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VIRGINIA BEACH - David Ernest Bezanson passed away Aug. 1, 2010.

He was born Oct. 30, 1932 in Needham, Mass. Mr. Bezanson served 37 years in the U.S. Navy and retired in 1988 as command master chief.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 49 years, Geraldine B. Bezanson of Virginia Beach; son, Anthony (Michelle) Bezanson of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, Aarica Bezanson, Jessica Virgili, Robert Dexter and Gabriel Fox; and three great-grandchildren, Logan, Chloe and Gabi.

Services are private.²

Garrabrant, Carol Anne (nee Bezanson), age 72 of Pitman, NJ on Feb. 13, 2014.

Carol was a member of the National Women of the Arts. She was an avid artist and enjoyed traveling especially to New England and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Survived by her husband of 45 years William A., daughter Karen E. and brother Thomas Bezanson.

Memorial Service will be private at the convenience of the family.⁴

BEZANSON, Hugh Raymond - 77, New Glasgow, formerly of Eureka, Pictou Co., passed away Thursday, October 11, 2001, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.

Born in Eureka, he was a son of the late Raymond and Clara (MacDonald) Bezanson. Prior to residing in New Glasgow for the past year, he was a lifelong resident of Eureka. He was a veteran of the Second World War. He was a former employee of MacGregor Bedding and Sommex. He was a member, Elder and former Sunday school superintendent of Wesley United Church, Eureka.

He is survived by his wife, the former, Mary (Perry); son, Henry (Emily), Eureka; daughter, Marlene (Robert) Tracey, Eureka; daughter-in-law, Diane Bezanson, Stellarton; grandchildren, Denise Roussy, John Bezanson, Allan Bezanson; great-granddaughters, Brianne Roussy, Renee Roussy; special little friend, Carley MacAulay; sisters, Winnie (Roy) Hattie, Pictou; Shirley (Maurice) Clayton, Hammonds Plains; brother, Donald (Donalda), Hopewell; uncle, Donald Bezanson, New Glasgow.

He was predeceased by son, Raymond; sisters, Eleanor Smith and Jessie Proudfoot. His remains will rest in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow from where funeral services will be held today at 4 p.m., Rev. Charles MacPherson officiating. Burial in Abercrombie Cemetery.²

New Glasgow/Eureka – Mary Elizabeth Bezanson, New Glasgow, 81, of Samson Court, New Glasgow, formerly of Eureka, passed away Sunday, November 9th, 2008 at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.

She was born in North Carolina, September 28, 1927. Mary had been a resident of New Glasgow for the past eight years, before that having resided in Eureka most of her life. She was a former employee of Riverview Home and then was employed at Michelin Tire, Granton Plant. She was a member of the former Wesley United Church, Eureka and the Michelin Retiree’s Club.

She is survived by her son, Henry (Emily), Eureka; Marlene (Robert) Tracey, Fort McMurray; sister, Daisy, Clyde River, NS; grandchildren: Denise (Andrew) Roussy, Trenton; John (Lisa) Bezanson, New Glasgow; Allan (Janesta) Bezanson, Stellarton; great-grandchildren: Brianne and Renee Roussy; Sophia Bezanson.

She was predeceased by her husband, Hugh; son, Raymond; daughter-in-law, Diane Bezanson.

The family will receive visitors from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, from where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday with Rev. Charles McPherson officiating. Burial will be in the Abercrombie Cemetery.²

BEZANSON, Raymond Hugh (Ray) - 49, Abercrombie, formerly of Eureka, died September 5, 1997, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.

Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of Hugh and Mary (Perry) Bezanson, Eureka. He was a resident of Abercrombie for most of his married life. He was a member of Wesley United Church, Eureka. He was a school bus driver with Chebucto Regional School Board and also drove with Reid's Bus Service. He was a former owner and operator of Abercrombie Grocery and also worked as a car salesman throughout Pictou County.

Surviving are his wife, the former Diane Fraser; daughter, Denise (Mrs. Andrew Roussy), Trenton; two granddaughters; sister, Marlene (Mrs. Robert Tracy), Eureka; brother, Henry, Eureka; two nephews.

Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 4 p.m. Sunday, both in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, Rev. Charles MacPherson officiating. Burial in Abercrombie Cemetery.²

BEZANSON, Dorothy "Diane" - 58, Trenton, formerly of Abercrombie, passed away December 4, 2006, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.

Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Alexander Munroe and Stella Harris (Wadden) Fraser. Diane had been a resident of Trenton for the past year prior to which she was a long-time resident of Abercrombie. She was a former co-owner of Abercrombie Grocery with husband Raymond. Diane was an avid fiddler, having taught fiddle lessons for many years and played for numerous dances and other events. She was a member of Pictou County Fiddlers and the Caledonia Orchestra.

Diane is survived by daughter, Denise (Andrew) Roussy, Trenton; grandchildren, Brianne and Renee; her companion, Hastings Hatt, New Glasgow; brothers, Doug (Margaret Ann) Fraser, Abercrombie; Edward (Alice) Fraser, Abercrombie; Max (Donna) Fraser, Truro; sisters, Lillas (Kenny) Sartoris, Abercrombie; Frances (John) Harb, Abercrombie; Barbara (Stuart) Young, Mountville; several nieces and nephews.

Diane was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Hugh Bezanson and brother, Allister (in infancy).

Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 7, Rev. Charles McPherson officiating. Burial will be in Abercrombie Cemetery.²