Nora Jennings1

F, #26801, b. 7 September 1921, d. 27 January 2015

Family 1

James Fleet d. 1975

Family 2

Percy Oswald Bezanson b. 27 Sep 1910, d. 27 Sep 2008
     Nora Jennings was born on 7 September 1921 at Mill Cove, Nova Scotia.2 She married James Fleet.1 Nora Jennings married Percy Oswald Bezanson after 1977.1 Nora Jennings died on 27 January 2015 at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, at age 93.2

     Obituary from Ronald A. Walker Funeral Homes (Hubbards, Nova Scotia), January 2015:
Nora Gertrude Bezanson (Fleet) 93, formerly of Blandford and Shoreham Village, Chester passed away on Tuesday, January 27th, 2015, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater.

Born at Mill Cove, on September 7, 1921 she was the daughter of the late Janie (Young) and John Jennings.

She is survived by her son, Percy Fleet, daughter-in-law, Noreen Fleet, grandchildren Michael (Leann) Fleet and Krista Fleet (Willie), all of Dartmouth. Sheila (Bren) MacLeod, NFLD, Wanda (Jean) Arsenault, Ashton, Ontario and Ronald MacLeod. Saint John, NB, step-daughter, Ruby (Vern) Keddy, step-sons, Stanley (Mazie) Bezanson and Garnet (Patricia) Bezanson, all of Kentville, NS Sister, Beulah Harnish, Birchey Head, NS. Six great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her first husband, James Fleet (1975) and second husband Percy Bezanson (2008). Daughter Lorna MacLeod (2010) and son-in-law R.Douglas MacLeod (2005). Sisters, Wilma, Winnie, Helen. Brothers, Leaman, Lester, Percy, and Bernard.

No visitation. A service in remembrance and celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, February 7, at 11AM, in St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blandford, Rev. Marion Lucas-Jefferies officiating. A reception will follow in the Community Centre. Burial will take place at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Ronald A Walker Funeral Home, Hubbard's.2
Last Edited17 Mar 2015

Citations

  1. [S680] Percy Oswald Bezanson Death Notice, White Family Funeral Home (Kentville, Nova Socita).
  2. [S2] Nora Gertrude (Jennings) (Fleet) Bezanson Death Notice, Ronald A. Walker Funeral Homes (Hubbards, Nova Scotia), January 2015.

Patricia Irene Best1

F, #26806, b. circa 1951, d. 7 April 2019

Family

Garnet Bezanson
     Patricia Irene Best was also known as Patsy Best.2,3 She was born circa 1951 at Kentville, Nova Scotia.1 She married Garnet Bezanson circa 1977.1,3 Patricia Irene Best died on 7 April 2019 at Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, Nova Scotia.1

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 9 April 2019:
Patricia Irene Bezanson

Age 68, of Kentville, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Kentville, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Leotia (Legge) Best.

Patricia enjoyed knitting, crochet, sewing, crosswords, playing cards and bingo. She also liked quilting and made beautiful quilts.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Garnet; sister-in-law, Ruby (Vernon) Keddy; brother-in-law, Stanley Bezanson; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

There will be no visitation, by request. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 12th in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Rev. Quincy Collins officiating. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.1
Last Edited9 Apr 2019

Citations

  1. [S2] Patricia Irene Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 9 April 2019.
  2. [S2] Leotia Irene Best Death Notice, The Chronicle Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 28 March 1994.
  3. [S680] Percy Oswald Bezanson Death Notice, White Family Funeral Home (Kentville, Nova Socita).

Francis Xavier Kelley1

M, #26808, b. 21 May 1896, d. November 1960
Father*John Kelley2 b. 1861
Mother*Mary Sullivan2 b. c 1865, d. 14 Feb 1901

Family

Eileen Bezanson b. 8 Jul 1903, d. 4 Apr 1993
Child
     Francis Xavier Kelley was born on 21 May 1896 at Milford, Massachusetts.2,3,4,5 He registered for the military service draft on 5 June 1917 while living at 18 Cherry Street, Milford, Massachusetts.3 He was a dentist.5 He married Eileen Bezanson in 1928 at Milford, Massachusetts.6,7,8,9 Francis Xavier Kelley registered for the military service draft on 27 April 1942 while living at 36 West Street, Milford, Massachusetts.4 He died in November 1960 at age 64.10,11 He was buried in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Milford, Massachusetts.11

Census Summary

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Death
1960

Census, Residence

Census1900Francis Xavier Kelley appeared on the census of 1900 at 18 Cherry Street, Milford, Massachusetts, in the household of John Kelley and Mary Sullivan.12
Census1910Francis Xavier Kelley appeared on the census of 1910 at 18 Cherry Street, Milford, Massachusetts, in the household of John Kelley.13
Census1930Francis Xavier Kelley and Eileen Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at 36 West Street, Milford, Massachusetts.14
Census1940Francis Xavier Kelley and Eileen Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 36 West Street, Milford, Massachusetts, with Janice Marie Kelley.5
Census1950Francis Xavier Kelley and Eileen Bezanson appeared on the census of 1950 at 36 West St, Milford, Massachusetts, with Janice Marie Kelley.15
Last Edited22 Jun 2023

Citations

  1. [S693] Kathy Sader, "Bezanson / Barry," e-mail to John Cardinal, 15 January 2015.
  2. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Kelly, Francis; Milford Birth Register; Year: 1896; Volume: 459; Page: 519.
  3. [S664] National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), "U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", Kelley, Francis X; Milford, Massachusetts; Number: 141.
  4. [S665] National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), "U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942", Kelley, Francis X; State: Massachusetts; Local Board: 102, Milford, Worrcester County; Serial Number: U596.
  5. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1652; ED: 14-195; Page: 3B; Lines: 68-71.
  6. [S731] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, "Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970", Eileen Marie Bezanson; Year: 1928; Milford, Massachusetts, USA; Volume: 34; Page: 60.
  7. [S731] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, "Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970", Francis Xavier Kelley; Year: 1928; Milford, Massachusetts, USA; Volume: 34; Page: 60.
  8. [S731] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, "Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970", Eileen Marie Bezanson; Year: 1928; Franklin, Massachusetts, USA; Volume: 19; Page: 311.
  9. [S731] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, "Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970", Francis X Kelley; Year: 1928; Franklin, Massachusetts, USA; Volume: 19; Page: 311.
  10. [S3] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index, Kelley, Francis; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Date: 1956-1958.
  11. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Dr. Francis X Kelley, Saint Mary's Cemetery, Milford, Massachusetts; Memorial Number: 137236773.
  12. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240693; Roll: 693; ED: 1651; Page: 13B; Lines: 60-66.
  13. [S4] 1910 U.S. Federal Census; Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1374642; Roll: T624_629; ED: 1781; Page: 12A; Lines: 1-7.
  14. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340699; Roll: 964; Image: 264.0; ED: 0233; Page: 21A; Lines: 16-18.
  15. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 4221; ED: 14-266; Sheet: 10.

Janice Marie Kelley1

F, #26809, b. 12 August 1934, d. 21 July 2007
Father*Francis Xavier Kelley1 b. 21 May 1896, d. Nov 1960
Mother*Eileen Bezanson1 b. 8 Jul 1903, d. 4 Apr 1993

Family

David Gordon Ott b. c 1931
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
Janice (Kelley) Ott
Image credit: Kathy Sader
     Janice Marie Kelley was born on 12 August 1934 at Massachusetts.2,3 She married David Gordon Ott on 28 October 1961 at Arlington County, Virginia. She was 27.4,1 Janice Marie Kelley died on 21 July 2007 at age 72.2 She was buried in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Milford, Massachusetts.2

Census Summary

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Death
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Census, Residence

Census1940Janice Marie Kelley appeared on the census of 1940 at 36 West Street, Milford, Massachusetts, in the household of Francis Xavier Kelley and Eileen Bezanson.3
Census1950Janice Marie Kelley appeared on the census of 1950 at 36 West St, Milford, Massachusetts, in the household of Francis Xavier Kelley and Eileen Bezanson.5
Last Edited23 Jun 2015

Citations

  1. [S693] Kathy Sader, "Bezanson / Barry," e-mail to John Cardinal, 15 January 2015.
  2. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Janice K. Ott, Saint Mary's Cemetery, Milford, Massachusetts; Memorial Number: 137237063.
  3. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1652; ED: 14-195; Page: 3B; Lines: 68-71.
  4. [S867] Virginia Department of Health, "Virginia Marriage Records Index, 1936-2014", Janice Marie Kelley; David Gordon Ott; Date: 28 October 1961.
  5. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 4221; ED: 14-266; Sheet: 10.