Barbara Masone1
F, #24905, b. 25 October 1942, d. 1 February 2023
Family | Fred Bezanson b. 18 Dec 1938, d. 10 Jul 2006 |
Barbara (Masone) Bezanson
Obituary from Middleton Funeral Home (Middleton, Nova Scotia):
BEZANSON, Barbara Mary ~ age 80 of Middleton, NS formerly of Brickton, NS passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Littleton, Massachusetts she was the daughter of the late Albert and Verna (Burke) Masone.
Mom moved to Nova Scotia in 1959 to live with her cousin Kathleen and Garnet Banks. She would later meet and marry Fred, December 15, 1961. Barbara had a love for animals, especially cats. She loved dancing and used to perform with Mary’s Islanders. Barbara took considerable pride with her home and her gardens. She was employed with a nursery, flower shop and enjoyed cake decorating. She was proud to be pretty tech savvy and enjoyed her tablet and connecting on Facebook. Barbara loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters, Chrystal (Brent) Townsend, Brickton; Karen (Hal) Bezanson-Baker, Wilmot; brother, John (Barbara) Masone, New Hampshire; grandchildren, Alicia (William) Mackenzie, Lower Sackville; Ashley Baker and Kristen Baker, both of Kingston; great grandchildren Jacob, Aria Lyn, Blake; niece Brenda; nephews, Ricky and Mark and “daughter at heart”, Tracy Bezanson, Port George.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Frederick Bezanson and her canine companion, Isabella.
A heartfelt thank you to Ginny Brown for her care, love and kindness and a special thank you to the nursing staff of ICU and Surgical at Valley Regional Hospital for their outstanding care and compassion shown to our Mom.
Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free 1-855-825-3448 where the funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2023 with Rev. Eugene Foster officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. For those unable to attend the service there will be a livestreaming of the service available at 1:55 p.m. AST by selecting the ‘livestream’ option at the top of the funeral home webpage. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown.3
Mom moved to Nova Scotia in 1959 to live with her cousin Kathleen and Garnet Banks. She would later meet and marry Fred, December 15, 1961. Barbara had a love for animals, especially cats. She loved dancing and used to perform with Mary’s Islanders. Barbara took considerable pride with her home and her gardens. She was employed with a nursery, flower shop and enjoyed cake decorating. She was proud to be pretty tech savvy and enjoyed her tablet and connecting on Facebook. Barbara loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters, Chrystal (Brent) Townsend, Brickton; Karen (Hal) Bezanson-Baker, Wilmot; brother, John (Barbara) Masone, New Hampshire; grandchildren, Alicia (William) Mackenzie, Lower Sackville; Ashley Baker and Kristen Baker, both of Kingston; great grandchildren Jacob, Aria Lyn, Blake; niece Brenda; nephews, Ricky and Mark and “daughter at heart”, Tracy Bezanson, Port George.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Frederick Bezanson and her canine companion, Isabella.
A heartfelt thank you to Ginny Brown for her care, love and kindness and a special thank you to the nursing staff of ICU and Surgical at Valley Regional Hospital for their outstanding care and compassion shown to our Mom.
Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free 1-855-825-3448 where the funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2023 with Rev. Eugene Foster officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. For those unable to attend the service there will be a livestreaming of the service available at 1:55 p.m. AST by selecting the ‘livestream’ option at the top of the funeral home webpage. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown.3
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 4 February 2023:
Barbara Mary BEZANSON
Age 80 of Middleton, NS formerly of Brickton, N.S. passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Littleton, Massachusetts she was the daughter of the late Albert and Verna (Burke) Masone.
Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free 1-855-825-3448 where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, with Rev. Eugene Foster officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. For those unable to attend the service there will be a livestreaming of the service available at 1:55 p.m. AST by selecting the ‘livestream’ option at the top of the funeral home webpage.
Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown.5
Age 80 of Middleton, NS formerly of Brickton, N.S. passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Littleton, Massachusetts she was the daughter of the late Albert and Verna (Burke) Masone.
Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free 1-855-825-3448 where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, with Rev. Eugene Foster officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. For those unable to attend the service there will be a livestreaming of the service available at 1:55 p.m. AST by selecting the ‘livestream’ option at the top of the funeral home webpage.
Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown.5
| Last Edited | 4 Feb 2023 |
Citations
- [S2] Frederick William "Fred" Bezanson Death Notice, Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 12 July 2006.
- [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Barbara M. (Masone) Bezanson; Birth: 25 October 1942; Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, Canada; Memorial Number: 183115435.
- [S680] Barbara Mary Bezanson Death Notice, Middleton Funeral Home (Middleton, Nova Scotia), accessed 4 February 2023.
- [S662] Roberta Joudrey, "Nova Scotia Obituaries", citing Halifax Herald, 16 October 2002, Eileen Bernice Bezanson.
- [S2] Barbara Mary Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 4 February 2023.
Marie Anna Bezanson1,2
F, #24910, b. circa 1936, d. 14 May 2019
| Father* | George Ebeneezer Bezanson2 b. 17 Mar 1905, d. 19 Jul 1963 |
| Mother* | Alice Evelyn Bezanson2 b. c 1911, d. 2 Nov 2002 |
Family | Donald Rae b. 17 Nov 1927, d. 15 Nov 2007 |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Marie Anna Bezanson
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 17 May 2019:
Marie Anna Rae (Bezanson)
Age 82, Hilden. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Marie Anna Rae (Bezanson), age 82, of Hilden. Marie passed away on May 14, 2019 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre with all of her children by her side.
Marie was an avid gardener, quilt maker and an excellent cook. She loved hunting and fishing along with old time music and dancing. Most of all, she loved her family and friends. Marie was an exceptionally loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She will always be loved and missed, but never forgotten.
Marie is survived by her children, Donnie (Cheryl) Rae of Onslow; Beverly Rae (Tom Tinling) of Hilden; Betty (Warren) Bay of Camden; Irene (Louie) Shipley of Truro; Lois (Bruce) Armstrong of Vancouver Island; Karl Rae of Alberta; Shirley (Larry) Hennigar of North River; Judy Camm (Donald Hoadley) of Truro; Heather (Ray) Walinga of Alberta; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Marie is also survived by her brother, George (Muriel) Bezanson of West Branch; and sister, Phyllis Mitchell of Ontario.
Marie was predeceased by her parents, George and Alice Bezanson; brothers, Johnny, Freddie and Jimmy Bezanson; and sisters, Frances Crowe and Thelma Cloney; her late husband, Donald Rae; and special friend, James Webb.
Many thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at the CEHHC for their care and compassion; special thanks to Dr. J Singh and ICU nurses, Patty and Alicia. Arrangements have been entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home. A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 19th from 6-8 p.m. with a Funeral Service on Monday, May 20th at 2 p.m. both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro; reception to follow. A private interment will be held at a later date in Crossroads Cemetery, Valley.1
Age 82, Hilden. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Marie Anna Rae (Bezanson), age 82, of Hilden. Marie passed away on May 14, 2019 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre with all of her children by her side.
Marie was an avid gardener, quilt maker and an excellent cook. She loved hunting and fishing along with old time music and dancing. Most of all, she loved her family and friends. Marie was an exceptionally loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She will always be loved and missed, but never forgotten.
Marie is survived by her children, Donnie (Cheryl) Rae of Onslow; Beverly Rae (Tom Tinling) of Hilden; Betty (Warren) Bay of Camden; Irene (Louie) Shipley of Truro; Lois (Bruce) Armstrong of Vancouver Island; Karl Rae of Alberta; Shirley (Larry) Hennigar of North River; Judy Camm (Donald Hoadley) of Truro; Heather (Ray) Walinga of Alberta; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Marie is also survived by her brother, George (Muriel) Bezanson of West Branch; and sister, Phyllis Mitchell of Ontario.
Marie was predeceased by her parents, George and Alice Bezanson; brothers, Johnny, Freddie and Jimmy Bezanson; and sisters, Frances Crowe and Thelma Cloney; her late husband, Donald Rae; and special friend, James Webb.
Many thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at the CEHHC for their care and compassion; special thanks to Dr. J Singh and ICU nurses, Patty and Alicia. Arrangements have been entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home. A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 19th from 6-8 p.m. with a Funeral Service on Monday, May 20th at 2 p.m. both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro; reception to follow. A private interment will be held at a later date in Crossroads Cemetery, Valley.1
| Last Edited | 17 May 2019 |
Thelma Lillian Bezanson1,2
F, #24912, b. 7 August 1942, d. 25 April 2012
| Father* | George Ebeneezer Bezanson2 b. 17 Mar 1905, d. 19 Jul 1963 |
| Mother* | Alice Evelyn Bezanson2 b. c 1911, d. 2 Nov 2002 |
Family | Harold Cloney |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Thelma Louise Bezanson
Obituary from Coulter's Funeral Home (Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia):
Cloney, Thelma Lillian--69, Oliver, Colchester County, passed away April 25, 2012 in Lillian Fraser memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late George and Alice (Bezanson) Bezanson of Plainfield, Pictou County.
She and the love of her life, Harold, were married May 26, 1961 and had forty-nine years together.
Thelma cared for children in their home, loved the outdoors, baking, spending time with family, having Sunday suppers and other special times.
Surviving are, sons, Jim Bezanson (Donna), Central New Annan; Allan Charter (Cindy), Upper North River: daughters, Shelley Byers (Glenn), West New Annan; Karen MacNeill, Oliver; Danney’s Fiance, Darlene Richard, Pugwash. Grandchildren, Anthony Charter (Michelle), Amanda Charter, Jamie Scharf (Graham), Terri Scott (Tim), Sandy Bezanson (Allan MacDonald), Stephen Byers, Samantha Cloney, Karri Richard, Dana Richard and Jeff Richard; great grandchildren, Danney George Cloney-Casson and Maya Scharf; brother, George Bezanson (Muriel), Murrayfield; sister, Phyllis Mitchell, London, Ont; sisters-in-law, Eileen Cloney-Taylor (Don), Vendres Bezanson, Plainfield.
She was predeceased by husband, Harold; son, Danney Cloney; sister, Frances Crowe; brothers, John, Fred and James.
Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 in Coulter’s Funeral Home, Tatamagouche. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28 in the funeral home, Rev. Bonnie Crockett officiating. Interment will be in Bell Gift Cemetery, West New Annan. Family flowers only.1
She and the love of her life, Harold, were married May 26, 1961 and had forty-nine years together.
Thelma cared for children in their home, loved the outdoors, baking, spending time with family, having Sunday suppers and other special times.
Surviving are, sons, Jim Bezanson (Donna), Central New Annan; Allan Charter (Cindy), Upper North River: daughters, Shelley Byers (Glenn), West New Annan; Karen MacNeill, Oliver; Danney’s Fiance, Darlene Richard, Pugwash. Grandchildren, Anthony Charter (Michelle), Amanda Charter, Jamie Scharf (Graham), Terri Scott (Tim), Sandy Bezanson (Allan MacDonald), Stephen Byers, Samantha Cloney, Karri Richard, Dana Richard and Jeff Richard; great grandchildren, Danney George Cloney-Casson and Maya Scharf; brother, George Bezanson (Muriel), Murrayfield; sister, Phyllis Mitchell, London, Ont; sisters-in-law, Eileen Cloney-Taylor (Don), Vendres Bezanson, Plainfield.
She was predeceased by husband, Harold; son, Danney Cloney; sister, Frances Crowe; brothers, John, Fred and James.
Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 in Coulter’s Funeral Home, Tatamagouche. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28 in the funeral home, Rev. Bonnie Crockett officiating. Interment will be in Bell Gift Cemetery, West New Annan. Family flowers only.1
| Last Edited | 7 Mar 2023 |
George Alexander Bezanson1,2
M, #24914, b. circa 1932, d. 28 February 2023
| Father* | George Ebeneezer Bezanson2 b. 17 Mar 1905, d. 19 Jul 1963 |
| Mother* | Alice Evelyn Bezanson2 b. c 1911, d. 2 Nov 2002 |
Family | Muriel Corbett |
| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
George Alexander Bezanson was also known as Geordie Bezanson.1 He was born circa 1932.1 He married Muriel Corbett.2 George Alexander Bezanson lived in West Branch, Nova Scotia, on 2 November 2002.2 He died on 28 February 2023 at Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia.3
Obituary from The Pictou Advocate (Pictou, Nova Scotia), 2 March 2023:
Obituary from The Pictou Advocate (Pictou, Nova Scotia), 2 March 2023:
BEZANSON, George "Geordie" Alexander - age 91 of Haliburton and formerly of West Branch passed away peacefully on February 28, 2023 in the Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche.
George was a son of the late George and Alice Bezanson and was also predeceased by brothers, Fred, John and Jimmy; sisters, Francis, Marie and Thelma; step-son, Delbert Welsh.
He is survived by his wife, Muriel; sister, Phyllis; son, Allan; daughter, Rose; step-daughters, Darlene Heighton (Ronald) and Wanda Crawford (Alan); numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
George had spent many years working for the Department of Transportation. Upon retiring he was very happy that he and Muriel could spend time working the farm. He had 2 main loves of his life, his wife Muriel of 32 years whom he secretly snuck away to marry and his work horses. He proudly went from exhibition to exhibition showing his horses and winning trophies and ribbons along the way. George was a family man and a farmer at heart. Loving his children and grandchildren and relishing every moment that he had with them. Spring was very busy at the farm with new baby animals arriving, having his loyal and trusting farm hand Muriel by his side 24-7 made him both pleased and proud. He and Muriel also loved to go to the old-time dances and the fiddling contests at the exhibitions.
There will be no funeral service by request.1
George was a son of the late George and Alice Bezanson and was also predeceased by brothers, Fred, John and Jimmy; sisters, Francis, Marie and Thelma; step-son, Delbert Welsh.
He is survived by his wife, Muriel; sister, Phyllis; son, Allan; daughter, Rose; step-daughters, Darlene Heighton (Ronald) and Wanda Crawford (Alan); numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
George had spent many years working for the Department of Transportation. Upon retiring he was very happy that he and Muriel could spend time working the farm. He had 2 main loves of his life, his wife Muriel of 32 years whom he secretly snuck away to marry and his work horses. He proudly went from exhibition to exhibition showing his horses and winning trophies and ribbons along the way. George was a family man and a farmer at heart. Loving his children and grandchildren and relishing every moment that he had with them. Spring was very busy at the farm with new baby animals arriving, having his loyal and trusting farm hand Muriel by his side 24-7 made him both pleased and proud. He and Muriel also loved to go to the old-time dances and the fiddling contests at the exhibitions.
There will be no funeral service by request.1
| Last Edited | 2 Mar 2023 |
Citations
- [S2] BEZANSON, George “Geordie” Alexander Death Notice, The Pictou Advocate (Pictou, Nova Scotia), 2 March 2023.
- [S662] Roberta Joudrey, "Nova Scotia Obituaries", citing Halifax Herald, 4 November 2002, Alice Evelyn Bezanson.
- [S2] BEZANSON, George "Geordie" Alexander Death Notice, The Pictou Advocate (Pictou, Nova Scotia), 2 March 2023.
James Freeman Bezanson1
M, #24916, d. before 2 November 2002
| Father* | George Ebeneezer Bezanson1 b. 17 Mar 1905, d. 19 Jul 1963 |
| Mother* | Alice Evelyn Bezanson1 b. c 1911, d. 2 Nov 2002 |
| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
James Freeman Bezanson died before 2 November 2002.1
| Last Edited | 17 Jun 2005 |
Citations
- [S662] Roberta Joudrey, "Nova Scotia Obituaries", citing Halifax Herald, 4 November 2002, Alice Evelyn Bezanson.
John Edward Bezanson1
M, #24917, b. circa 1940, d. 3 May 1993
| Father* | George Ebeneezer Bezanson1 b. 17 Mar 1905, d. 19 Jul 1963 |
| Mother* | Alice Evelyn Bezanson1 b. c 1911, d. 2 Nov 2002 |
| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
John Edward Bezanson was born circa 1940 at Plainfield, Nova Scotia.2 He died on 3 May 1993 at Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia.2
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 5 May 1993:
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 5 May 1993:
BEZANSON, John Edward - 53, West Branch, died May 3, 1993, in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche.
Born in Plainfield, he was a son of Alice (Bezanson) Bezanson, West Branch, and the late George E. Bezanson.
He is survived by two brothers, George, West Branch; Fred, Plainfield; three sisters, Phyllis Mitchell, London, Ont; Marie Rae, Truro; Thelma (Mrs. Harold Cloney), Tatamagouche; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister, Frances; brother, James.
Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in the home of the deceased. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in West Branch United Church, Rev. Mark McLennan and Rev. Lee MacNaughton officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Scotsburn. Funeral arrangements under the direction of McLeod's Funeral Home, River John.2
Born in Plainfield, he was a son of Alice (Bezanson) Bezanson, West Branch, and the late George E. Bezanson.
He is survived by two brothers, George, West Branch; Fred, Plainfield; three sisters, Phyllis Mitchell, London, Ont; Marie Rae, Truro; Thelma (Mrs. Harold Cloney), Tatamagouche; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister, Frances; brother, James.
Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in the home of the deceased. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in West Branch United Church, Rev. Mark McLennan and Rev. Lee MacNaughton officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Scotsburn. Funeral arrangements under the direction of McLeod's Funeral Home, River John.2
| Last Edited | 1 Apr 2015 |
Frances Bezanson1
F, #24918, d. before 2 November 2002
| Father* | George Ebeneezer Bezanson1 b. 17 Mar 1905, d. 19 Jul 1963 |
| Mother* | Alice Evelyn Bezanson1 b. c 1911, d. 2 Nov 2002 |
Family | Lloyd Crowe |
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| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
| Last Edited | 16 Mar 2015 |