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Geo. A. Bezanson died at the Veterans' Home Hospital Monday at the age of 72. He enlisted May 12, 1838, and served to October 16, 1898 with Company E. 1st. Texan Volunteer Infantry. He was a member Admiral Camp No. 17, United Spanish War Veterans. Funeral services will be held at the Chapel Friday afternoon, January 6th.⁶

Gail Roberts

Gail Roberts, 53, of 105 N. Branch rd., Northfield, died last night in Skokie Valley Community hospital. He had operated the former Dempster Food and Liquors, 3505 Dempster St., Skokie. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn, and a son, Gail. Services will be held at 1:30 p. m. Saturday in the chapel at 8057 Niles Center rd., Skokie.⁸

Charles Bezanson, the son [of Dr. Charles Bezanson and his wife Miriam Olivet Thornley], was my father. His given name was Gail Roberts. ... I do not know the whole story, but from what I understand he was adopted. Then at some point when he left home he took his real name back.

Gordon Hoffman Bezanson, 99, of Bloomfield died Friday, September 12, 2008.

Born September 21, 1908 in New Haven, son of the late Harry Brown Bezanson and Grace (Hoffman) Bezanson Chapman. Gordon retired in 1973 as a Senior Vice-President after 46 years with the Hartford National Bank & Trust Co.

He was the beloved widower of the late Evelyn (Myers) Bezanson who predeceased him in 1995 after 63 years of marriage. He was also predeceased by his granddaughter, Debra Bezanson Kerner, in 1989.

He is survived by his daughter, Dianne B. Keleher, and her husband Robert, of Torrington; his son, Gordon H. Bezanson, Jr. and his wife Lee of Meredith, NH; eight grandchildren, Tracy Atkins of South Berwick, ME, R Shawn Keleher of Torrington, Edward Ted Keleher of Torrington; Donna Stalley of Vernon, Cynthia Trenholm and her husband Scott of Manchester, Thomas Bezanson and his wife Kathy of Ellington, Brian Fons and his wife Tonya of Auburn, ME and Brett Martin and her husband Joe of Bolton and 17 great grandchildren, Joshua, Kathryn, Taylor, Jared, Sean, Zachary, Samantha, Kirby, Thomas Joe, Kyle, Erica, Julie, Lori, Katya, Dasha, Molly Evelyn and Jack. Throughout the years, Gordon was active in civic and school affairs in Avon including the Secret Lake Association, Avon Public Health Association, Justice of the Peace, Avon Zoning Commission, The Avon Free Public Library, Avon Historical Society, and Senior Citizens of Avon. The family would like to thank the staff, aides, and nurses at Seabury Retirement Community for their excellent care and compassion especially during the past few difficult weeks.

Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike, Canton, Tuesday September 16, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service, 3:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, Harris Road, Avon with the Reverend Halsey Stevens officiating. Burial will be in Village Cemetery, Collinsville.²

BEZANSON. Evelyn Agnes (Myers) Bezanson, of Concord, NH, died Saturday (Oct. 28, 1995) in Concord. She was born March 10, 1910 in Collinsville, daughter of the late John Martin Myers and Edith (Archambeault) Myers.

She is survived by Gordon H. Bezanson, her husband of 63 years; a daughter, Dianne B. Keleher of Winsted and her husband, Robert; a son, Gordon H. Bezanson, Jr. of Webster, NH and his wife, Lee; eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Bezanson was active in civic and school affairs in Avon throughout the years, including the Secret Lake Women's Club, Avon Senior Citizens, American Red Cross, and was past president of the Garden Club of Avon.

Funeral will be Tuesday, 10:15 a.m., from the Vincent Funeral Home, 12 0 Albany Turnpike, Canton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m., in St. Ann's Church, Avon. Burial will be in Village Cemetery, Collinsville. Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home in Canton, Monday, 7-9 p.m.²

GLASTONBURY, Conn. — Gordon Hoffman Bezanson, Jr., 80, formerly of Meredith, New Hampshire, died April 12, 2015.

Born Feb. 10, 1935, in Hartford, he was the son of Gordon Hoffman Bezanson Sr. and Evelyn (Myers) Bezanson. Gordon was the beloved widower of Janet “Lee” (Hitchcock) Bezanson. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Debra (Bezanson) Kerner in 1989.

He is survived by his sister, Dianne B. Keleher and her husband, Robert, of Winsted; his children, Donna Chaffin and her husband, Christopher, of Vernon; Cynthia Trenholm and her husband, Scott, of Manchester; Thomas Bezanson and his wife, Kathy, of Ellington; Brian Fons and his wife, Tonya, of Auburn, Maine; Brett Martin and her husband, Joseph, of Bolton; and his adoring grandchildren, Samantha (Stalley) Penoyer (husband Jeff) and Kirby Stalley; Joey (wife Kelly), Kyle and Erica Trenholm; Julie and Lori Bezanson; Katya and Dasha Fons; Molly, Jack and Riley Jane Martin. Gordon is also survived by his niece, Tracy Atkins, and nephews, Shawn and Teddy Keleher.

During the years he lived in Canton he served as Town Treasurer and was active in the Canton Jaycees and Lions Club. Gordon retired from Quodata in 2003 after many years of service and enjoyed volunteering for St. Vincent de Paul while living in New Hampshire. He was happiest on Diamond Island, Lake Winnipesaukee, with family, friends and his dogs, or on a beach in Curacao, with Lee by his side and a drink in his hand.

The family is eternally grateful for the love, care and devotion his healthcare aide, Samantha Gray, provided to Gordon and his family. Samantha was Gordon’s anchor, voice and champion for the past year. The family would also like to express their gratitude to those who went above and beyond while taking part in Gordon’s care.

Calling hours will be at Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike, Canton, Connecticut, from 5 to 7 p.m., on Thursday, April 16. Funeral services will be private.²

ALLAN, Louis W. - 500 Kings Rd., Sydney, died October 28, 1993, in Sydney City Hospital.

Born in Scotland, he was a son of the late William and Marion (Wright) Allan. He was a retired chief engineer for the West River Ore Company. He was a member of the United Baptist Church, Sydney. He was educated at the Allan Glen School, Royal Technical College, Glasgow, Scotland. He came to Sydney in 1940. He was an honorary member of the Sydney Curling Club; Sydney Masonic Lodge 84; member of Eastern Star 51, Dartmouth; St. Andrew's Masonic Lodge 7; Prince of Wales Masonic Lodge, Chapter 10; Cape Breton Preceptory 43; 32nd degree Scottish Rite; Philae Temple of the Shriners; past director of Royal Order of Jesters Court 155 and Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12. He was chairman of the million dollar YMCA campaign; served for 10 years as chairman of the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal; member and past director of Kiwanis Club, Sydney and named Kiwanian of the Year in 1985-86.

He is survived by his wife, the former Myrtle Bezanson.

He was predeceased by four brothers, George, William, Joseph, John. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be 7:30 p.m. November 3 in the United Baptist Church, Sydney, Rev. Willis Henderson officiating. Arrangements under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel.¹

BEZANSON.--September 27 1946. Stephen William Bezanson, late of Tenterfield, dearly beloved husband of Adie and dear father of Vivienne, Bonnie and Perry, dear son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Bezanson of Tenterfield, and loving brother of Fannie (Mrs. W. Tickle, Woy Woy), Eliza (Mrs. J. Cubis, Tenterfield), Nell (Mrs. F. Long, Sydney), aged 58 years. Interred at Tenterfield Presbyterian Cemetery, September 29, 1946. Deeply mourned.¹