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Leslie Elliott Bezanson ~ Kingston, NS

Les passed away on February 15, 2020 after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Supported by the loving care and prayers of family, friends and his medical team he exceeded the prognosis for his disease and was able to die at home, as he wanted to do.

He was born January 24th, 1948 to the late Leslie and Phyllis (Davidson) Bezanson. He joined the military at a young age and did tours in Germany and Israel, retiring after thirteen years. Les was a member of the Kingston District Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years. He was also a member of the Aylesford Baptist Church where he served as trustee, usher, teller and led several Alpha groups and Bible studies.

Les had an active sense of humour and teased the VON nurse the night before he died. When he was around, you knew he was there. Les was always ready to give a helping hand and was a sort of Mr. Fixit on the street.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Betty (Barkhouse) Bezanson, their daughters Cynthia MacDonald, Morristown, Kerri Sholtz, Elliot Lake, Ontario, Susanne (Derek) Bouwman, Lockhartville and April (Terry) McAlear, Kingston, son-in-law Paul Sholtz. He is also survived by grandchildren Greg Sholtz (Regan Lee), Sondra Sholtz (Frank Cabral), Isabelle Bouwman (Jordan Robb), Rachael (Micah) Timmermans, Martinus Bouwman, Brady McAlear, Kelly Bouwman and Taylor McAlear. Also surviving are great-granddaughter, Sophia and another to be born in March.

He is survived by his siblings Orlean (Charlie) Sketchley, Mary Lou Hudson, Grace Garcia, Patricia Wirven, Cheryl (Terry) Stewart and Charlie (Karen) Davidson. He is also survived by Betty’s family, Mary (Frank) Mitchell, Mark Sharkoff, Barbara Barkhouse, Pat (Jack) Snoyer, many nieces and nephews from both families.

Les was predeceased by his parents, son Nicklaus, sisters Della Baker, Bernice Dunlop, Bonnie McKie, brother Jackson Bezanson, sister-in-law Genevieve Sharkoff and brother-in-law Peter Barkhouse.

The family wants to thank the medical team who took such good care of Les, Dr. Kevin McGuire, the Annapolis Palliative Care team, Annapolis Valley VON, Peter and the staff at Superstore Pharmacy, the EHS responders and the homemakers who were so good to him.

Cremation has taken place. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Carey Me Fund, the Annapolis Valley VON or Kingston District Volunteer Fire Department.

There will be visitation from 6-8 PM Tuesday, February 18th in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448. The funeral service will be held at the Aylesford Baptist Church, 2543 Highway1 followed by a reception on Wednesday, February 19th at 2pm. Pastor Patrick Gilbert will be officiating. Private family interment will be in the Tremont Cemetery.^2,3

BEZANSON, Jackson David (Jack), 53, of Kentville, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009, at home.

Born in Wolfville, he was a son of the late Leslie and Phyllis (Davidson) Bezanson. He had been employed as Office Administrator with Connors Diesel, New Minas. He enjoyed playing the guitar, Kung-Fu, motorcycling and keeping busy.

He is survived by his common-law partner, Rebecca MacKenzie; daughters, Nicole Bezanson (Mark Wood), Kentville; Kimberly Bezanson, Port Williams; sisters, Della Baker, Alberta; Ellen "Orlean" (Charles) Sketchley, British Columbia; Mary Lou Hudson (Al Luck), British Columbia; Patricia (Brian) Wirvin, Wolfville; Grace Garcia, Toronto; Cheryl (Terry) Stewart, Amherst; brothers, Leslie "Les" (Betty) Bezanson, Kingston; Charlie (Karen) Davidson, Black River; brother-in-law, Jim Dunlop, California; stepson, A.J. Wells (Jen Bond), West Gore; stepgrandchildren, Riely, Raven and A.J; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by sisters, Bernice Dunlop and Linda May "Bonnie" MacKie. Cremation has taken place under the direction of White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. There will be no visitation, by family request. The funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, in White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Rev. Robyn Brown-Hewitt officiating. Burial will take place in West Brooklyn Cemetery, Kings County.²

LIGHTFOOT (Lowe, Bezanson), Hannah 'Maude' - The family of Maude Lightfoot announces her peaceful passing on Monday, November 9, 2015, in Harbourview Lodge, Sheet Harbour. Born in Moser River on October 30, 1920, Maude was the eldest of four children born to the late William Angus and Jennetta Belle (Naugler) Bezanson.

Maude was a generous and selfless lady, who despite her age of 95 years retained her quiet style and wit. She made and kept friends wherever she lived as demonstrated by the crowds that attended the recent 95th birthday gala for 'Aunt Maude'. Maude was a lifelong adherent of the United Church and belonged to the UCW in each community she resided. Maude's homemaking skills were renowned and she lavished her friends and family with resulting bounty.

Maude is survived by her brother, Norman (Marie) Bezanson, Edmonton; grandchildren, Paul and Lacey Collier and Lisa Collier and her daughters, Paige and Claire; Bezanson nieces and nephews, Barry, Brian and Wanda Lowe; Louise, Stephen and Brent Bezanson; Donna, Robert and Karl Bezanson; and great niece, Sarah Bezanson and their families. She is also survived by many Lowe and Lightfoot nieces and nephews of whom she was very fond.

Maude was predeceased by her first husband of 25 years, Ellis Lowe; her second husband of 21 years, Roland Lightfoot; her daughter and only child, Ardith Dawne (Lowe) Collier; her parents; sister, Mary Lowe; brother, Blair Bezanson; sister-inlaw, Marjorie Bezanson; brother-in-law, Charles E. Lowe.

Visitation will be held today in St. Andrew's United Church, Moser River from 7-9 p.m. with prayers at 7:30 p.m., and where funeral service will be held Thursday, November 12 at 11 a.m. Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, reception will follow burial in Moser River Community Centre.⁵

Lowe, Mary Olive, 58, of 89 Slater Street, Dartmouth, died Monday in the Victoria General Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born in Moser River, she was a daughter of Jeanetta (Naugler) and the late William A. Bezanson.

Surviving are two sons, Barry, Lahr, Germany; Brian, Moncton; a daughter, Wanda, at home; a sister, Maude (Mrs. Roland Lightfoot), Kentville; two brothers, Blair, Moser River; Norman, Edmonton; a granddaughter Susan.

She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Elmer in 1978 and a granddaughter, Shannon in 1979. The body is in Mattatall's Funeral Home, Dartmouth, today. Wednesday it will be in St. Andrew's United Church, Moser River, where funeral service will be held at a later date, Rev. Ronald Dixon officiating, with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Moser River.³

BEZANSON, Blair William Richard - 80, Moser River, passed away May 22, 2004, in Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital, Sheet Harbour.

Born February 9, 1924, in Moser River, he was a son of the late William Angus and Jennetta Belle (Naugler) Bezanson. Blair was a veteran of the Second World War, having served with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders. He worked with D.J. Turner Ltd., for 35 years, retiring in 1982. He enjoyed salmon fishing, working in his vegetable garden and his woodlot. He was known for having the straightest wood piles on the Eastern Shore. Blair took great pride and pleasure in his family.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marjorie (Turner); children, Louise (John) Krauch, Pleasant Harbour; Stephen (Karen) Bezanson, Hatchet Lake; Brent (Linda) Bezanson, Mount Uniacke; grandchildren, Jamie (Tracey) Caddick, Rebecca (David) Fahie, Kristina (Mark) Brown, Cynthia and Haley Krauch, Andrea (George) Loveridge, Ian Bezanson, Michelle, Brianne and Danielle Bezanson; great-grandchildren, Emily and Justin Caddick, Hannah and Jeremy Fahie, Maddison, Mikayla and Meagan Brown; sister, Maude Lightfoot, Pleasant Harbour; brother, Norman (Marie) Bezanson, Edmonton, Alta.

Blair was predeceased by sister, Mary Olive Lowe; brothers-in-law, Charles E. Lowe, Ellis Lowe, Ronald Lightfoot, Gerald Turner, and Sherman Turner.

Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with prayers at 7:30 p.m., all today in Ecum Secum Funeral Home. Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, in St. John's Anglican Church, Necum Teuch, Marilyn Lamb officiating. Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, Moser River. Reception to follow in Moser River Fire Hall.⁴

BEZANSON, Marjorie Alice - Moser River, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 14, 2005, in her 73rd year.

Born in Halifax on March 28, 1932, Marjorie was the youngest child of Carl and Rita (Miller) Turner. Living her entire life in the village of Moser River, Marjorie and her husband, Blair, raised their three children, Louise, Stephen and Brent, in the home they built themselves as newlyweds. Marjorie was a wonderful mother who instilled in her children the importance of life's simple pleasures and the basic values that are often overlooked. Marjorie often said how blessed she felt to be able to pass on these same things to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, to show them the joy that can be found in a spring bloom or the first hint of life in a summer garden, the wonder of a walk in the woods, the fun that is to be had in a swimming hole, and the pleasure of tasting warm baked bread with homemade strawberry jam. Marjorie was an independent and headstrong lady and jumped into any challenge with enthusiasm. She lived a full life and was loved and respected by many.

Marjorie was predeceased by her husband, Blair William Richard Bezanson, and brothers, Gerald and Sherman Turner.

She is survived by her children, Louise (John) Krauch, Tangier; Stephen (Karen), Hatchet Lake; Brent (Linda), Mount Uniacke; grandchildren, Jamie (Tracy) Caddick, Rebecca (David) Fahie, Kristina (Mark) Brown, Andrea (George) Loveridge, Ian Bezanson, Michelle, Brianne and Danielle Bezanson, Cynthia and Hailey Krauch; great-grandchildren, Emily and Justin Caddick, Hannah and Jeremy Fahie, Maddison, Mikayla and Meagan Brown, Declan Loveridge; sisters, Shirley (Laurie) Hainsworth, Calgary, Alta; Joyce (Kenny) Naugler, Moser River. Arrangements were under the care and direction of D.S. Crowell & Son Funeral Home Ltd., Sheet Harbour, where visitation was held on Sunday, October 16, from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held 11 a.m. Monday, October 17, in St. John's Anglican Church, Necum Teuch, Rev. Marilyn Lamb officiated. Private burial followed.²