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CAMPBELL, William John Elgin "Jack, Bill, Sonny" - Proud veteran of the Second World War and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 560. In St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital, Sunday, November 3, 2002, after a battle with cancer. William Campbell, at the age of 82 years. Beloved husband of 60 years to Charlotte Grace Bezanson, Lunenburg; loving father of Robert and his wife Louise, Cornwall; Linda Hetherington and her husband Brian, Sudbury; doting grampy of Steven Campbell and his wife Peggy, Ryan Campbell, Terry Hetherington and his wife Joanne, Lisa Gill and her husband Gareth. He will live on in his great-grandchildren, Taylor, Jessica, Colton, Jacob, Isaac, Abbey, Emma, Aidan and Nataha; dear brother of Glenn and Harry Campbell; Muriel Steele, Eileen (Mrs. Bob Baldwin), Doreen (Mrs. Gib Hopkinson), Jane Wright, Joan Scales; fondly remembered by his many nieces, Nephews and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Elgin and Muriel Campbell (formerly of Godfrey); sisters, Evelyn Maynard, Joyce Rinneard. Resting in James Reid Funeral Home, Catarequi Chapel, Counter Street at Highway 2, 12:30 p.m. today until time of service at 2 p.m., Rev. William Whiston officiating. Interment in Glenhaven Memorial Gardens.²

It is with great sadness that the family of Douglas Stedman Steven Bezanson, 94, of Lunenburg, announces his passing on Thursday, December 19, 2019, in the Veteran's Unit of Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg.

Born in Garden Lots on October 10, 1925, he was the son of the late Guilford and Grace (Langille) Bezanson and spent his younger years in First South.

He served in the Second World War at a very young age, and was a guard of German prisoners in Germany.

Doug worked most of his life at Lunenburg Foundry and Engineering, living nearby in Lunenburg with his wife and three daughters.

In his spare time, he was an avid salmon fisherman on the LaHave River and also loved hunting. He also had the hobby of tying salmon and trout flies for many men in Lunenburg County.

Doug was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Doug is survived by daughters, Valerie (Bryan) Alinard, Bridgewater; Tonia (Gary) Walters, Lower Branch; Lori (Daryl) Joudrey, Bridgewater; grandsons, Adam (Alexandria), Justin (Kimberley), Shawn (Shelly), Jonathan (Nicole); great-grandchildren, Jesse and Hannah, Noah, Harrison, Rhys and Liam.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Joan; sisters, Frances Byers, Charlotte Campbell and brother, R. Borden.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy. 3, Lunenburg. A family graveside service will be held at a later date from Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg.³

It is with great sadness that the family of Joan Beatrice Bezanson, 84, of Bridgewater and formerly of Lunenburg for many years, announces her passing on Friday, June 14, 2013 at the QE11 Health Sciences Centre, Halifax.

Born in Mahone Bay, on June 24, 1928, Joan was the daughter of the late Simeon and Beatrice (Awalt) Crossland.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Douglas, daughters, Valerie (Bryan) Alinard, Bridgewater, Tonia (Gary) Walters, Bridgewater and Lori (Daryl) Joudrey, Maitland; grandsons, Adam (Alexandra), Justin (Kimberley), Shawn (Shelly), Jonathan; great-grand-daughters, Jesse and Hannah, loving sisters, Betty Schwartz, Bridgewater and Iris Tanner, Mahone Bay and many nieces and nephews.

Simply put Joan was her husband’s rock. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and she loved having young people in her life. We were all welcome to stop by anytime and knew she would have a smile for us. Despite her health problems our mother had such a wonderful attitude about life. Her daughters are so thankful for the zest living and laughter she possessed and hope we can continue on in her manner.

Besides her parents she was predeceased by her grand-daughter, Janelle.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg. A Graveside and Committal Service for family and close friends will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg, Rev. Laurence Mawhinney officiating.³

It is with great sadness that the family of Frances Gertrude Marguerite Byers, 78, of Lunenburg, announce her passing on Monday, June 28, 2010 at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg.

Born in First South, she was a daughter of the late Guilford and Grace (Langille) Bezanson.

In her earlier years, Frances worked at National Sea and then later at the Dominion Store in Lunenburg. She was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church, Lunenburg, where she was a former member of the church choir and the ELW. For over 20 years Frances enjoyed bowling in the Ladies' Kippers Bowling League and was a member of the Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Family was an important part of her life, especially treasuring time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and baking, watching curling, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with her little dog, Abby.

Frances is survived by husband, Angus; sons, Richard (Bernadette), Lunenburg; Stephen (Margo Forrester), Innisfail, Alberta; brother, Douglas (Joan) Bezanson, Bridgewater; grandchildren, Laura, Michelle, Nicole, Olivia, and Philicity and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a sister, Charlotte and brother, Borden.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg. A service to celebrate Frances' life will be held Friday at 11:00 am at Zion Lutheran Church, Lunenburg, Rev. Vivian S. Roberts, officiating. Interment at a later date in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg.²

It is with great sadness that the family of Angus Charles Napean Byers, 88, of Lunenburg announces his passing on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Veteran's Unit of Fisherman's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg.

Born in Lunenburg on April 9, 1925, Angus was the son of the son of the late Fred and Edna (Conrad) Byers.

Angus served with the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II and was decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service. After the War he worked with his father in the family business Fred Byers Plumbing and Heating until the early 80's. He then went to work as a plumber with Acadia Gas, Can Do Industries and after retirement helping his son Richard when required.

Active in his community Angus was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, over the years an avid curler at the Lunenburg Curling Club, a member of the Marine Search and Rescue and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 23, Lunenburg.

In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with family and friends boating and at the family camp at Nine Mile Lake and hunting with his good friend Rex. We have been blessed to have known such a wonderful man.

Angus is survived by his sons, Richard (Bernadette) of Lunenburg and Stephen of Alberta; brother, David of Halifax; granddaughters, Laura, Michelle, Nicole, Olivia and Philicity, and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife Frances and an infant sister.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg. A memorial service to celebrate Angus' life will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, Lunenburg with Rev. Vivian S. Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest, Cemetery, Lunenburg.²

BEZANSON, Donald Alfred - 70, Waterville, Kings Co., passed away March 18, 2004, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late James and Florence (Bouchier) Bezanson.

Donald had served with the Canadian Armed Forces for several years. For most of his life he worked as a carpenter and spent 13 years working as a commissionaire at Camp Aldershot, Michelin Tire, Waterville, and at the Nova Scotia Community College, Kentville. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Kings Branch 6, and the Valley Search and Rescue. He had formerly been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Ortona Branch 69, Berwick, and the Lion's Club. Donald was an avid CB'er and a talented musician. He played several instruments and had entertained at many concerts and house parties.

Surviving are his wife, R. Audrey (Corbett) Bezanson, Waterville; sons, Edward (Norma) Bezanson, Cambridge, Ont; Stanley Bezanson, U.S.A; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Nowacki, Gloucester, Ont; Marilyn Feren, Hamilton, Ont; stepsons, Claude (Dalli) Ogilvie, Digby; Keith (Marsha) Ogilvie, Roland (Shirley) Ogilvie, all of Auburn; stepdaughters, Faye Cudmore, Waterville; Shirley Olmstead, Coldbrook; Cheryl Smith, Cambridge; 17 step-grandchildren; seven step great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Florence (Pulsifer) Bezanson; brother, Kenneth Bezanson; stepson, Laurie Ogilvie.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, March 21, in the parlor of H.C. Lindsay's Funeral Home Ltd., Berwick. A Royal Canadian Legion service and funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, March 22, in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick, Rev. James Haughn officiating. Burial in Berwick Cemetery.³