Michael Bezanson1

M, #23561, d. before 2 May 1988
Father*Donald Owen Bezanson1 b. 7 Sep 1921, d. 2 Nov 2002
Mother*Bessie Cameron1 d. 2 May 1988
Relationship5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Michael Bezanson died before 2 May 1988.2
Last Edited4 May 2002

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 199.
  2. [S577] Victoria Fraser, Obituary for Elizabeth Bezanson in "Elizabeth (Bessie) Bezanson of Springville," listserve message October 20, 2001, where he is listed as deceased in his mother's obituary.

Carole Jean Dunn1,2

F, #23563, b. 23 December 1943, d. 9 February 2023

Family

Terrell Ellis Bezanson
Carole Jean (Dunn) Bezanson
     Carole Jean Dunn was born on 23 December 1943 at Windsor, Nova Scotia.1 She married Terrell Ellis Bezanson.2 Carole Jean Dunn died on 9 February 2023 at Hants Community Hospital, Windsor, Nova Scotia, at age 79.1

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 11 February 2023:
Carole Jean BEZANSON

Age 79, of Garlands Crossing, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 9, 2023 in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Windsor on December 23, 1943 she was a daughter of the late Basil C. and Lillian I. (Barker) Dunn. At just nine months old, Carole’s father was killed in action in Italy and she was raised by her mom and stepfather, the late Walter E. “Wad” Phillips.

Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to DeMont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor, where a visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday, February 13th (masks are encouraged). A funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 14th in DeMont Family Funeral Home Chapel (masks are encouraged), Rev. Garnet Parker officiating. A reception will follow in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre. To read full obituary and/or send messages of condolence to the family, visit: www.demontfamilyfuneralhome.ca.1


     Obituary from DeMont Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service (Windsor, Nova Scotia):
Obituary of Carole Jean Bezanson

Age 79, of Garlands Crossing, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 9, 2023 in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Windsor on December 23, 1943 she was a daughter of the late Basil C. and Lillian I. (Barker) Dunn. At just nine months old Carole’s father was killed in action in Italy and she was raised by her mom and step-father, the late Walter E. “Wad” Phillips.

Carole was stricken with a debilitating disease at a young age but despite that she was able to accomplish anything she put her mind to including raising her family and volunteering at the children’s school when they were younger. She loved her husband and family immensely. Their grandchildren and great-grandchildren always put a smile on her face and brightened her day. Carole loved gardening, birds, baking, music and spending time crocheting.

She is survived by her husband, Terrell “Terry”; son, Jeff (Carolyn), Hantsport; daughter, Laura (Pieter) Rondhuis, Almonte, Ont; grandchildren, Nicholas, Alan, Melyssa, Amber, Aly, Emily and Hannah; great-grandchildren, Aurora, Donavan, Sophia, Jace, Ava and Millie; brothers, Ronnie (Patti) Phillips, Windsor; Wayne “Dub” (Chrissy) Phillips, Brooklyn; Terry (Kathy) Phillips, Garlands Crossing.
Besides her parents and step-father, Carole was predeceased by her brothers, John Barker and Jim Phillips; sister, Kim (Phillips) Garden.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Cathryn Smith, the staff of Dykeland Lodge and the staff of Unit 200 at Hants Community Hospital for the wonderful care given to Carole.

Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to DeMont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor, where a visitation will be held 6-8 p.m., Monday, February 13 (masks are encouraged). A funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 14 in DeMont Family Funeral Home Chapel (masks are encouraged), Rev. Garnet Parker officiating. A reception will follow in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting: www.demontfamilyfuneralhome.ca.3
Last Edited11 Feb 2023

Citations

  1. [S2] Carole Jean Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 11 February 2023.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 199.
  3. [S680] Carole Jean Bezanson Death Notice, DeMont Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service (Windsor, Nova Scotia), accessed 11 February 2023.

Donald Dunnington1

M, #23565, b. circa 1937, d. 10 April 2005

Family

Patricia Carol Bezanson
     Donald Dunnington was born circa 1937 at Niagara Falls, Ontario.2 He married Patricia Carol Bezanson.1 Donald Dunnington died on 10 April 2005 at Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia.2

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 11 April 2005:
DUNNINGTON, Donald Francis - 68, Granville Centre, Annapolis Co., passed away April 10, 2005, in Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown.

Born in Niagara Falls, Ont., he was the youngest son of the late George and Beatrice (Prentice) Dunnington.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy (Bezanson); son, Rod, Toronto; daughter, Leslie, Bedford; sisters, Jessie Dunn, Niagara Falls; his twin, Dorothy Noble, St. Mary's, Ont; brothers, Arthur, George (Barbara), Halifax; Harry (Joan), Lower Sackville; Harold (Joan), Granville Centre. Prior to his illness, he was very active in amateur radio, known by his call sign VE1AMJ. He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge, Past Master of Fairview Lodge, member of the Scottish Rite, Royal Standard Lodge and the Eureka Lodge in Annapolis Royal.

Visitation will be held 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, with the Masonic Lodge holding their service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, followed by funeral service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, all in Kaulbach Family Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal with Rev. James MacIntosh officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.2
He was buried on 13 April 2005 in Woodlawn Cemetery.2
Last Edited5 May 2014

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 199.
  2. [S2] Donald Francis Dunnington Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 11 April 2005.

Lewis Richard Bezanson1

M, #23572, b. 27 July 1926, d. 1991
Father*Chester Gordon Bezanson1 b. 3 May 1903, d. 3 Jan 1995
Mother*Clara Bell Power1 b. 22 Nov 1898, d. 4 Sep 1994

Family

Lola Rosann Fraser b. 1929, d. 1 Aug 2009
Relationship5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Lewis Richard Bezanson was born on 27 July 1926 at Hall's Harbour, Nova Scotia.1 He married Lola Rosann Fraser on 12 November 1947. He was 21.1,2 Lewis Richard Bezanson died in 1991.2 He was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Billtown, Nova Scotia.2
Last Edited6 Dec 2003

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 199, 252.
  2. [S351] Family History Committee, Cemetery Records of Kings County, Lakeview Cemetery, Billtown, Section 3, Stone 83, "Lewis R. Bezanson, 1926-1991, his wife, Lola R., 1929- , married 12 Nov 1947."

Lola Rosann Fraser1,2

F, #23573, b. 1929, d. 1 August 2009

Family

Lewis Richard Bezanson b. 27 Jul 1926, d. 1991
     Lola Rosann Fraser was born in 1929.3 She married Lewis Richard Bezanson on 12 November 1947. He was 21.1,3 Lola Rosann Fraser died on 1 August 2009 at Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, Nova Scotia.2 She was buried on 4 August 2009 in Lakeview Cemetery, Billtown, Nova Scotia.2,3

     Obituary from Serenity Lindsay Funeral Homes & Crematorium:
Lola Rosann Bezanson (Fraser), 80, Berwick, Kings Co., passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2009, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, with family by her side.

Born in Halls Harbour, Kings Co., Lola was a daughter of the late Royal and Lola (Kaizer) Fraser. She worked at the W.K.M. Hospital in Berwick, and then joined the staff of the Grand View Manor, Berwick, when it opened in 1970 and where she worked until her retirement in 1991. Lola was a member of the Billtown Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Surviving are daughters, Connie (Steve Boudreau) McCamon, Coldbrook; Judy (Randy) Rockwell, Waterville; grandchildren, Robert (Dana MacMillan) McCamon, Sackville; Aimee McCamon, Edmonton, Alberta; Leigh and Caitlyn Rockwell, both at home, Waterville; great-grandchildren, Owen and Lola; sisters, Leota Daniels, Windsor; Leona (Paul) Boylan, Halls Harbour; sisters-in-law, Mary Fraser, South Berwick; Olive Fraser, Halls Harbour; several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her true love and husband, Lewis R. Bezanson; sisters, Lima (Reg) Horsley; Alta (Bill) Campure; Mildred "Mim" (Rufus) Rockwell; brothers, Eldon (Muriel); Blake, Raymond and Lorimer Fraser; brother-in-law, Ken Daniels.

Visitation will take place 7-9 p.m., Monday, in the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, Berwick, N.S. Funeral service will take place 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 4, in the Billtown Baptist Church, Hwy # 221, Billtown. Rev. Gerald Zinck officiating, with burial in the Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeville.2
Last Edited24 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 199, 252.
  2. [S680] Lola Rosann (Fraser) Bezanson Death Notice, Serenity Lindsay Funeral Homes & Crematorium.
  3. [S351] Family History Committee, Cemetery Records of Kings County, Lakeview Cemetery, Billtown, Section 3, Stone 83, "Lewis R. Bezanson, 1926-1991, his wife, Lola R., 1929- , married 12 Nov 1947."

Emmerson George Bezanson1

M, #23576, b. 24 October 1928, d. 23 January 2022
Father*Chester Gordon Bezanson1 b. 3 May 1903, d. 3 Jan 1995
Mother*Clara Bell Power1 b. 22 Nov 1898, d. 4 Sep 1994

Family

Arlene Myrtle Coleman b. 11 Dec 1932, d. 7 Mar 2016
Child
Relationship5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
Emmerson George Bezanson
     Emmerson George Bezanson was born on 24 October 1928.1 He married Arlene Myrtle Coleman on 27 June 1951. He was 22. She was 18.1 Emmerson George Bezanson died on 23 January 2022 at age 93.2,3

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 31 January 2022:
Emmerson George BEZANSON

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Emmerson George Bezanson, 93, of Berwick. Emmerson previously lived in Black Rock for over 60 years, working in his woodlots and Christmas tree farms. Emmerson loved nature and could tell you the name of any bird that he saw when working in the woods.

Emmerson was predeceased by his parents, Chester and Clara (Powers); wife, Arlene (Coleman); son, Stephen and brother, Lewis.

He is survived by sister, Doris Rogers; daughter-in-law, Deborah; granddaughter, Jennifer (Kel); grandson, Gordon (Alyssa); great-grandson, Devon and great-granddaughter, Audrina.

Many thanks to his neighbour, Doris Doherty, for her great help over the years; she was a daughter to him.

A graveside service will be held in the Spring in West Black Rock Cemetery, beside Arlene.2

Census, Residence

Lived2003Emmerson George Bezanson lived in Black Rock, Nova Scotia, on 20 January 2003.4
Lived2021He lived in Grand View Manor, Berwick, Nova Scotia, in 2021.5
Last Edited31 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 199, 252.
  2. [S2] Emmerson George Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 31 January 2022.
  3. [S680] Emmerson George Bezanson Death Notice, White Family Funeral Homes (Kentville, Nova Scotia), accessed 31 January 2022.
  4. [S662] Roberta Joudrey, "Nova Scotia Obituaries", citing Halifax Herald, 29 January 2003, Thomas Chester "Tim" Bezanson.
  5. [S2] Stephen Gordon "Steve" Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 6 February 2021.
  6. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 252.

Arlene Myrtle Coleman1,2

F, #23577, b. 11 December 1932, d. 7 March 2016

Family

Emmerson George Bezanson b. 24 Oct 1928, d. 23 Jan 2022
Child
     Arlene Myrtle Coleman was born on 11 December 1932.2 She married Emmerson George Bezanson on 27 June 1951. She was 18. He was 22.2 Arlene Myrtle Coleman died on 7 March 2016 at Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, Nova Scotia, at age 83.1

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 10 March 2016:
Arlene Myrtle Bezanson – Age 83, of Black Rock, Kings County, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Berwick, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Ruby (O’Neil) Coleman.

She had been employed as a Nurses Aid, working at the Mountain View Youth Rehab and Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre. Arlene was also active in politics, being a member of the Conservative Party.

She is survived by her husband, Emmerson; a son, Steve (Deb), Black Rock; granddaughter, Jennifer and her son, Devon, Black Rock; grandson, Gordon (Alyssa) and daughter, Audrina, Quispamsis, New Brunswick; sisters, Dora, Eleanor and Helen; brothers, Allison (Linda) and Ivan (Kitty); nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by brothers-in-law, Nathan, Leonard and Jack.

There will be no visitation, by request. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016 in the Black Rock Baptist Church, Pastor Marie McCullum officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the West Black Rock Cemetery.1
Last Edited29 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S2] Arlene Myrtle Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 10 March 2016.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 199, 252.
  3. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 252.

Stephen Gordon Bezanson1

M, #23578, b. 23 April 1952, d. 3 February 2021
Father*Emmerson George Bezanson1 b. 24 Oct 1928, d. 23 Jan 2022
Mother*Arlene Myrtle Coleman1 b. 11 Dec 1932, d. 7 Mar 2016

Family

Deborah Chisholm
Relationship6th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
Stephen Gordon Bezanson
     Stephen Gordon Bezanson was born on 23 April 1952 at Berwick, Nova Scotia.1 He married Deborah Chisholm.1 Stephen Gordon Bezanson died on 3 February 2021 at age 68.2

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 6 February 2021:
Age 68, of Kentville, formerly Black Rock, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Steve was the only child of Emmerson Bezanson, Grand View Manor, Berwick and the late Arlene (Coleman) Bezanson.

Steve started school at the one-room schoolhouse in Lovelace Corner, graduating from Central Kings Rural High School, where he was active in Army Cadets. As a cadet, he achieved the rank of Cadet Major and had the opportunity of attending Expo 67, as well as representing Canada at the Outward Bound School in Towyn, Wales in 1970. After working managerial roles in retail for over 21 years, Steve returned to work with his father at Bezanson Family Christmas Tree Farm, Black Rock, until retirement.

Besides his father, Emmerson, Steve is survived by his wife of 46 years, Deborah (Chisholm) Bezanson; daughter, Jennifer (Kel); son, Gord (Alyssa); grandson, Devon; step granddaughter, Audrina; sister-in-law, Katherine (Greg) Sanford; sister-in-law, Carmel Chisholm; brother-in-law, Rod Chisholm; as well as various nieces and nephews.

Steve was predeceased by grandparents, Chester and Clara Bezanson and Arthur and Ruby Coleman; mother, Arlene; in-laws, Aubrey and Sadie Chisholm; sister and brother-in-law, Stuart and Pat Keddy, and brother-in-law, Tom Chisholm.

The family would like to thank Dr. Melanie MacNeil for her compassion and care, Brian Taylor, Ian Iglesias and Chris Taylor for their support during Steve's illness.

Cremation has taken place and his ashes will be spread on his daughter's land at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.2
Last Edited6 Feb 2021

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 252.
  2. [S2] Stephen Gordon "Steve" Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 6 February 2021.