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Frances Mary Hertzog-Bezanson, 75, of Tavares died Wednesday (May 7, 2003). Born in Maidenhead, England, she moved to Tavares from Fruitland Park, Fla., in 1998. She was a broker in real estate. She was a member of American Legion, Fruitland Park; Moose Lodge, Leesburg; VFW, Fruitland Park. Survivors include her husband, Stanley Bezanson of Tavares, Fla; daughter, Angle Ambrosini of Leesburg, Fla; son-in-law, Danny Ambrosini of Leesburg; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Beyers Funeral Home, Leesburg.

There will be no services for Frances Mary Hertzog-Bezanson.²

ATLANTIC CITY - Memorial services for Valora Jean Benzanson, 70, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 16, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Atlantic City; followed by a carry-in gathering at the Miner's Delight.

She died April 8, 2004, after a year-long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Cordell, Okla., she was the daughter of Edith May (Knight) and Samuel Houston Lewis. They moved to Ceres, Calif., in 1945 and she attended Ceres High School.

On Sept. 23, 1951, she married Al Bezanson.

She kept house while he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. The family moved to Winnemucca, Nev., in 1961 and she worked at the Winnemucca Golf Course. She and her husband were square-dancers, amateur ranchers, and travelers.

She accompanied him on a tour of duty to Tehran, Iran, in 1977 and 1978. They enjoyed the culture, their hosts, and the co-workers and friends of the Telephone Company of Iran. After returning from the Middle East and retiring, the couple sold the farm and moved to Lander.

She enjoyed traveling to the remnants of frontier towns and into the hills with her husband and dogs. She loved to nurture all living things; her love of birds turned a pair of quail into a flock of 400. Her cookies, cherry cheesecake and Christmas fudge were well-known; and she was devoted to her family.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years; daughter, Debbie Bezanson, and her husband of Morenci, Ariz; son, Rick, and his wife of Atlantic City; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two brothers and their wives, John Houston Lewis of Sparks, Nev., and Sammy Dale Lewis of Lander.

She was preceded in death by her parents.¹

Diane F. (Bezanson) Edgerly, 69, of Pembroke, MA, loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister passed away October 21, 2024 peacefully surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren.

The eldest daughter of John and Gerry (Clifford) Bezanson she born February 12, 1955, in South Weymouth, MA.
Diane graduated from Whitman Hanson Regional High School in the Class of 1973. She grew up and raised her family in Whitman then spent the last 19 years living in Pembroke.

To Diane, family was everything—she lived to make their lives better. She cherished spending time with her loved ones, creating lasting memories filled with laughter and joy. Passionate about music, Diane filled her home with tunes that brought everyone together and loved to attend concerts with friends and family. Her Irish heritage was a source of pride, and she embraced traditions that celebrated her roots, sharing stories and songs that connected generations.

Diane’s warm and giving nature made her a cherished presence in the lives of those around her. Her friends and family will fondly remember her cooking style—often indulgent and always hearty—an expression of love that filled their bellies and hearts alike. She loved to travel, exploring new places with her family, turning every trip into an adventure.

Though Diane may no longer be with us, her spirit lives on in the cherished memories and the bonds she nurtured, reminding everyone that love, laughter, and family are her legacy.

Diane was married to Roger for 50 years. She was a loving mother to Lisa (Jackson), Roger and his wife Jennifer, Jason and John. She was a devoted grandmother, lovingly known as Gramma, to Brent, Cale, Jaden (Jackson), Ava (Jackson), Madison, Alexandra, Graham, Olivia and Alaina. Sister to Judy Veazie and her husband William, Susan Wilson, Linda Tuffy and her husband Craig and MaryJane Braley and her husband Scott. Aunt to countless nieces and nephews. Survived by her two dear friends Terry Holland and Ann Holbrook.

Family and friends are invited to attend Diane’s visiting hours Saturday, October 26th from 12:00-3:00 PM with a funeral service to follow at 3:00 PM at the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street, Whitman.¹

Dorothea "Becky" (Haubner) Bezanson, 86, of Melrose, formerly of Arlington, died May 6, 2007, at the Oak Knoll Healthcare Center of Framingham.

Mrs. Bezanson was born June 22, 1920, in Somerville, daughter of the late Fritz Haubner and Anna (Xavier) Haubner.

She was raised and educated in Arlington and had been a Melrose resident for over 50 years. For many years, she had worked for Polaroid and Kytron Co in the accounts payable department. She was a longtime member of the Melrose Highlands Congregational Church and was very active in the Women's Guild of the church.

Mrs. Bezanson was the beloved wife of 55 years to the late Warren A. Bezanson; mother of Cheryl L. Backman, wife of Thomas, of Sudbury; grandmother of Keith A. and Kristin L. Backman, both of Sudbury; sister of Robert Haubner of Concord and the late Anna I. Sedoff Cassidy, Fritz C. Haubner II and Francis X. Haubner; and aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Her funeral service will be held Thursday, May 10, at 11:30 a.m. at the Melrose Highlands Congregational Church, 355 Franklin St., Melrose. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be private. Arrangements are by the Robinson Funeral Home of Melrose.²