Douglas Morrison Bezanson1
M, #27187, b. circa 1960, d. 16 July 2020
| Father* | Newton Ellis Bezanson2 b. 21 Dec 1919, d. 2 Sep 1981 |
| Mother* | Mary Dorothy White2 b. c 1922, d. 9 Apr 2005 |
Family | Juanita Pleau Sabean |
| Relationship | 5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Douglas Morrison Bezanson was born circa 1960 at Antogonish, Nova Scotia.1 He married Juanita Pleau Sabean.3 Douglas Morrison Bezanson was living at Digby, Nova Scotia, in 2005.2 He died on 16 July 2020 at Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia.1
Obituary:
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia):
Obituary:
Douglas Morrison Bezanson
1960 - 2020
Douglas Morrison Bezanson, age 60, of Digby passed away on July 16th, 2020 at QEII, V.G. Site, Halifax. Born in Antigonish he was the son of Newton and Dorothy (White) Bezanson.
Douglas worked at Acadia Wipers in Digby and was known for being a loyal employee going above and beyond. He loved fishing, old cars, music, a good hand of crib and making people laugh. An avid hunter back in his day, he loved spending time in the great outdoors. But what he loved most was his family and friends. Douglas was always there when you needed him, he would drop everything to help someone.
He will be forever loved and missed by his spouse Juanita Pleau Sabean of Digby; his sisters, Susan Bezanson (Ian Holmes) of Wellington, Martha Bezanson of Antigonish and especially, Candice Sabean as well as all his children, grandchildren, great-grand children and many nephews and nieces.
He was predeceased by his brothers; Angus, Roderick and one in infancy.
A special thank you to the staff of the QEII,VG site for their care and compassion.
A family graveside service will be held at a later date in St. James Cemetery, New Chester.3
1960 - 2020
Douglas Morrison Bezanson, age 60, of Digby passed away on July 16th, 2020 at QEII, V.G. Site, Halifax. Born in Antigonish he was the son of Newton and Dorothy (White) Bezanson.
Douglas worked at Acadia Wipers in Digby and was known for being a loyal employee going above and beyond. He loved fishing, old cars, music, a good hand of crib and making people laugh. An avid hunter back in his day, he loved spending time in the great outdoors. But what he loved most was his family and friends. Douglas was always there when you needed him, he would drop everything to help someone.
He will be forever loved and missed by his spouse Juanita Pleau Sabean of Digby; his sisters, Susan Bezanson (Ian Holmes) of Wellington, Martha Bezanson of Antigonish and especially, Candice Sabean as well as all his children, grandchildren, great-grand children and many nephews and nieces.
He was predeceased by his brothers; Angus, Roderick and one in infancy.
A special thank you to the staff of the QEII,VG site for their care and compassion.
A family graveside service will be held at a later date in St. James Cemetery, New Chester.3
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia):
Age 60 of Digby, passed away on July 16, 2020 in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born in Antigonish, he was the son of Newton and Dorothy (White) Bezanson. Arrangements have been entrusted to T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 71 McQuade Lake Cres., Halifax.1
| Last Edited | 22 Jul 2020 |
Citations
- [S2] Douglas Morrison Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 22 July 2020.
- [S2] Dorothy M. Bezanson Death Notice, The Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 11 April 2005.
- [S680] Douglas Morrison Bezanson Death Notice, T.J. Tracy Cremation and Burial Specialists (Glace Bay, Nova Scotia), accessed 22 July 2020.
Angus Bezanson1
M, #27188, b. 6 September 1948, d. 27 August 1995
| Father* | Newton Ellis Bezanson1 b. 21 Dec 1919, d. 2 Sep 1981 |
| Mother* | Mary Dorothy White1 b. c 1922, d. 9 Apr 2005 |
Family | Carol (?) |
| Relationship | 5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Angus Bezanson was born on 6 September 1948.2 He married Carol (?).3 Angus Bezanson died on 27 August 1995 at Henderson General Hospital, Henderson, Ontario, at age 46.3,2 He was buried in St. James Cemetery, New Chester, Nova Scotia.2
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 29 August 1995:
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 29 August 1995:
BEZANSON, Angus Alexander - 46, Hamilton, Ont., died August 27, 1995, in Henderson General Hospital, Hamilton.
Born at Ecum Secum Bridge, Halifax Co., he was a son of Dorothy Bezanson and the late Newton Bezanson. He was a member of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local 244.
Surviving are his wife, Carol; sons, Gustifer, Andrew; daughter, Suzanne; sisters, Susan, Martha (Mrs. Douglas Roberts); brother, Douglas; a niece and nephew.
He was predeceased by a brother, Roderick. Funeral 1 p.m. today in Chapel of White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Hamilton. Cremation to follow.3
Born at Ecum Secum Bridge, Halifax Co., he was a son of Dorothy Bezanson and the late Newton Bezanson. He was a member of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local 244.
Surviving are his wife, Carol; sons, Gustifer, Andrew; daughter, Suzanne; sisters, Susan, Martha (Mrs. Douglas Roberts); brother, Douglas; a niece and nephew.
He was predeceased by a brother, Roderick. Funeral 1 p.m. today in Chapel of White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Hamilton. Cremation to follow.3
| Last Edited | 2 Apr 2015 |
Citations
- [S2] Dorothy M. Bezanson Death Notice, The Halifax Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 11 April 2005.
- [S341] Maureen Brown, "St. James Cemetery, New Chester, Guysborugh County, Nova Scotia", "Bezanson, Angus A., Sept. 6, 1948 - Aug. 27, 1995."
- [S2] Angus Alexander Bezanson Death Notice, The Chronicle Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 29 August 1995.
Roderick Bezanson1
M, #27189, b. 9 December 1957, d. 29 November 1980
| Father* | Newton Ellis Bezanson1 b. 21 Dec 1919, d. 2 Sep 1981 |
| Mother* | Mary Dorothy White1 b. c 1922, d. 9 Apr 2005 |
| Relationship | 5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Roderick Bezanson was born on 9 December 1957.2 He died on 29 November 1980 at age 22.2 He was buried in St. James Cemetery, New Chester, Nova Scotia.2
| Last Edited | 2 Apr 2015 |
Adam Ross Bezanson1
M, #27192, b. 27 June 1979, d. 30 July 1979
| Father* | Elbridge Calvin Bezanson1 |
| Mother* | Beatrice (?)1 |
| Relationship | 6th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Adam Ross Bezanson was born on 27 June 1979.1 He died on 30 July 1979.1 He was buried in St. James Cemetery, New Chester, Nova Scotia.1
| Last Edited | 2 Apr 2015 |
Citations
- [S341] Maureen Brown, "St. James Cemetery, New Chester, Guysborugh County, Nova Scotia", "Bezanson, Adam Ross, June 27, 1979 - July 30, 1979, Infant son of Calvin & Beatrice."
Ethel Mae MacKenzie1
F, #27193, b. 1 December 1917, d. 6 December 2010
| Father* | Oswald MacKenzie1 b. c 1890 |
| Mother* | Caroline Holley1 b. 10 Nov 1892, d. 1977 |
Family 1 | Fred C. Hill |
Family 2 | Cyril Brown |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Ethel Mae MacKenzie was born on 1 December 1917 at Halifax, Nova Scotia.1 She married Fred C. Hill.1 Ethel Mae MacKenzie married Cyril Brown.1 Ethel Mae MacKenzie died on 6 December 2010 at Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, Nova Scotia, at age 93.1
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Ethel May (MacKenzie)(Hill) Brown … 93, Fergus Hall, Parkland Estates, Truro, passed away peacefully Monday, December 6, 2010, at Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro.
Born December 1, 1917, in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late O.F. MacKenzie and Caroline (Holley) MacKenzie.
She was the last surviving member of her Father's immediate family.
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her two brothers; one sister; numerous aunts and uncles; first husband, Fred C. Hill; second husband, Cyril Brown “Brownie”.
She is survived by her immediate sons, Ronald (Sharron) Hill, Truro; John (Jean) Hill, Halifax; five grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her step-children, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren from her second marriage.
Ethel had degrees in education and the arts from many prominent facilities in Nova Scotia. She taught music at the Halifax Conservatory in her younger years and French in several schools in Colchester County until she retired from teaching. She was a member of Truro's Attic Painters and also the Truro Art Society for many years until arthritis ended her abilities at age 91. She also attended painting and writing classes at ACTC in Tatamagouche every year until the age of 91. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and will sadly be missed by all.
Honouring Ethel’s wishes, all are invited to a celebration of her life, where you can come and share memories and stories from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, December 11, 2010, at Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro.1
Born December 1, 1917, in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late O.F. MacKenzie and Caroline (Holley) MacKenzie.
She was the last surviving member of her Father's immediate family.
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her two brothers; one sister; numerous aunts and uncles; first husband, Fred C. Hill; second husband, Cyril Brown “Brownie”.
She is survived by her immediate sons, Ronald (Sharron) Hill, Truro; John (Jean) Hill, Halifax; five grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her step-children, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren from her second marriage.
Ethel had degrees in education and the arts from many prominent facilities in Nova Scotia. She taught music at the Halifax Conservatory in her younger years and French in several schools in Colchester County until she retired from teaching. She was a member of Truro's Attic Painters and also the Truro Art Society for many years until arthritis ended her abilities at age 91. She also attended painting and writing classes at ACTC in Tatamagouche every year until the age of 91. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and will sadly be missed by all.
Honouring Ethel’s wishes, all are invited to a celebration of her life, where you can come and share memories and stories from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, December 11, 2010, at Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro.1
| Last Edited | 2 Apr 2015 |
Citations
- [S2] Ethel Mae (MacKenzie) (Hill) Brown Death Notice, Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home (Truro, Nova Scotia).