Sarah Blanche Adams1
F, #21947, b. 1912, d. 1988
| Father* | James Elwood Adams1 b. 1887, d. 30 Sep 1944 |
| Mother* | Edith Irene Bezanson1 b. 11 Aug 1894, d. 2 May 1993 |
Family 1 | Jack Helpard |
Family 2 | Edgar McLeod |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Sarah Blanche Adams was born in 1912.1 She appeared on the census of 1921 at Union Street, Berwick, Nova Scotia, in the household of James Elwood Adams and Edith Irene Bezanson with George Adams and Lulu Irene Adams.2 Sarah Blanche Adams married Jack Helpard.1 Sarah Blanche Adams married Edgar McLeod.1 Sarah Blanche Adams died in 1988.1
| Last Edited | 3 Sep 2001 |
Lulu Irene Adams1
F, #21950, b. 1916, d. 19 July 1998
| Father* | James Elwood Adams1 b. 1887, d. 30 Sep 1944 |
| Mother* | Edith Irene Bezanson1 b. 11 Aug 1894, d. 2 May 1993 |
Family 1 | Ellis Eisner |
Family 2 | Vincent Peebles |
Family 3 | Thomas Dares b. 1915, d. 1986 |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Lulu Irene Adams was born in 1916.1 She appeared on the census of 1921 at Union Street, Berwick, Nova Scotia, in the household of James Elwood Adams and Edith Irene Bezanson with George Adams and Sarah Blanche Adams.2 Lulu Irene Adams married Ellis Eisner.3 Lulu Irene Adams married Vincent Peebles.3 Lulu Irene Adams married Thomas Dares.4,5 Lulu Irene Adams died on 19 July 1998 at Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton, Nova Scotia.3 She was buried on 21 July 1998 in Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, Nova Scotia.4,3
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 20 July 1998:
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 20 July 1998:
EISNER-DARES, Lou Irene - 82, Kingston, died July 19, 1998, in Soldier's Memorial Hospital, Middleton.
Born in Garland, Kings Co., she was a daughter of the late James and Edith (Bezanson) Adams. She was a retired employee with the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, working at the Middleton Tourist Bureau. She was formerly employed by Henry Birk & Sons, Halifax, and was a past member of Rebekah Lodge.
Surviving are sons, Roger, Middleton; Bruce, Wilmot; sister, Jean Annand, Iroquois Falls, Ont; brothers, George, Clifford, Berwick; three grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Ellis Eisner; second husband, Vincent Peebles; third husband, Thomas Dares; sister, Blanche; brothers, Boyd, Roy, Lloyd.
Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, both in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton, Lic. Daniel Walton officiating, assisted by Rev. Donald Robertson. Burial in Berwick Cemetery.3
Born in Garland, Kings Co., she was a daughter of the late James and Edith (Bezanson) Adams. She was a retired employee with the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, working at the Middleton Tourist Bureau. She was formerly employed by Henry Birk & Sons, Halifax, and was a past member of Rebekah Lodge.
Surviving are sons, Roger, Middleton; Bruce, Wilmot; sister, Jean Annand, Iroquois Falls, Ont; brothers, George, Clifford, Berwick; three grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Ellis Eisner; second husband, Vincent Peebles; third husband, Thomas Dares; sister, Blanche; brothers, Boyd, Roy, Lloyd.
Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, both in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton, Lic. Daniel Walton officiating, assisted by Rev. Donald Robertson. Burial in Berwick Cemetery.3
| Last Edited | 14 May 2015 |
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 154.
- [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Berwick, Rockland, South Berwick, Windemere, Post Road, Kings, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 46; Page: 5; Lines: 17-21.
- [S2] Lou Irene Eisner-Dares Death Notice, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 20 July 1998.
- [S351] Family History Committee, Cemetery Records of Kings County, Berwick Cemetery, Section 11, Stone 146, "Thomas A. Dares, 1915-1986, his wife, Lou Irene, 1916-."
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 154, where the groom's given name is not supplied.
George Adams1
M, #21952, b. 1918, d. 9 June 2012
| Father* | James Elwood Adams1 b. 1887, d. 30 Sep 1944 |
| Mother* | Edith Irene Bezanson1 b. 11 Aug 1894, d. 2 May 1993 |
Family | Elizabeth Johnson d. 19 Jan 2010 |
| Children |
| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
George Adams was born in 1918.1 He appeared on the census of 1921 at Union Street, Berwick, Nova Scotia, in the household of James Elwood Adams and Edith Irene Bezanson with Sarah Blanche Adams and Lulu Irene Adams.2 George Adams married Elizabeth Johnson circa 1950.3,4 George Adams died on 9 June 2012 at Berwick, Nova Scotia.4 He was buried in Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, Nova Scotia.5
Obituary from Serenity Funeral Home (Coldbrook, Nova Scotia):
Obituary from Serenity Funeral Home (Coldbrook, Nova Scotia):
Adams, George Arnold -- 93 of Berwick passed away June 9, 2012 at home. Born in Garland Kings Co., he was a son of the late James & Edith (Bezanson) Adams.
He was a Veteran of WW II, serving in the RCAF. After the war he built and opened Adams Hardware in Berwick which he operated for 21 years.
For 26 years George and his wife, Betty enjoyed spending their winters in Florida returning home every spring to "summer" in Nova Scotia. Both Betty and George were very involved in sports. George was a past member & director of Paragon Golf & Country Club; member of Berwick Heights Golf Club; member & charter of Berwick Lions Club; past president of Berwick Curling Club; a member of the Greenwood Flying Club; member of the Veterans Club and past member of Branch #69 Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick. He also served as a volunteer fireman in Berwick. He was inducted as a member to the Berwick Sports Hall of Fame.
George is survived by his son: Brian (Kate), Burlington & daughter: Sharron Eisnor, Kentville; brother: Clifford, Berwick; sister: Jean (George) Annand, Iroquois Falls, Ontario; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
George was predeceased by his wife of 60 years Elizabeth "Betty" (Johnson); a daughter Deborah Ann Crocker; a 2 year old son Donald; brothers: Roy and Boyd; sisters: Blanche McLeod and Lou Dares. Cremation has taken place.
No visitation by request. The memorial service will be held at 2:00pm Thursday June 14 from the Annapolis Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook, Rev. Marilyn Rose officiating. Interment will follow at the Berwick Cemetery, Berwick. www.annapolisvalleyfuneralhome.com.4
He was a Veteran of WW II, serving in the RCAF. After the war he built and opened Adams Hardware in Berwick which he operated for 21 years.
For 26 years George and his wife, Betty enjoyed spending their winters in Florida returning home every spring to "summer" in Nova Scotia. Both Betty and George were very involved in sports. George was a past member & director of Paragon Golf & Country Club; member of Berwick Heights Golf Club; member & charter of Berwick Lions Club; past president of Berwick Curling Club; a member of the Greenwood Flying Club; member of the Veterans Club and past member of Branch #69 Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick. He also served as a volunteer fireman in Berwick. He was inducted as a member to the Berwick Sports Hall of Fame.
George is survived by his son: Brian (Kate), Burlington & daughter: Sharron Eisnor, Kentville; brother: Clifford, Berwick; sister: Jean (George) Annand, Iroquois Falls, Ontario; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
George was predeceased by his wife of 60 years Elizabeth "Betty" (Johnson); a daughter Deborah Ann Crocker; a 2 year old son Donald; brothers: Roy and Boyd; sisters: Blanche McLeod and Lou Dares. Cremation has taken place.
No visitation by request. The memorial service will be held at 2:00pm Thursday June 14 from the Annapolis Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook, Rev. Marilyn Rose officiating. Interment will follow at the Berwick Cemetery, Berwick. www.annapolisvalleyfuneralhome.com.4
| Last Edited | 10 Nov 2023 |
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 154.
- [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Berwick, Rockland, South Berwick, Windemere, Post Road, Kings, Nova Scotia; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 46; Page: 5; Lines: 17-21.
- [S680] Elizabeth Adams Death Notice, Serenity Funeral Home (Coldbrook, Nova Scotia), accessed 10 November 2023.
- [S680] George Arnold Adams Death Notice, Serenity Funeral Home (Coldbrook, Nova Scotia), accessed 10 November 2023.
- [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", George Arnold Adams; Birth: 1918; Death: 2012; Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada; Memorial Number: 191682469.
Clifford Adams1
M, #21953, b. 1921, d. 2013
| Father* | James Elwood Adams1 b. 1887, d. 30 Sep 1944 |
| Mother* | Edith Irene Bezanson1 b. 11 Aug 1894, d. 2 May 1993 |
| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Clifford Adams was born in 1921.2,3 He died in 2013.2 He was buried in Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, Nova Scotia.2
| Last Edited | 10 Nov 2023 |
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 154.
- [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Earl "Clifford" Adams; Birth: 1921; Death: 2013; Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada; Memorial Number: 191684521.
- [S5] 1931 Canadian Census; Hants-Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada; Sub-district: 0053 - Berwick (Town); Page: s.
Boyd Stanley Adams1,2
M, #21954, b. 1924, d. 3 December 1993
| Father* | James Elwood Adams1 b. 1887, d. 30 Sep 1944 |
| Mother* | Edith Irene Bezanson1 b. 11 Aug 1894, d. 2 May 1993 |
Family | Kathleen E. Archer |
| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Boyd Stanley Adams was born in 1924.1 He married Kathleen E. Archer.1 Boyd Stanley Adams died on 3 December 1993.1 He was buried on 7 December 1993 in Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, Nova Scotia.1,3
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 6 December 1993:
Obituary from The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 6 December 1993:
ADAMS, Boyd Stanley - 69, Grafton, Kings County, formerly of Berwick, died December 3, 1993, in Western Kings Memorial Hospital, Berwick.
Born in Berwick, he was a son of the late James and Edith (Bezanson) Adams. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for most of his life and was a member of the Baptist Church of Canada.
He is survived by his wife, the former Kathleen Archer; son, Richard, Waterville; two brothers, Clifford, George, both of Berwick; two sisters, Lou Dares, Kingston; Jean (Mrs. George Annand), Iroquois Falls, Ont; several grandchildren.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Roy, Lloyd; sister, Blanche Helpard MacLeod.
Visitation will be after 4 p.m. today in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick, where funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Rev. Gordon Walker officiating. Burial will be in Berwick Cemetery.3
Born in Berwick, he was a son of the late James and Edith (Bezanson) Adams. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for most of his life and was a member of the Baptist Church of Canada.
He is survived by his wife, the former Kathleen Archer; son, Richard, Waterville; two brothers, Clifford, George, both of Berwick; two sisters, Lou Dares, Kingston; Jean (Mrs. George Annand), Iroquois Falls, Ont; several grandchildren.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Roy, Lloyd; sister, Blanche Helpard MacLeod.
Visitation will be after 4 p.m. today in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick, where funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Rev. Gordon Walker officiating. Burial will be in Berwick Cemetery.3
| Last Edited | 4 Apr 2015 |
Citations
- [S351] Family History Committee, Cemetery Records of Kings County, Berwick Cemetery, Section 11, Stone 131, "Boyd S. Adams, 1924-1993, his wife, Kathleen E., 1939- (Obit Hfx Herald Boyd Stanley Adams died 3 Dec. 1993, age 69. s/o James and Edith (Bezanson) Adams. h/o Katherine Archer)."
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 154.
- [S2] Boyd Stanley Adams Death Notice, The Chronicle Herald (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 6 December 1993.
Roy Adams1
M, #21958, b. circa 1926
| Father* | James Elwood Adams1 b. 1887, d. 30 Sep 1944 |
| Mother* | Edith Irene Bezanson1 b. 11 Aug 1894, d. 2 May 1993 |
| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Roy Adams was born circa 1926.2
| Last Edited | 10 Nov 2023 |
Lloyd Adams1,2
M, #21959, b. 1914, d. 1919
| Father* | James Elwood Adams1,2 b. 1887, d. 30 Sep 1944 |
| Mother* | Edith Irene Bezanson1,2 b. 11 Aug 1894, d. 2 May 1993 |
| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
| Last Edited | 3 Sep 2001 |
Gwendolyn Isabel Bezanson1
F, #21960, b. 2 January 1934, d. 12 March 2022
| Father* | James Everett Bezanson1 b. 14 Jan 1905, d. 1990 |
| Mother* | Stella Arenburg1 b. c 1908, d. 29 Sep 1989 |
Family | Ronald Cornwell |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Gwendolyn (Bezanson) Cornwell
Obituary from Serenity Funeral Home (Coldbrook, Nova Scotia):
Gwendolyn Isobel Cornwell (Bezanson), 88 of Greenwood/Auburn, passed away on March 12, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Everett and Stella (Arenburg) Bezanson.
Gwen was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a seamstress, knitter, baker and gardener, growing flowers and vegetables in the family homestead in Auburn, where she would can and pickle countless jars of vegetables every fall.
Gwen is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Ronald Cornwell; daughters, Karen Patterson, Carla McDonald (John Garden), Darlene Pinnell (Mike Smith); son, Christopher (Amanda); grandchildren, Mike, Robyn, Zoe, Kieran, Amy, Jackie, and Olivia; several great-grandchildren; sister, Lorraine Irvin; and brother, Ronald Bezanson.
In addition to her parents, Gwen was predeceased by her three brothers, Darrell Bezanson, Beverley (Jake) Bezanson, and Wayne Bezanson.
We would like to thank Dr. Carol Ann Elliott and the nurses and staff at Soldiers Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr., Coldbrook, NS, B4R 1B9.2
Gwen was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a seamstress, knitter, baker and gardener, growing flowers and vegetables in the family homestead in Auburn, where she would can and pickle countless jars of vegetables every fall.
Gwen is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Ronald Cornwell; daughters, Karen Patterson, Carla McDonald (John Garden), Darlene Pinnell (Mike Smith); son, Christopher (Amanda); grandchildren, Mike, Robyn, Zoe, Kieran, Amy, Jackie, and Olivia; several great-grandchildren; sister, Lorraine Irvin; and brother, Ronald Bezanson.
In addition to her parents, Gwen was predeceased by her three brothers, Darrell Bezanson, Beverley (Jake) Bezanson, and Wayne Bezanson.
We would like to thank Dr. Carol Ann Elliott and the nurses and staff at Soldiers Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr., Coldbrook, NS, B4R 1B9.2
| Last Edited | 20 Mar 2022 |