Anne Lillian Bezanson1

F, #28543, b. 25 March 1938, d. 19 June 2019
Father*Walter Foreman Bezanson2 b. 27 Aug 1896, d. 1959
Mother*Mary Grace Fisher2 b. 1907, d. 8 Mar 1980

Family

Frederick Harvey
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Anne Lillian Bezanson was born on 25 March 1938 at Upper Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia.1 She married Frederick Harvey.2 Anne Lillian Bezanson lived in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, in 2019.2 She died on 19 June 2019 at Dartmouth General Hospital, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, at age 81.1

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 24 June 2019:
HARVEY, Anne Lillian

Age 81, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2019 in Dartmouth General Hospital with her family by her side. She was born March 25, 1938 to Walter and Mary (Fisher) Bezanson in Upper Musquodoboit.

She was loving mother to Anthony (Sylvia), Craig (Emma), Roger (Gail), Ed (Diane) and Pam (Glenn). Anne was a wonderful grandmother to 11 grandchildren who she always made time for, Adam, Darrell, Angela, Matthew, Michael, Christopher, Jonathan, Mark, Steve, Bethanne and Carolyn. Anne also was blessed with 15 great-grandchildren as well as sisters, Shirley and Jean and brother, Walter.

She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick Harvey; children, Shelia and Carolyn; brothers, Stanley and Winston, and sisters, Winnie and Ethel.

Anne's wishes were to be cremated and a family 'Celebration of Life' at a later date. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Dartmouth General Hospital, 4 East, and the VON nurses. Arrangements are entrusted to Dartmouth Funeral Home.

Until we see you again, Mom, rest in peace.1
Last Edited10 Jul 2019

Citations

  1. [S2] Anne Lillian Harvey Death Notice, The Chronicle Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 24 June 2019.
  2. [S2] Stanley Leslie "Stan" Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 18 January 2019.

Jean Bezanson1

F, #28545, b. 3 July 1929, d. 14 June 2022
Father*Walter Foreman Bezanson1 b. 27 Aug 1896, d. 1959
Mother*Mary Grace Fisher1 b. 1907, d. 8 Mar 1980

Family

Roy Fisher
Child
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
Jean Elvia (Bezanson) Fisher
     Jean Bezanson was born on 3 July 1929.2 She married Roy Fisher.1 Jean Bezanson lived in Williams Lake, British Columbia, in 2019.1,3 She died on 14 June 2022 at age 92.2

     Obituary from The Williams Lake Tribune (Williams Lake, British Columbia), 14 June 2022:
Jean Elvia Fisher (nee Bezanson)

July 3, 1929 – June 14, 2022
In loving memory

Jean’s family is heartbroken to share that Jean has gone to be reunited with Roy on June 14th, at the age of 92.

Jean is predeceased by her husband of 69 years Roy, daughter Karolyn and grandsons Trever, Troy, and Cody.

She is survived by her sister Shirley Bezanson, children Wade (Verna), Blair (Tammy), Greg (Lynda), Melody (Andrew) and Kirk (Deenie), 12 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren as well as a multitude of people who call her Grannie. She also cared deeply for family friend Ralph Reinprecht, who came to visit her faithfully every Friday.

Jean, husband Roy and son Wade moved to B.C., first to Forest Grove and then Lac La Hache, from Musquodobit, Nova Scotia in 1956. Once in B.C. they increased their family to six children and have been in Williams Lake since 1971.

Jean’s love for her children and grandchildren was immeasurable and ever present. She kept busy caring for her own children as well as many others in their neighbourhood. She had a deep love of birds, whether they be her pets, or the ones she loved to watch outside her window.

A service will be held at the Williams Lake cemetery on Friday, June 24th at 11:00 a.m. with a gathering for friends and family at the Royal Canadian Legion (downstairs) at noon.2
Last Edited27 Jun 2022

Citations

  1. [S2] Stanley Leslie "Stan" Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 18 January 2019.
  2. [S2] Jean Elvia Fisher Death Notice, The Williams Lake Tribune (Williams Lake, British Columbia), 14 June 2022.
  3. [S680] Ethel Dunlap Death Notice, Eagles Funeral Home (Westville, Nova Scotia).

Shirley Bezanson1

F, #28547, b. 29 July 1936, d. 11 February 2023
I have made several assumptions regarding Shirley Bezanson.

Her obituary says her parents were Walter and Mary (Fisher) Forman. I believe Forman is a mistake. Her siblings match the children of Walter and Mary (Fisher) Bezanson.

I do not have any direct evidence of her marriage to Stanley Stewart Dares except their obituaries list children with the same names and other identifying details.

I believe Shirley may have kept her maiden surname, or perhaps she changed her surname back to Bezanson after separating from Stanley.
Father*Walter Foreman Bezanson1 b. 27 Aug 1896, d. 1959
Mother*Mary Grace Fisher1 b. 1907, d. 8 Mar 1980

Family

Stanley Stewart Dares b. 12 Oct 1929, d. 5 Jul 2010
Child
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
Shirley Marie Bezanson
     Shirley Bezanson was also known as Shirley Marie Bezanson.2 She was born on 29 July 1936 at Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia.2 She married Stanley Stewart Dares.3 Shirley Bezanson lived in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, in 2019.1 She died on 11 February 2023 at QEII Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, Nova Scotia, at age 86.2

     Obituary from Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia):
Bezanson, Shirley Marie, 86 of Dartmouth passed away February 11, 2023 at the QEII Infirmary. Born in Middle Musquodoboit she was a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Fisher) Forman [?].

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Shirley was a country girl at heart loving horses and working on the farm on the Dean back road. She moved to Dartmouth to work where she met her husband and raised her 5 children. She was a driver/owner of Blue Bell Taxi for 30 years rertiring at the age of 65.

She is survived by her children, Mary (late Gerald), Walter (Gwen), Winnie Ann (Ken), Brenda Lee, Vernon; grandchildren, Shirlyn, Amanda, Sandra, Marc, Jeremy, Ann, James, Nadine, Eric, Cody; great grandchildren, Ravin, Lacy, Faith, Brea, Damian, Kashus, Kanan, Artemis, James "Sonic", Akiko, Nathan, Tony, London, Finn.

Shirley was predeceased by her son, Everett; siblings, Everett, Geordie, Ruby, Ethel, Winnie, Jean, Walter, Stanley, Anne, Winston as well as her great granddaughter, Hope.

Visitation will be held 12–2pm, Friday, February 17, 2023 in Atlantic Funeral Home 771 Main Street, Dartmouth from where a funeral service will follow at 2pm.2


     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 15 February 2023:
Shirley Marie BEZANSON

Age 86 of Dartmouth, passed away February 11, 2023 in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Visitation will be held 12-2 p.m. Friday, February 17th in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth from where a funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. To view full obituary and leave online condolences please visit the Dartmouth Chapel at: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com.4
Last Edited15 Feb 2023

Citations

  1. [S2] Stanley Leslie "Stan" Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 18 January 2019.
  2. [S680] Shirley Marie Bezanson Death Notice, Atlantic Funeral Home (via arbormemorial.ca) (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia), accessed 15 February 2023.
  3. [S2] Stanley Stewart Dares Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 7 July 2010.
  4. [S2] Shirley Marie Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 15 February 2023.
  5. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Everett Stewart Dares; Date: 05 July 1957; Place: Dartmouth, Halifax County; Registration Year: 1957; Number: 4026; Mother: Shirley Bezanson; Father: Stanley S. Dares.

Winnie Prudence Bezanson1

F, #28548, b. circa 1928, d. 19 November 2016
Father*Walter Foreman Bezanson2 b. 27 Aug 1896, d. 1959
Mother*Mary Grace Fisher2 b. 1907, d. 8 Mar 1980

Family

Lloyd David Daurie b. 11 Apr 1920, d. 28 Feb 2002
Children
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Winnie Prudence Bezanson was born circa 1928 at Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia.1 She married Lloyd David Daurie circa 1946.1 Winnie Prudence Bezanson lived in Spryfield, Nova Scotia, in 2015.3 She died on 19 November 2016.1

     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 21 November 2016:
DAURIE, Winnie Prudence

Age 88 of Lower Sackville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Musquodoboit, she was a daughter of the late Mary and Walter Bezanson.

She was a Deaconess of Dartmouth Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She will forever be remembered by her kind, loving heart and for her love of the Lord. She worked very hard all of her life, including many years as a Nurses Aide at Sacred Heart Convent in Halifax. She was very fond of the family cat, Dixie.

Winnie was predeceased by her loving husband, Lloyd; son, Everett; sister, Ethel and brother, Winston.

She is survived by her son, Miles (Linda); sisters, Shirley, Ann and Jean (Roy); brothers, Walter (Eileen) and Stanley (Violet); grandchildren, Laurena (Michael), Sheldon (Carla) and Roger; great-grandchildren, Amy, Lindsay, Brett, Michael and Kevin; and many nieces and nephews.

Family flowers only. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 23 from 6-8 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 24 at 11 a.m. in Dartmouth Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 35 Lakecrest Dr., Dartmouth, with burial to immediately follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, 585 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville. A reception will be held in the church following the burial. The family would like to thank the staff of Melville Nursing Home and the ladies of Dartmouth Church. Online condolences may be sent to: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com (Sackville Chapel).1
Last Edited27 Nov 2021

Citations

  1. [S2] Winnie Prudence Daurie Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 21 November 2016.
  2. [S2] Stanley Leslie "Stan" Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 18 January 2019.
  3. [S680] Ethel Dunlap Death Notice, Eagles Funeral Home (Westville, Nova Scotia).
  4. [S2] Lloyd David Daurie Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 1 March 2002.