Clare Allen Miller1
M, #27403
| Father* | Courtney Miller1 |
| Mother* | Ruth MacInnis1 b. c 1915, d. 19 Oct 1996 |
| Relationship | 5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
| Last Edited | 16 Apr 2015 |
Citations
- [S2] Ruth Rebecca Miller Death Notice, The Chronicle Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 21 October 1996.
Mary Kennedy1
F, #27404, b. circa 1929, d. 29 November 1996
| Father* | James Cameron Kennedy1 b. c 1892 |
| Mother* | Bessie Winifred Bezanson1 b. 24 Oct 1896 |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Mary Kennedy was born circa 1929 at Halifax, Nova Scotia.1 She died on 29 November 1996 at Halifax, Nova Scotia.1 She was buried on 2 December 1996 in St. John's Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia.1
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 2 December 1996:
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 2 December 1996:
KENNEDY, Mary (Blanche) - 67, Halifax, died November 29, 1996, at home.
Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late James C. and Bessie (Bezanson) Kennedy. Blanche was a graduate of Saint Mary's University and was employed as a teacher with the Halifax District School Board for over 35 years. She was a member of St. Mark's Anglican Church, Halifax.
She is survived by sisters, Lillian, Geraldine (Mrs. Don Ruggles); niece, Donna, all of Halifax.
Visitation was held Saturday and Sunday. Funeral will be today at 11 a.m. in Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Rev. John Smith officiating. Burial in St. John's Cemetery.1
Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late James C. and Bessie (Bezanson) Kennedy. Blanche was a graduate of Saint Mary's University and was employed as a teacher with the Halifax District School Board for over 35 years. She was a member of St. Mark's Anglican Church, Halifax.
She is survived by sisters, Lillian, Geraldine (Mrs. Don Ruggles); niece, Donna, all of Halifax.
Visitation was held Saturday and Sunday. Funeral will be today at 11 a.m. in Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Rev. John Smith officiating. Burial in St. John's Cemetery.1
| Last Edited | 16 Apr 2015 |
Citations
- [S2] Mary (Blanche) Kennedy Death Notice, The Chronicle Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 2 December 1996.
Herbert Naugler1
M, #27408
| Father* | Murray Naugler1 b. 29 Jul 1897, d. 1981 |
| Mother* | Melissa Agnes Bezanson1 b. 30 Oct 1898, d. 11 Jan 1997 |
Family | Alice Ella MacDonald b. 2 Jan 1928, d. 15 Nov 2019 |
| Relationship | 5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Herbert Naugler married Alice Ella MacDonald on 12 December 1947. She was 19.2,3 Herbert Naugler was living at Moser River, Nova Scotia, in 1997.1
| Last Edited | 15 Oct 2023 |
Citations
- [S2] Melissa Agnes Naugler Death Notice, The Chronicle Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 13 January 1997.
- [S935] Cordes, John, "Alice Ella (MacDONALD) NAUGLER - d. 15 Feb 2019", e-mail message from e-mail address to John Cardinal, 18 November 2019.
- [S2] Alicce Ella Naugler Death Notice, The Halifax Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 18 November 2019.
Hannah Jennetta Naugler1
F, #27409, b. 21 July 1923, d. October 2018
| Father* | Murray Naugler2 b. 29 Jul 1897, d. 1981 |
| Mother* | Melissa Agnes Bezanson2 b. 30 Oct 1898, d. 11 Jan 1997 |
Family | Leonard Mills |
| Relationship | 5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Hannah Jennetta (Naugler) Mills
Death Notice from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 2 November 2018:
MILLS (Naugler), Hannah Jennetta Of West Quoddy. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Hannah was born in Moser River to the late Murray and Agnes (Bezanson) Naugler on July 21, 1923.
Hannah was a loving mother and grandmother who always had the ability to see the best in every person and in every situation. She walked through life with quiet strength, compassion and gratitude. She was dedicated to her family, her faith and her friends. Her greatest joy was to be surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Hannah leaves behind a legacy of love and faith that will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Hannah is survived by her son, James (Karen) Mills of Dartmouth; daughters, Luella (Earle) Baker of Fall River; Mary (Brian) MacKenzie of Burlington, Ont; Heather (Rick) McIntosh of Sarnia, Ont; grandchildren Jamie, Jonathan, Jay, Rose, Shawn, Jennifer, Heather, Ian, Mary, Daniel and Bill; great-grandchildren, Becky, Chloe, Andrew, Christopher, Michael, Emma and Allie. She is also survived by her brothers, Kenneth (Joyce) Naugler and Herbert (Alice) Naugler; sisters, Alma Schaffenberg, Ruby (Jim) Keizer and Julia (Irvin) Wells; brother-in-law, Martin MacMillan; along with many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by husband, Leonard; and sisters, Nina Smith and Alice MacMillan.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the nursing and caregiver staff on the second floor at Northwood Centre for their compassion, care, kindness and comfort provided to Hannah during her years at the Centre.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 5th from 12-2 p.m. in Ecum Secum Chapel, 429 Hwy. 7, Ecum Secum. A Funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation at 2 p.m.1
Hannah was a loving mother and grandmother who always had the ability to see the best in every person and in every situation. She walked through life with quiet strength, compassion and gratitude. She was dedicated to her family, her faith and her friends. Her greatest joy was to be surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Hannah leaves behind a legacy of love and faith that will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Hannah is survived by her son, James (Karen) Mills of Dartmouth; daughters, Luella (Earle) Baker of Fall River; Mary (Brian) MacKenzie of Burlington, Ont; Heather (Rick) McIntosh of Sarnia, Ont; grandchildren Jamie, Jonathan, Jay, Rose, Shawn, Jennifer, Heather, Ian, Mary, Daniel and Bill; great-grandchildren, Becky, Chloe, Andrew, Christopher, Michael, Emma and Allie. She is also survived by her brothers, Kenneth (Joyce) Naugler and Herbert (Alice) Naugler; sisters, Alma Schaffenberg, Ruby (Jim) Keizer and Julia (Irvin) Wells; brother-in-law, Martin MacMillan; along with many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by husband, Leonard; and sisters, Nina Smith and Alice MacMillan.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the nursing and caregiver staff on the second floor at Northwood Centre for their compassion, care, kindness and comfort provided to Hannah during her years at the Centre.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 5th from 12-2 p.m. in Ecum Secum Chapel, 429 Hwy. 7, Ecum Secum. A Funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation at 2 p.m.1
| Last Edited | 2 Nov 2018 |
Ruby Naugler1
F, #27411, b. 7 December 1934, d. 27 May 2022
| Father* | Murray Naugler1 b. 29 Jul 1897, d. 1981 |
| Mother* | Melissa Agnes Bezanson1 b. 30 Oct 1898, d. 11 Jan 1997 |
Family 1 | Dunlop Spears |
Family 2 | Jim Keizer |
| Relationship | 5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Ruby Naugler was born on 7 December 1934 at Moser River, Nova Scotia.2 She married Dunlop Spears.1 Ruby Naugler and Dunlop Spears were living at Sheet Harbour Passage, Nova Scotia, in 1997.1 Ruby Naugler married Jim Keizer.3 Ruby Naugler died on 27 May 2022 at age 87.2
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 31 May 2022:
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 31 May 2022:
Ruby Agnes KEIZER (Spears) (Naugler)
Age 87, of Sheet Harbour Passage, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Ruby was born on December 7, 1934, in Moser River, to the late Melissa “Agnes” (Bezanson) and Murray Naugler.
Ruby moved from her home of Moser River to Sheet Harbour Passage to teach in a one-room schoolhouse at the age of 17. It was during this time that she met the love of her life and future husband, Dunlop. Together they raised their two children in a home filled with love, laughter, delicious food, and music. Throughout her life she loved tending to her flower garden, bird watching, and listening to songs by her favourite musician, Charley Pride. After the passing of her beloved Dun, she found love again and married her second husband, Jim.
Known for her generosity and kindness, Ruby was a much loved member of her community. She, along with her husband, Dunlop, was an active and loyal member of her church, where she frequently read passages and sang hymns. She read her bible every day and throughout her life continued her deep faith in the Lord. She was a perfect host to her many friends and family who frequented her home, always having fresh, delicious baked goods and ensuring that no one ever left without a cup of tea and a smile. Everyone who ever came to visit Ruby was always greeted with her beautiful smile, offered to stay for a wonderful home-cooked meal, and made to feel completely at home. Ruby was a very intelligent woman, and always willing to help anyone in need and you could always look to her for an answer to any burning question you had.
Survived by her children, son, David (Janet) Spears; and daughter, Janet (Kent) Holley; grandchildren, Matthew (Stephanie) Spears, Nicole (Craig) Shaw, Melissa (Stephen) Landry, Murray (Destiny) Spears, Megan Holley, and Maria (Daniel) Holley-McGee; great-grandchildren, Adam Shaw, Charlie Spears, Michael Spears, Emilia Landry, and Emma Spears; sisters, Julie (Irvin) Wells and Alma Schaffenburg; brother, Herbert Naugler; many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Aside from her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Dunlop Spears; second husband, James “Jim” Keizer; granddaughter, Mary Holley, in infancy; great-grandson, David Spears, in infancy; sisters, Nina Smith, Hannah Mills, and Alice MacMillan; brother, Kenneth Naugler. Ruby was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many. She will be greatly missed by all those who were blessed to have known her.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 31st, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. in D.S. Crowell & Son Funeral Home in Sheet Harbour. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 1st, 2 p.m. in St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, Sober Island. Burial to follow at Beaver Harbour Cemetery. The family is requesting that masks be worn.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Harbourview Lodge for their loving care to Ruby over the past year and a half, and thanks to Dr. Don MacDonald for his care and compassion over the years.
Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there; I did not die. -Mary Elizabeth Frye.2
Age 87, of Sheet Harbour Passage, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Ruby was born on December 7, 1934, in Moser River, to the late Melissa “Agnes” (Bezanson) and Murray Naugler.
Ruby moved from her home of Moser River to Sheet Harbour Passage to teach in a one-room schoolhouse at the age of 17. It was during this time that she met the love of her life and future husband, Dunlop. Together they raised their two children in a home filled with love, laughter, delicious food, and music. Throughout her life she loved tending to her flower garden, bird watching, and listening to songs by her favourite musician, Charley Pride. After the passing of her beloved Dun, she found love again and married her second husband, Jim.
Known for her generosity and kindness, Ruby was a much loved member of her community. She, along with her husband, Dunlop, was an active and loyal member of her church, where she frequently read passages and sang hymns. She read her bible every day and throughout her life continued her deep faith in the Lord. She was a perfect host to her many friends and family who frequented her home, always having fresh, delicious baked goods and ensuring that no one ever left without a cup of tea and a smile. Everyone who ever came to visit Ruby was always greeted with her beautiful smile, offered to stay for a wonderful home-cooked meal, and made to feel completely at home. Ruby was a very intelligent woman, and always willing to help anyone in need and you could always look to her for an answer to any burning question you had.
Survived by her children, son, David (Janet) Spears; and daughter, Janet (Kent) Holley; grandchildren, Matthew (Stephanie) Spears, Nicole (Craig) Shaw, Melissa (Stephen) Landry, Murray (Destiny) Spears, Megan Holley, and Maria (Daniel) Holley-McGee; great-grandchildren, Adam Shaw, Charlie Spears, Michael Spears, Emilia Landry, and Emma Spears; sisters, Julie (Irvin) Wells and Alma Schaffenburg; brother, Herbert Naugler; many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Aside from her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Dunlop Spears; second husband, James “Jim” Keizer; granddaughter, Mary Holley, in infancy; great-grandson, David Spears, in infancy; sisters, Nina Smith, Hannah Mills, and Alice MacMillan; brother, Kenneth Naugler. Ruby was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many. She will be greatly missed by all those who were blessed to have known her.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 31st, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. in D.S. Crowell & Son Funeral Home in Sheet Harbour. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 1st, 2 p.m. in St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, Sober Island. Burial to follow at Beaver Harbour Cemetery. The family is requesting that masks be worn.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Harbourview Lodge for their loving care to Ruby over the past year and a half, and thanks to Dr. Don MacDonald for his care and compassion over the years.
Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there; I did not die. -Mary Elizabeth Frye.2
| Last Edited | 31 May 2022 |
Citations
- [S2] Melissa Agnes Naugler Death Notice, The Chronicle Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 13 January 1997.
- [S2] Ruby Agnes (Spears) (Naugler) Keizer Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 31 May 2022.
- [S2] Hannah Jennetta (Naugler) Mills Death Notice, The Halifax Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 2 November 2018.
Julia May Naugler1
F, #27413, b. 24 October 1936, d. 10 October 2023
| Father* | Murray Naugler2 b. 29 Jul 1897, d. 1981 |
| Mother* | Melissa Agnes Bezanson2 b. 30 Oct 1898, d. 11 Jan 1997 |
Family | Irvin Wells |
| Relationship | 5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Julia May (Naugler) Wells
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 14 October 2023:
Julia May WELLS
Age 86 of Berwick, NS passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in the Valley Hospice, Kentville. Born in Moser River, NS she was a daughter of the late Murray and Agnes (Bezanson) Naugler.
Julia was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse who worked in Sheet Harbour, Lunenburg and old Halifax City Hospital.
She is survived by her daughter, Janice MacLean (Phil Morris), Chester Basin; sons, Murray (Josephine) Wells, Port Hastings; Norman (Lorraine) Wells, South Rawdon; sister, Alma Schaffenburg, Lunenburg; grandchildren, Brandon Wells, Laura Ippolito, Krissy Sole, Jennifer MacLean; nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Walter "Irvin"; sisters, Nina Smith, Hannah Mills, Ruby Keizer, Alice MacMillan; brothers, Kenneth Naugler and Herbert Naugler.
Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until service begins 2 p.m. Monday, October 16, in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton.1
Age 86 of Berwick, NS passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in the Valley Hospice, Kentville. Born in Moser River, NS she was a daughter of the late Murray and Agnes (Bezanson) Naugler.
Julia was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse who worked in Sheet Harbour, Lunenburg and old Halifax City Hospital.
She is survived by her daughter, Janice MacLean (Phil Morris), Chester Basin; sons, Murray (Josephine) Wells, Port Hastings; Norman (Lorraine) Wells, South Rawdon; sister, Alma Schaffenburg, Lunenburg; grandchildren, Brandon Wells, Laura Ippolito, Krissy Sole, Jennifer MacLean; nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Walter "Irvin"; sisters, Nina Smith, Hannah Mills, Ruby Keizer, Alice MacMillan; brothers, Kenneth Naugler and Herbert Naugler.
Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until service begins 2 p.m. Monday, October 16, in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton.1
| Last Edited | 15 Oct 2023 |
Citations
- [S2] Julia May Wells Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 14 October 2023.
- [S2] Melissa Agnes Naugler Death Notice, The Chronicle Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 13 January 1997.
- [S680] Julia May Wells Death Notice, Middleton Funeral Home (Middleton, Nova Scotia), accessed 15 October 2023.
Laurence Lonergan1
M, #27420
| Father* | Lawrence Lonergan1 b. 26 May 1924, d. 2 Feb 1997 |
| Mother* | Annie Marie Bezanson1 b. 20 Apr 1924 |
| Relationship | 5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Laurence Lonergan died as an infant.1
| Last Edited | 18 Apr 2015 |
Citations
- [S2] Laurence Douglas Lonergan Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 3 February 1997.