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 |
| Relationship | 5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Michael Bezanson died before 2 May 1988.2
| Last Edited | 4 May 2002 |
Carole Jean Dunn1,2
F, #23563, b. 23 December 1943, d. 9 February 2023
Family | Terrell Ellis Bezanson |
Carole Jean (Dunn) Bezanson
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
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
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 Edited | 11 Feb 2023 |
Citations
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:
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.2Born 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
| Last Edited | 5 May 2014 |
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 |
| Relationship | 5th 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 Edited | 6 Dec 2003 |
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:
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
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 Edited | 24 Apr 2015 |
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 199, 252.
- [S680] Lola Rosann (Fraser) Bezanson Death Notice, Serenity Lindsay Funeral Homes & Crematorium.
- [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 |
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| Relationship | 5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Emmerson George Bezanson
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
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
| Last Edited | 31 Jan 2022 |
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 199, 252.
- [S2] Emmerson George Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 31 January 2022.
- [S680] Emmerson George Bezanson Death Notice, White Family Funeral Homes (Kentville, Nova Scotia), accessed 31 January 2022.
- [S662] Roberta Joudrey, "Nova Scotia Obituaries", citing Halifax Herald, 29 January 2003, Thomas Chester "Tim" Bezanson.
- [S2] Stephen Gordon "Steve" Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 6 February 2021.
- [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 |
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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:
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
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 Edited | 29 Nov 2018 |
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 |
| Relationship | 6th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Stephen Gordon Bezanson
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
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 Edited | 6 Feb 2021 |