Michael James Bezanson1
M, #23264, b. 4 May 1965, d. 24 September 1984
| Father* | Kenneth Murray Bezanson1 b. 25 Oct 1937, d. 12 Nov 1989 |
| Mother* | Betty Blair1 |
| Relationship | 5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Michael James Bezanson was born on 4 May 1965.1 He died on 24 September 1984 at age 19 in a motor vehicle accident.1 He was buried in Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, Nova Scotia.2
| Last Edited | 29 Sep 2001 |
Paul M. Bezanson1
M, #23265, b. 1920, d. 1920
| Father-Can* | Kempton Bradford Bezanson1 b. 22 Apr 1881, d. 1973 |
| Mother* | Kathleen Blanche Blenkhorn1 b. 21 Sep 1889, d. 15 Aug 1958 |
| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Paul M. Bezanson was born in 1920.1 He died in 1920.1 He was buried in Jawbone Corner Cemetery, Canard, Nova Scotia.1
| Last Edited | 29 Sep 2001 |
Citations
- [S351] Family History Committee, Cemetery Records of Kings County, Jawbone Corner Cemetery, Canard, Section 1, Stone 57, "Paul M. Bezanson, infant son of K.B. and K.H. Bezanson, 1920."
Troy Scott Bezanson1
M, #23266, b. circa 1969, d. 29 June 1997
| Father* | Eugene Bezanson1 b. 1940, d. 18 Oct 2010 |
| Mother* | Eleanor Faye Roberts2 b. 4 Jan 1941, d. 9 Jun 2021 |
Family | Kim Rhynard Graham |
| Relationship | 6th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Troy Scott Bezanson was born circa 1969 at Chatham, New Brunswick.2 He married Kim Rhynard Graham.2 Troy Scott Bezanson died on 29 June 1997 at Coldbrook, Nova Scotia.2,1 He was buried in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Nova Scotia.2,1
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 1 July 1997:
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 1 July 1997:
BEZANSON, Troy Scott - 28, Coldbrook, Kings Co., died June 29, 1997, at home.
Born in Chatham, N.B., he was a son of Eugene (Buzz) Bezanson, Coldbrook, and Eleanor (Roberts) Thomson, Port Williams.
Surviving are his wife, the former Kim Rhynard Graham; sister, Kathi Graves, Kirkfield, Ont; brothers, Chris, Gondola Point, N.B; Darren, New Minas, Kings Co; paternal grandfather, Jerry Bezanson, Coldbrook.
Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, both in W.C. Hiltz Funeral Parlour, Kentville, Rev. Judith Gates and Rev. Dr. Philip Griffin-Allwood officiating. Cremation to follow. Burial at a later date in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill.2
Born in Chatham, N.B., he was a son of Eugene (Buzz) Bezanson, Coldbrook, and Eleanor (Roberts) Thomson, Port Williams.
Surviving are his wife, the former Kim Rhynard Graham; sister, Kathi Graves, Kirkfield, Ont; brothers, Chris, Gondola Point, N.B; Darren, New Minas, Kings Co; paternal grandfather, Jerry Bezanson, Coldbrook.
Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, both in W.C. Hiltz Funeral Parlour, Kentville, Rev. Judith Gates and Rev. Dr. Philip Griffin-Allwood officiating. Cremation to follow. Burial at a later date in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill.2
| Last Edited | 23 Apr 2015 |
Citations
- [S351] Family History Committee, Cemetery Records of Kings County, Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Section 8, Stone 135, "Troy Bezanson died 29 June 1997, son of Eugene & Eleanor Bezanson [Obit Hlfx Herald]."
- [S2] Troy Scott Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 1 July 1997.
Edward Bezanson1
M, #23273, b. circa 1931, d. 2 September 1931
| Father* | James Andrew Bezanson1 b. 1 Jul 1893, d. 10 Oct 1958 |
| Mother* | Florence E. Bouchie1 b. 30 Jun 1904, d. 30 Sep 1992 |
| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
| Last Edited | 29 Sep 2001 |
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 188.
Melba Bezanson1
F, #23274, b. 5 November 1921, d. 3 August 2013
| Father* | Robie Silas Bezanson1 b. Dec 1902, d. 12 Sep 1990 |
| Mother* | Laura Baker1 b. 1904, d. 12 Apr 2002 |
Family | Percy Zwicker b. 12 Jun 1916, d. 27 Oct 1992 |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Melba (Bezanson) Zwicker
Obituary:
Melba Frances Zwicker
November 5, 1921 - August 3, 2014
Peacefully on Sunday, August 3rd at Greenway Retirement Village, Brampton while surrounded by her family in her 93rd year. Melba touched many hearts with her sweetness and kindness. She was loved by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Dearly beloved and cherished wife of the late Percy Zwicker. Loving mother of Robert and his wife Shelley Pickard, Judi and her husband Neil Watson. Cherished Nana of Douglas, Kelly Anne, Jason, Zachary, Cameron, Tiffany, Brayden and Jeremy. Great Nana of Malia, Ariel, Morgan and Owen. Loving sister of Ruth MacWilliam (Vernon predeceased), Fred Bezanson (Marilyn) and sister in law Florence Bezanson (Lewis predeceased).
Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Peel Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St. Mississauga (Hwy 10, N of QEW), on Thursday, August 7, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, August 8, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment Springcreek Cemetery.2
November 5, 1921 - August 3, 2014
Peacefully on Sunday, August 3rd at Greenway Retirement Village, Brampton while surrounded by her family in her 93rd year. Melba touched many hearts with her sweetness and kindness. She was loved by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Dearly beloved and cherished wife of the late Percy Zwicker. Loving mother of Robert and his wife Shelley Pickard, Judi and her husband Neil Watson. Cherished Nana of Douglas, Kelly Anne, Jason, Zachary, Cameron, Tiffany, Brayden and Jeremy. Great Nana of Malia, Ariel, Morgan and Owen. Loving sister of Ruth MacWilliam (Vernon predeceased), Fred Bezanson (Marilyn) and sister in law Florence Bezanson (Lewis predeceased).
Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Peel Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St. Mississauga (Hwy 10, N of QEW), on Thursday, August 7, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, August 8, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment Springcreek Cemetery.2
| Last Edited | 3 Apr 2015 |
Percy Zwicker1
M, #23275, b. 12 June 1916, d. 27 October 1992
Family | Melba Bezanson b. 5 Nov 1921, d. 3 Aug 2013 |
Percy Zwicker was born on 12 June 1916.1 He married Melba Bezanson.1 Percy Zwicker died on 27 October 1992 at Mississauga, Ontario, at age 76.2 He was buried on 30 October 1992 in Springcreek Cemetery, Mississauga, Ontario.2
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 14 November 1992:
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 14 November 1992:
ZWICKER, Percy E., - Mississauga, Ont., died October 27, 1992, at home.
Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Everette and Hattie (Harrie) Zwicker. He was retired from Via Rail after 43 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, the former Melba Bezanson; daughter, Judy (Mrs. Neil Watson), Mississauga; son, Robert, Mississauga; six grandchildren.
Funeral was held October 30, in St. Luke's on the Hill United Church, Mississauga, Rev. Paul Morrow officiated. Burial was in Springcreek Cemetery, Mississauga.2
Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Everette and Hattie (Harrie) Zwicker. He was retired from Via Rail after 43 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, the former Melba Bezanson; daughter, Judy (Mrs. Neil Watson), Mississauga; son, Robert, Mississauga; six grandchildren.
Funeral was held October 30, in St. Luke's on the Hill United Church, Mississauga, Rev. Paul Morrow officiated. Burial was in Springcreek Cemetery, Mississauga.2
| Last Edited | 3 Apr 2015 |
Lewis S. Bezanson1
M, #23278, b. 17 October 1931, d. 11 September 2002
| Father* | Robie Silas Bezanson1 b. Dec 1902, d. 12 Sep 1990 |
| Mother* | Laura Baker1 b. 1904, d. 12 Apr 2002 |
Family | Florence Edith Chapman b. 24 May 1931, d. 16 Mar 2023 |
| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Lewis S. Bezanson was also known as Lewis A. Bezanson.2 He was also known as Lou Bezanson.2 He was born on 17 October 1931.1 He married Florence Edith Chapman.1 Lewis S. Bezanson died on 11 September 2002 at St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, at age 70.2 He was buried on 14 September 2002 in United Baptist Church Cemetery, Isaac's Harbour, Nova Scotia.2
Obituary from The Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 13 September 2002:
Obituary from The Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 13 September 2002:
BEZANSON, Lewis A. "Lou" - 70, Isaac's Harbour, Guysborough Co., passed away September 11, 2002, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish, with his wife Florence, son, David and son-in-law, Ken, by his side.
Born in Halifax, in 1931, he was a son of the late Robie and Laura (Baker) Bezanson. Lou had various jobs, cabinetmaker, taxi driver, airport transfer driver, Halifax transit driver and later was promoted to Chief Inspector. He moved to Isaac's Harbour in 1974, where he ran the general store and worked for the Guysborough Housing (Villa) for 20 years. He was a volunteer with the Harbourview Fire Department for 16 years. After retirement, Lewis spent time doing his hobbies, working with wood, fixing his home and doing odd jobs. He will be missed by his wife, the former Florence Chapman; sons, David (Laura), Truro; Wayne (Tina), Minnesota; daughters, Nancy (Mrs. Andrew Peters), England; Susan (Mrs. Ken Peters), Prince Edward Island; sister, Melba Zwicker (late husband Percy), Mississauga, Ont; Ruth (Mrs. Vernon MacWilliam), Cornwall, Ont; brother, Fred (Marilyn), Sedona, Ariz; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today and funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, both in Isaac's Harbour United Baptist Church, Rev. Joanna Doak officiating. Burial in Isaac's Harbour United Baptist Cemetery. Family flowers only by request.2
Born in Halifax, in 1931, he was a son of the late Robie and Laura (Baker) Bezanson. Lou had various jobs, cabinetmaker, taxi driver, airport transfer driver, Halifax transit driver and later was promoted to Chief Inspector. He moved to Isaac's Harbour in 1974, where he ran the general store and worked for the Guysborough Housing (Villa) for 20 years. He was a volunteer with the Harbourview Fire Department for 16 years. After retirement, Lewis spent time doing his hobbies, working with wood, fixing his home and doing odd jobs. He will be missed by his wife, the former Florence Chapman; sons, David (Laura), Truro; Wayne (Tina), Minnesota; daughters, Nancy (Mrs. Andrew Peters), England; Susan (Mrs. Ken Peters), Prince Edward Island; sister, Melba Zwicker (late husband Percy), Mississauga, Ont; Ruth (Mrs. Vernon MacWilliam), Cornwall, Ont; brother, Fred (Marilyn), Sedona, Ariz; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today and funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, both in Isaac's Harbour United Baptist Church, Rev. Joanna Doak officiating. Burial in Isaac's Harbour United Baptist Cemetery. Family flowers only by request.2
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2023 |
Florence Edith Chapman1,2
F, #23279, b. 24 May 1931, d. 16 March 2023
Family | Lewis S. Bezanson b. 17 Oct 1931, d. 11 Sep 2002 |
Florence Edith Chapman was born on 24 May 1931.1,3 She married Lewis S. Bezanson.3 Florence Edith Chapman died on 16 March 2023 at Northwood Care, Halifax, Nova Scotia, at age 91.1
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 29 March 2023:
Obituary from G. W. Giffin Funeral Home Ltd. (Country Harbour, Nova Scotia), 29 March 2023:
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 29 March 2023:
Florence Edith "Flo" BEZANSON
Age 91, formerly of Isaac's Harbour, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 in Northwood Terrace, Halifax. To view the full obituary and send online condolences, please visit: www.gwgiffin.com.4
Age 91, formerly of Isaac's Harbour, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 in Northwood Terrace, Halifax. To view the full obituary and send online condolences, please visit: www.gwgiffin.com.4
Obituary from G. W. Giffin Funeral Home Ltd. (Country Harbour, Nova Scotia), 29 March 2023:
Bezanson, Florence "Flo" Edith
Age 91, of Halifax and formerly of Isaac’s Harbour, Guysborough County, passed away in Northwood Care, Halifax, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Born in Bridgewater, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Helen (Zwicker) Chapman.
In her younger years Flo worked at Maritime Tel & Tel and then spent 15 years at home raising her family. She returned to work at the Halifax County Hospital where she trained as an Occupational Therapy Aid. She later moved to Isaac’s Harbour where she owned and operated the general store with her husband Lou. She loved doing things for her family and the seniors in her community; she played crib, scrabble, cards and loved to socialize and share a good laugh. Flo loved to read, watch old movies, and listen to music. Flo liked to follow the Oscars and dressed up on the night of the awards. She was also a member of the Rebecca Lodge in Goldboro and a member of the Red Hats.
Flo is survived by sons, David (Laura), Wayne (Tina); daughters, Nancy Peters, Susan (Ken) Peters; 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ruth MacWilliam; brother-in-law, Fred Bezanson, many nieces, nephews and their families.
She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Lewis; sister-in-law, Melba (Percy) Zwicker; stepsisters, Joyce Shepperd, Catherine Seaman, Phyllis Chapman, Fran Hopper and her stepbrother, Edwin Chapman; brother-in-law, Vernon MacWilliam, sister-in-law, Marilyn Bezanson.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Goldboro Interpretive Centre with Pastor Scott Chandler officiating. Interment will follow in Isaac’s Harbour Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the dignified and compassionate care of G.W. Giffin Funeral Home, 17545, Hwy 316, Country Harbour.1
Age 91, of Halifax and formerly of Isaac’s Harbour, Guysborough County, passed away in Northwood Care, Halifax, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Born in Bridgewater, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Helen (Zwicker) Chapman.
In her younger years Flo worked at Maritime Tel & Tel and then spent 15 years at home raising her family. She returned to work at the Halifax County Hospital where she trained as an Occupational Therapy Aid. She later moved to Isaac’s Harbour where she owned and operated the general store with her husband Lou. She loved doing things for her family and the seniors in her community; she played crib, scrabble, cards and loved to socialize and share a good laugh. Flo loved to read, watch old movies, and listen to music. Flo liked to follow the Oscars and dressed up on the night of the awards. She was also a member of the Rebecca Lodge in Goldboro and a member of the Red Hats.
Flo is survived by sons, David (Laura), Wayne (Tina); daughters, Nancy Peters, Susan (Ken) Peters; 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ruth MacWilliam; brother-in-law, Fred Bezanson, many nieces, nephews and their families.
She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Lewis; sister-in-law, Melba (Percy) Zwicker; stepsisters, Joyce Shepperd, Catherine Seaman, Phyllis Chapman, Fran Hopper and her stepbrother, Edwin Chapman; brother-in-law, Vernon MacWilliam, sister-in-law, Marilyn Bezanson.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Goldboro Interpretive Centre with Pastor Scott Chandler officiating. Interment will follow in Isaac’s Harbour Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the dignified and compassionate care of G.W. Giffin Funeral Home, 17545, Hwy 316, Country Harbour.1
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2023 |
Citations
- [S680] Florence "Flo" Edith Bezanson Death Notice, G. W. Giffin Funeral Home Ltd. (Country Harbour, Nova Scotia), accessed 29 March 2023.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 188, 246, where her surname is "Chipman."
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 188, 246.
- [S2] Florence Edith "Flo" Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 29 March 2023.