Alice Yvonne Best1

F, #30464, d. 16 November 2022

Family

Alden Bartley Bezanson b. 8 Apr 1928, d. Feb 1993
Children
     Alice Yvonne Best married Alden Bartley Bezanson on 16 March 1949 at Kentville, Nova Scotia. He was 20. Alice Yvonne Best died on 16 November 2022 at Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville, Nova Scotia.2,3

     Obituary from White Family Funeral Homes (Kentville, Nova Scotia):
"When our earthly life has ended; God has an eternal home prepared for us in heaven."

- II Corinthians 5:1

BEZANSON, A. Yvonne (Best), formerly of New Minas, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville with her sons by her side. Born in Prospect, Kings Co., the only daughter of the late Perry and Eunice (Lloyd) Best.

Yvonne worked out for a good many years and for the last eighteen years of her working career she was employed by the Province of Nova Scotia. She did some volunteer work after retirement and especially enjoyed volunteering for the VON.

She is survived by her four sons, Marvin (Vicki), Kentville; Dale, Canaan; Garth, South Alton; and Brian (Lorraine), North River Road, South Alton; eight grandchildren, Troy (Leslie), Steven, Corrine (Darren), Belinda (Ken), Beverly (Jeff), Lindsay (Krista), Gregory (Robyn) and Tim (Brittany); and 10 great-grandchildren, Cohen, Bennett, Addison, Jack, Carter, Brooke, McKinley, Cameron, Jennica and Jessica.

She was predeceased by an infant son, Wayne; daughter, Debbie; daughter-in-law, Vivian; and great-granddaughter, Emma.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the nurses and staff of Wolfville Elms, Valley Regional Hospital – Medical B Unit and Evergreen Home for Special Care for the excellent care that Yvonne received with them.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, Kings Co. For those unable to attend, a video webcast will be available on-line on Friday, November 25.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.

"Dream like you’ll live forever. Live like you might die tomorrow."3


     Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 22 November 2022:
A. Yvonne (Best) BEZANSON

Formerly of New Minas, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville with her sons by her side. A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 24th in Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, Kings Co. For those unable to attend, a video webcast will be available on-line on Friday, November 25th. For the full obituary or to view the video webcast please visit: www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.2
Last Edited7 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S14] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Death Registrations", Wayne Alden Bezanson; Date: 09 January 1950; Place: Berwick, Kings County; Registration Year: 1950; Number: 1226.
  2. [S2] A. Yvonne (Best) Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 22 November 2022.
  3. [S680] A. Yvonne (Best) Bezanson Death Notice, White Family Funeral Homes (Kentville, Nova Scotia), accessed 6 December 2022.

Robie Lewis1

M, #30468, b. circa December 1880
Father*William Lewis1 b. c 1830
Mother*Maud Sarah Graham1 b. 22 Oct 1859, d. 1938
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Robie Lewis was born circa December 1880 at Nova Scotia.1 He appeared on the census of 1881 at Rawdon, Nova Scotia, in the household of William Lewis and Maud Sarah Graham.1

Census Summary

1880
Birth
1880
Census
1881
Last Edited5 Sep 2022

Citations

  1. [S5] 1881 Canadian Census; Rawdon, Hants, Nova Scotia; District: Hants; District Number: 18; Sub-district: H; Page: 13; Family: 51.

Sherry Jeanette Bezanson1,2

F, #30470, b. circa 1956, d. 29 September 2022
Father*Lorne Carleton Bezanson2 b. 27 Mar 1935, d. 24 May 1999
Mother*Gloria Marie Vacharasse2 b. 19 Nov 1932, d. 3 Aug 2013
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
Sherry Jeanette (Bezanson) Annand
     Sherry Jeanette Bezanson was also known as Sherry Jeanette Annand.1 She was born circa 1956.1 She lived in Arthur, Ontario, circa 1999.2 She died on 29 September 2022 at Innisfree Hospice, Kitchener, Ontario.1

     Obituary from England Funeral Home (Mount Forest, Ontario):
ANNAND, Sherry Jeanette – Peacefully with her family by her side at the Innisfree Hospice Kitchener, on Thursday, September 29, 2022 in her 66th year.

Beloved mother of Kris Annand (April), Jeff Clements (Amanda), and Lindsay Clements (Russell). Loving grandmother of Riley, Chloe, Tommy, Jack, Brynley, and a grandson arriving in December.

Sherry was predeceased by her parents Lorne and Marie Bezanson and is survived, and will be greatly missed by her siblings Donna, Cathee (Lenny), Janice (Kai), Stephen (Andrea), Tim (Roisin), her Aunt Joan, and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Sherry was very involved and committed to her work at Quality Homes. She loved to garden, travel, try new foods, and was always up for a road trip. She loved socializing and to sit and talk with her friends, but above all, she loved her family. She worked hard creating memories and experiences with her family that they will cherish forever.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at the Mount Forest United Church, 175 Queen Street East, Mount Forest followed by Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to a reception immediately following the service. Interment at Mount Forest Cemetery. England Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.1
Last Edited3 Oct 2022

Citations

  1. [S680] Sherry Jeanette Annand Death Notice, England Funteral Home (Mount Forest, Ontario), accessed 3 October 2022.
  2. [S2] Lorne Carleton Bezanson Death Notice, The Halifax Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 26 May 1999, provided by Carolyn O'Connell.