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We the family of Vance G. Bezanson announces with great sadness his passing on September 27, 2022, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Middleton after a lengthy battle with cancer. Vance was born September 10, 1948, to the late Ralph E Bezanson and the late Alma B. Bezanson (Veinotte).

Vance worked at McMaster mill later know as Kingston Lumber for 30 years as a heavy equipment operator. After the closure of Kingston Lumber, he went on to H.M. MacCarthy Car Sales in Auburn, NS. for 20 years as a handyman. Work was one thing he never shied away from even when he was sick, he would go saying he felt better when he worked. Vance had a big heart and would do anything, if possible, for anyone.

The proudest days of Vance’s life aside from the birth of our children was the birth of his grandchildren, Jennae and Coen. He loved them mor then life itself. Jennae will miss dress-up with Grampy and playing cards, and Coen, Grampy never got to take you fishing but you will remember rides on the lawn tractor with Grampy and the rides in his truck. A lot of happy times were had. Our love for Vance will live on forever and he never be forgotten.

Vance was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Alma, son, Jeffery; brothers, Harold, Alfred; sisters, Amy and Pearl.

Vance is survived by his wife of 47 years, Janet (McBride), daughter, Tammy (Fitzroy) Cross, Greenwood, son Vance Jr., (Terri), Halifax, grandchildren, Jennae, Coen, step grandsons, Kevin, Kamar; sister, Doris Arenburg; brother, Joe, Kingston, and Lawson (Mary), Windsor.

The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors on the medical floor at Soldiers Memorial for the care and kindness Vance received. Cremation has taken place and there will be no service or visitation at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home.³

BEZANSON, Jeffrey Leroy age 46 of Wilmot, NS passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Middleton he was a son of Vance Bezanson, Kingston and Rowena Melvin, Kentville.

Jeff was a small engine mechanic working for Green Diamond John Deere, Middleton. He had previously worked for GW Sampson Ltd. and Kingston Lumber and was a member of the Nictaux & District Fire Department. Jeff enjoyed hunting and snowmobile racing.

He is survived by his father Vance (Janet) Bezanson, Kingston and his mother, Rowena Melvin, Kentville ; sister, Tammy (Fitzroy) Cross, Halifax and beloved niece Jennae; sister, Naomi Melvin, Middleton; brothers, Vance Bezanson, Jr., Halifax; Anthony “Tony” Dupuis, Montreal and Lenley Melvin, New Minas as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He will be especially missed by his canine companion “JD”.

He was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Tom and Ivy Landry; paternal grandparents, Ralph and Alma Bezanson and step-grandparents Muriel McBride and John Woods.

Visitation will be held 2:00PM-4:00PM Monday, May 30, 2016 in the Middleton Funeral Home followed by a graveside service in North Kingston Cemetery with Rev. Bill McLeod officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow the service in the Nictaux Fire Hall, 9349 Highway 10, Nictaux.¹

BEZANSON, Edgar H. (Ted) - 83, Fraxville, Lunenburg Co., died September 23, 1996, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater.

Born at Lake Ramsay, Lunenburg Co., he was a son of the late Edward and Amy (Keddy) Bezanson. He lived in the New Ross area all of his life. He was a member of St. Augustine Anglican Church, Forties. He farmed all of his life and was a cooper, woodsman and teamster. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.

Surviving are his wife, the former Pansy Turner; daughters, Muriel (Mrs. Ernest Hatt), Nictaux, Annapolis Co; Alice (Mrs. Earl Hiltz), Antigonish; Pauline (Mrs. Russell Barnes), Timberlea; Opal (Mrs. Vincent McCoombs), Mill Village; Wanda (Mrs. Phillip Broome), Fraxville; sister, Sarah (Mrs. James Bond), Kelowna, B.C; half-sisters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Clayton Joudrey), Lake Paul; Beatrice (Mrs. Howard Arenburg), Waterville; halfbrothers, Albert, East Dalhousie; Jim, Morristown; stepbrother, Beverly Acker, Forties; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by brothers, Ralph, William, Harold; half-brother, Nelson; sisters, Violet, Pearl; half-sisters, Etta, Elsie. Cremation has taken place under the direction of H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, New Ross. Memorial service 11 a.m. Friday in St. Augustine Anglican Church, Forties, Rev. Gordon Neish officiating. Burial in St. Augustine Anglican Church Cemetery, Forties.

Bezanson, Pansy Viola, 93 of Antigonish and formerly of Fraxville, Lunenburg County, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2013, in the home of her daughter Alice Hiltz.

Born in Fraxville on Oct 15, 1920, she was the youngest daughter of the late William and Anne Turner.

Pansy was a full time mom, working hard on the farm. She enjoyed cutting trees, making Christmas wreaths, and she was snowmobiling well into her 80's. Her greatest passion in the spring was being in her sugar shack making maple syrup. She loved to attend card games and the VON adult day program.

She is survived by daughters: Muriel (late Ernest) Hatt, Middleton; Alice (Earl) Hiltz, Antigonish; Pauline (Russell) Barnes, Kentville; Opal (Vincent) McCoombs, Mill Village; 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren,10 great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews; sister Frances Carey, Kingston, NS; and she was a special gran-nan to Pace.

Predeceased by her husband, Edgar; special daughter Wanda, five sisters and one brother.

Memorial service will be held at a later date in St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Forties, NS.⁶

HATT, Muriel Pearl

Age 78, of Nictaux, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Fraxville, Lunenburg Co., she was a daughter of the late Edgar Herman and Pansy Viola (Turner) Bezanson.

Muriel was a devoted and loving mother with a passion for caring for children and the elderly. She enjoyed her flower gardens with knitting, crocheting and painting being her favourite pastimes. Muriel loved family dinners and luncheons with friends.

She will be sadly missed by daughters, Eliza Newton, Mashpee Mass; Lois Hatt (Chris Hudson), Victoria Beach; son, Ernest Nelson Hatt Jr. (Joyce), Bloomington; sisters, Alice (Earl Hiltz), Antigonish; Pauline (Russell) Barnes, Kentville; Opal (Vincent) McCoombs, Mill Village; and sister-in-law, Joyce Lightfoot, Bridgetown; grandchildren, Mark Broome, Laura Broome, Sarah Newton and Bronson Sarty; her great-grandchildren, Hayden, Brooke, Madyson, William and Wyatt; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Muriel was predeceased by her parents, Edgar and Pansy; her husband, Ernest 'Ernie' Hatt; daughter, Wanda Bezanson and son-in-law, Jack Newton.

In keeping with Muriel’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service.³

The family of the late Alice Marie (Bezanson) Hiltz is deeply saddened to announce her passing on Friday, December 5, 2025, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, NS. Born in New Ross, Lunenburg County, on March 13, 1941, Alice was the beloved daughter of the late Ted Bezanson and Pansy (Turner) Bezanson.

Alice was predeceased by her husband, Earl, in 2017. Together, they settled in Antigonish, NS, in 1965, where Alice began her life’s work as a foster parent with the Department of Social Services. Over the years, she welcomed and cared for many children, offering warmth, stability, and unconditional love. In 2019, Alice retired and returned to her beloved Valley, settling in Berwick with her son, Shane.

Known for her kind heart and creative spirit, Alice enjoyed knitting and quilting, hobbies that brought her comfort and allowed her to share her craft with those she loved.

Alice is lovingly remembered by her children, Jeffrey, Penticton, BC; Wendell, Coquitlam, BC; Helen Ann, Fredericton, NB; and Shane, at home; and her cherished grandchildren, Jamie (Dirk) and Connor Hiltz. She is also survived by her sister, Opal and special foster daughter, Tiffani, as well as many other foster children whose lives she touched, including Angie, Pace and countless more.

She was predeceased by her sisters, Muriel and Wanda.

A service celebrating Alice’s life will be held on Sunday, December 14th at 1:00 p.m. in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, officiated by Reverend John Hannem. Alice will be remembered for her selflessness, generosity, and the deep love she shared with her family and all those who were fortunate enough to know her.²

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Pauline Frances (Bezanson) Barnes, 82 of Kentville, on Friday June 6, 2025. Pauline was predeceased by her husband Russel G Barnes and her parents Edgar "Ted" & Pansy (Turner) Bezanson.

Following Pauline's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A private burial will take place at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.¹