Frances L. Taylor1

F, #26062, b. circa 1885, d. 1975
Father*C. Edwin Taylor1
Mother*Margaret Cochrane1

Family

Charles F Bezanson b. 6 Dec 1883, d. 3 Nov 1928
Children
     Frances L. Taylor was born circa 1885 at Moncton, New Brunswick.1,2 She married Charles F Bezanson on 16 October 1912. He was 28.1 Charles F Bezanson and Frances L. Taylor appeared on the census of 1921 at 121 St George, Moncton, New Brunswick, with Margaret L. Bezanson and Lois Taylor Bezanson.3 Frances L. Taylor died in 1975.2 She was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, New Brunswick.2

Census Summary

1880
Birth
1885
1890
1900
1910
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
Death
1975
Last Edited8 Nov 2020

Citations

  1. [S860] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, "Vital Statistics from Government Records", Marriage Certificate; Microfilm F15946, Westmoreland County, Code B4/1912, Number 1196, Charles F. Bezanson and Frances L. Taylor, 16 October 1912.
  2. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Frances L Bezanson; Birth: 1885; Death: 1975; Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada; Memorial Number: 204720078.
  3. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; City of Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick; Reference Number: RG 31; District: Westmorland; Sub-district: 54; Page: 5; Family: 46.
  4. [S860] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, "Vital Statistics from Government Records", Marriage Certificate; Microfilm F19766, Westmoreland County, Code B4/1934, Number 12265, Margaret L. Bezanson and Harry T. Critney, 1 September 1934.
  5. [S860] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, "Vital Statistics from Government Records", Marriage Certificate; Microfilm F20029, Westmoreland County, Code B4/1942, Number 31623, Lois Taylor Bezanson and Aubrey James Cunningham, 31 October 1942.

Lois Taylor Bezanson1

F, #26071, b. circa 1916, d. 20 January 2005
Father*Charles F Bezanson1 b. 6 Dec 1883, d. 3 Nov 1928
Mother*Frances L. Taylor1 b. c 1885, d. 1975

Family

Aubrey James Cunningham b. c 1918
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Lois Taylor Bezanson was born circa 1916 at Westmoreland County, New Brunswick.1 She appeared on the census of 1921 at 121 St George, Moncton, New Brunswick, in the household of Charles F Bezanson and Frances L. Taylor with Margaret L. Bezanson.2 Lois Taylor Bezanson married Aubrey James Cunningham on 31 October 1942 at Moncton, New Brunswick.1 Lois Taylor Bezanson died on 20 January 2005 at Drew Nursing Home, Sackville, New Brunswick.3 She was buried in Fairhaven Cemetery, Moncton, New Brunswick.3

     Obituary from Times & Transcript (Moncton, New Brunswick), 25 January 2005:
Lois T. Cunningham SACKVILLE, NB - Lois T. Cunningham, of Sackville, NB and formerly of Moncton passed away at Drew Nursing Home in Sackville on Thursday, January 20, 2005.

Born in Moncton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Frances L. (Taylor) Bezanson. Lois was a legal secretary with Roy Losier Lampert Law offices, having retired a number of years ago. She was a member of St. John's United Church in Moncton.

She is survived by her sister, Margaret Cretney of Moncton; niece, Louen McDonough and her husband Stephen of Riverview; grand niece, Marcia McDonough (Geoff) of Calgary, AB; grand nephew, Sean McDonough (Tanya) of Edmonton, AB; and by special friends, Carole Bell, Gordon and Doris Sherrard all of Moncton.

It is her request that no viewing and visitation be held at the funeral home. A Private Graveside and Committal Service will be held at Fairhaven Cemetery at a later date.3

Census Summary

1910
Birth
1916
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
Death
2005
Last Edited30 Mar 2015

Citations

  1. [S860] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, "Vital Statistics from Government Records", Marriage Certificate; Microfilm F20029, Westmoreland County, Code B4/1942, Number 31623, Lois Taylor Bezanson and Aubrey James Cunningham, 31 October 1942.
  2. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; City of Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick; Reference Number: RG 31; District: Westmorland; Sub-district: 54; Page: 5; Family: 46.
  3. [S2] Lois T. Cunningham Death Notice, Times & Transcript (Moncton, New Brunswick), 25 January 2005.

Margaret L. Bezanson1

F, #26073, b. 20 August 1914, d. 31 August 2007
Father*Charles F Bezanson1 b. 6 Dec 1883, d. 3 Nov 1928
Mother*Frances L. Taylor1 b. c 1885, d. 1975

Family

Harry T. Cretney b. c 1906, d. 1974
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Margaret L. Bezanson was born on 20 August 1914 at Moncton, New Brunswick.2 She appeared on the census of 1921 at 121 St George, Moncton, New Brunswick, in the household of Charles F Bezanson and Frances L. Taylor with Lois Taylor Bezanson.3 Margaret L. Bezanson married Harry T. Cretney on 1 September 1934 at Moncton, New Brunswick. She was 20.1 Margaret L. Bezanson died on 31 August 2007 at Briarlea Nursing Home, Moncton, New Brunswick, at age 93.2

     Obituary from Times & Transcript (Moncton, New Brunswick), 1 September 2007:
Margaret Louen Cretney 1914 - 2007 Margaret Louen Cretney, of Moncton, NB, passed away at the Briar Lea Nursing Home on Friday, August 31, 2007 at the age of 93 years.

Born in Moncton, NB on August 20, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Taylor) Bezanson. Margaret worked in Real Estate for many years, she was one of the first female agents in the Moncton area.

Left with fond memories are her daughter, Louen and her husband, Stephen McDonough of Grande Digue; two grandchildren, Marcia McDonough and her husband Geoff Chapin of Calgary, AB, and Sean McDonough and his wife Tonya of Edmonton, AB; great grandson, Taylor McDonough of Edmonton, AB; also by many friends.

Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Harry Cretney in 1974; sister Lois Cunningham in 2005; also by her special friend, Bill Spencer in January of 2007.

At her request there will be no viewing, visitation or funeral service.2

Census Summary

1910
Birth
1914
1920
Census
1921
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
Death
2007
Last Edited30 Mar 2015

Citations

  1. [S860] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, "Vital Statistics from Government Records", Marriage Certificate; Microfilm F19766, Westmoreland County, Code B4/1934, Number 12265, Margaret L. Bezanson and Harry T. Critney, 1 September 1934.
  2. [S2] Margaret Louen Cretney Death Notice, Times & Transcript (Moncton, New Brunswick), 1 September 2007.
  3. [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; City of Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick; Reference Number: RG 31; District: Westmorland; Sub-district: 54; Page: 5; Family: 46.

(?) Steeves1

M, #26076, b. 21 December 1891
Father*Beattie C. Steeves1 b. c 1857, d. 3 Oct 1923
Mother*Annie Bezanson1 b. c 1863
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     (?) Steeves was born on 21 December 1891 at Hillsboro, New Brunswick.1
Last Edited16 Feb 2014

Citations

  1. [S860] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, "Vital Statistics from Government Records", Microfilm F14885, Albert County, Code 6-1-21-42, ? Steeves, 21 December 1891.

George H. Steeves1,2

M, #26077, b. 2 August 1890
Father*Beattie C. Steeves1 b. c 1857, d. 3 Oct 1923
Mother*Annie Bezanson1 b. c 1863
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     George H. Steeves was born on 2 August 1890 at Hillsboro, New Brunswick.1 He appeared on the census of 1891 at Hillsborough, New Brunswick, in the household of Beattie C. Steeves and Annie Bezanson with Mabel Steeves and Mary Ann Christopher.2

Census Summary

1890
Birth
1890
Census
1891
Last Edited14 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S860] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, "Vital Statistics from Government Records", Microfilm F14885, Albert County, Code 6-1-15-60, ? Steeves, 2 August 1890.
  2. [S5] 1891 Canadian Census; Hillsborough, Albert, New Brunswick; Roll: T-6297; Family: 74; Lines: 18-22.

Mary Petranella Bowers1

F, #26078, b. circa 1893, d. 8 July 1970

Family

Leonard Harding Bezanson b. c 1887, d. 28 May 1938
Child
Mary Petronella (Bowers) Bezanson
Image credit: Ancestry.com user Baddaboomer
     Mary Petranella Bowers was born circa 1893 at Halifax, Nova Scotia.1 She married Leonard Harding Bezanson on 11 June 1918 at Halifax, Nova Scotia.1 Leonard Harding Bezanson and Mary Petranella Bowers appeared on the census of 1930 at Meadowcroft Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, with Eric Harding Bezanson.2 Mary Petranella Bowers died on 8 July 1970 at West Vancouver, British Columbia.3,4

     Obituary from The Gazette (Montréal, Quebec), 15 July 1970:
BEZANSON, Mary Petronella. On July 8th, 1970, Mary Petronella Bezanson of West Vancouver, B.C. Formerly of Montreal. Survived by one son Eric, two grandsons Lee & Roy. Graveside service was held Saturday, July 11th, in the Capilano View Cemetery, West Vancouver. Rev. W. Valentine officiated. Arrangements through the Memorial Society of B.C. and First Memorial Services Ltd.5

Census Summary

1890
Birth
1893
1900
1910
1920
1930
Census
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
Death
1970
Last Edited31 Dec 2023

Citations

  1. [S13] Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM), "Marriage Registrations", Year: 1918; Book: 6; Page: 397; Mary Petranella Bowers and Leonard Harding Bezanson.
  2. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340657; Roll: 922; Image: 633.0; ED: 0156; Page: 4A; Lines: 22-24.
  3. [S862] British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency, "British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986", Mary Petronella Bezanson; 8 July 1970; Registration Number 1970-09-009461.
  4. [S1106] Unknown compiler, "BC Archives", Death; Person: Mary Petronella Bezanson; Date: 8 July 1970; Place: West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Age at Death: 77.
  5. [S2] Mary Petronella Bezanson Death Notice, The Gazette (Montreal, Quebec, Quebec, Canada), 15 July 1970, p. 41.

Eric Harding Bezanson1

M, #26079, b. circa 1925, d. 11 October 1996
Father*Leonard Harding Bezanson1 b. c 1887, d. 28 May 1938
Mother*Mary Petranella Bowers1 b. c 1893, d. 8 Jul 1970

Family

Erica Elizabeth Wittmeier b. c 1926, d. 7 Jun 1990
Relationship4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
Eric Harding Bezanson
Image credit: Ancestry.com user Baddaboomer
     Eric Harding Bezanson was born circa 1925 at Canada.1 He appeared on the census of 1930 at Meadowcroft Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, in the household of Leonard Harding Bezanson and Mary Petranella Bowers.1 Eric Harding Bezanson married Erica Elizabeth Wittmeier on 30 June 1945 at St. Nicholas Church, West Vancouver, British Columbia.2,3 Eric Harding Bezanson died on 11 October 1996 at West Vancouver, British Columbia.4,5

     Obituary from The Vancouver Sun (Vancouver, British Columbia), 12 October 1996:
BEZANSON -- Eric Harding "Rick", passed away peacefully October 10th, 1996 aged 72. Survived by wife Ruth; sons Lee (Bernadine), Roy (Amanda); stepdaughtesr Bev and Brenda; stepson Ronnie and eleven grandchildren.

Rick had served in the Italian campaign with the Canadian Army during World War II and was wounded in action. Rick was long known for his involvement in the insurance field until his retirement in 1986. A long-time sportsman, he was a past president of the Montreal Ski Patrol Association, a former president of Capilano Rod & Gun Club and a founding member and past president of the Lions Gate Anglers Club of West Vancouver. Rick was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion over some 50 years and a Masonic brother of the Mount Herman Lodge.

Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16th at St. Christopher's Anglican Church, 1068 Inglewood Avenue, West Vancouver. Cremation. HOLLYBURN FUNERAL HOME 922-1221.5

Census Summary

1920
Birth
1925
1930
Census
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
Death
1996
Last Edited31 Dec 2023

Citations

  1. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340657; Roll: 922; Image: 633.0; ED: 0156; Page: 4A; Lines: 22-24.
  2. [S898] News Item, "Marriages, Bezanson / Wittmeier", The Province (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), 30 June 1945, p. 17.
  3. [S1106] Unknown compiler, "BC Archives", Marriage; Bride: Erica E Wittmeier; Groom: Eric Harding Bezanson; Registration Number: 1945-09-590762; Date: 30 June 1945; Place: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
  4. [S1106] Unknown compiler, "BC Archives", Death; Person: Eric Harding Bezanson; Date: 11 October 1996; Place: West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Age at Death: 72.
  5. [S2] Eric Harding Bezanson Death Notice, The Vancouver Sun (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), 12 October 1996, p. 3.

Nettie M. Bezanson1

F, #26080, b. circa 1876
Father*Ephriam Alexander Bezanson1 b. 1838, d. 19 May 1906
Mother*Arletta Crandall1 b. 1844

Family

Willard Leslie Pratt b. 15 Nov 1878, d. 5 Dec 1929
Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Nettie M. Bezanson was born circa 1876 at Nova Scotia.1 She appeared on the census of 1900 at 685 Broadway Street, Everett, Massachusetts, in the household of Ephriam Alexander Bezanson with Stanley Oliver Bezanson and Nellie D. Crandall.2 Nettie M. Bezanson married Willard Leslie Pratt on 2 September 1908 at Everett, Massachusetts. He was 29.1

Census Summary

1870
Birth
1876
1880
1890
1900
Census
1900
Last Edited18 Feb 2014

Citations

  1. [S7] New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910", Marriage: Bezanson, Nettie M; Pratt, Willard L; Everett Marriage Register; Year: 1908; Volume: 579; Page: 422.
  2. [S4] 1900 U.S. Federal Census; Everett Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 1240658; Roll: 658; ED: 0746; Page: 6A; Lines: 6-9.