooking, hymns and of course her grandchildren. Thelma felt her greatest accomplishment in life was raising her family. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, First South.
She is survived by daughters, Linda Wentzell (Byron Morash), Lunenburg; Janet (Durling Deal) Dayspring; grandchildren, Michael Wentzell, Angela Aulenback, Jennifer Wentzell, Cory Deal, Pamela Deal, great-grandchildren, Amanda, Adam, Jeremy, Nikita, Demitra, Emma Marie, Sophie and Kiersten, sister, Marjorie (Harold) Romkey, Garden Lots and brother, Dawson (Eldora) Knickle, Lunenburg.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert Borden in 1995, and a sister Evangeline Conrad.
Friends are invited to share their memories of Thelma during visitation at the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg, Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Thelmas life will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, First South, Rev. Vivian S. Roberts, officiating. Interment will be in First South Cemetery, First South.2
Born in Blue Rocks, she was a daughter of the late James Barnabas and Lillian Ruth Luzetta (Greek) Knickle.
Thelma was educated in the Blue Rocks School where she completed grade eight. She married Robert Borden Bezanson on March 11, 1943 in St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blue Rocks. A devoted housewife and homemaker she has enjoyed hooking mats, embroidery work, reading, baking, cooking, hymns and of course her grandchildren. Thelma felt her greatest accomplishment in life was raising her family. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, First South.
She is survived by daughters, Linda Wentzell (Byron Morash), Lunenburg; Janet (Durling Deal) Dayspring; grandchildren, Michael Wentzell, Angela Aulenback, Jennifer Wentzell, Cory Deal, Pamela Deal, great-grandchildren, Amanda, Adam, Jeremy, Nikita, Demitra, Emma Marie, Sophie and Kiersten, sister, Marjorie (Harold) Romkey, Garden Lots and brother, Dawson (Eldora) Knickle, Lunenburg.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert Borden in 1995, and a sister Evangeline Conrad.
Friends are invited to share their memories of Thelma during visitation at the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg, Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Thelmas life will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, First South, Rev. Vivian S. Roberts, officiating. Interment will be in First South Cemetery, First South.2
| Last Edited | 22 Jan 2015 |
Charlotte Beatrice Grace Bezanson1
F, #23200, b. 29 October 1922, d. 31 December 2003
| Father* | George Guilford Bezanson1 b. 31 Jan 1893, d. 22 Dec 1960 |
| Mother* | Grace Stella May Langille1 b. 18 Jun 1900, d. 3 Jan 1987 |
Family | William J. Campbell b. c 1920, d. 3 Nov 2002 |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Charlotte Beatrice Grace Bezanson was born on 29 October 1922.1 She married William J. Campbell on 16 August 1942. She was 19.1 Charlotte Beatrice Grace Bezanson died on 31 December 2003 at Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, at age 81.2 She was buried on 4 January 2004 in Glenhaven Memorial Gardens, Kingston, Ontario.2
Obituary from The Kingston Whig Standard (Kingston, Ontario), 2 January 2004:
Obituary from The Kingston Whig Standard (Kingston, Ontario), 2 January 2004:
CAMPBELL, Charlotte Beatrice Grace nee Bezanson Passed away suddenly at the Kingston General Hospital on New Year's Eve, surrounded by the love of her children and son-in-law.
Predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, William Campbell, and her brother Borden Bezanson, and her parents Grace and Gilbert Bezanson, late of Lunenburg, N.S. Loving mother of Robert Campbell and his wife Louise of Cornwall and Linda Hetherington and her husband Brian of Sunbury. Dear sister of Frances Byers and her husband Angus and brother Douglas Bezanson and his wife Joan, all of Lunenburg. Doting Nanny of Steven Campbell and his wife Peggy, Ryan Campbell and his friend Linda, Terry Hetherington and his wife Joanne and Lisa Gill and her husband Gareth. She will live on in her great grandchildren Taylor, Jessica, Colton, Jacob, Isaac, Abbey, Emma, Aidan and Natasha. Fondly remembered by William's brothers, sisters and their families, her many nieces, nephews, friends, as well as fellow residents and staff at Trillium Ridge. Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home, Cataraqui Chapel, Counter Street at Highway 2 on Sunday, January 4, 2004 from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. A reception will follow in the James Reid Reception Centre. Interment Glenhaven Memorial Gardens.2
Predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, William Campbell, and her brother Borden Bezanson, and her parents Grace and Gilbert Bezanson, late of Lunenburg, N.S. Loving mother of Robert Campbell and his wife Louise of Cornwall and Linda Hetherington and her husband Brian of Sunbury. Dear sister of Frances Byers and her husband Angus and brother Douglas Bezanson and his wife Joan, all of Lunenburg. Doting Nanny of Steven Campbell and his wife Peggy, Ryan Campbell and his friend Linda, Terry Hetherington and his wife Joanne and Lisa Gill and her husband Gareth. She will live on in her great grandchildren Taylor, Jessica, Colton, Jacob, Isaac, Abbey, Emma, Aidan and Natasha. Fondly remembered by William's brothers, sisters and their families, her many nieces, nephews, friends, as well as fellow residents and staff at Trillium Ridge. Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home, Cataraqui Chapel, Counter Street at Highway 2 on Sunday, January 4, 2004 from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. A reception will follow in the James Reid Reception Centre. Interment Glenhaven Memorial Gardens.2
| Last Edited | 29 Apr 2014 |