Eighth Generation (Continued)
Eighth Generation (Continued)
3190. Ray Richmond Bezanson (Stephen Collins7, William6, Elias5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1). Born on 19 Feb 1917 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Ray Richmond died in Berwick, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 12 Mar 1932; he was 15.7 Buried on 13 Mar 1932 in Berwick, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7
Ray Bezanson died from meningitis with influenza.
Ray Bezanson died from meningitis with influenza.
3191. Murray Stephen Bezanson (Stephen Collins7, William6, Elias5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1). Born on 1 Dec 1918 in Berwick, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Murray Stephen died in Kentville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 6 Mar 2007; he was 88.50 Occupation: Printer, Newspaper Publisher.
Murray Bezanson grew up and attended school in Berwick before training as a printer. He worked for McCurdy Print in Halifax, Nova Scotia for 10 years before returning to Berwick, Nova Scotia with his wife, the late Joan (Scott) Bezanson to enter into partnership with Joan's father, John Scott, publishing the Berwick Register. After the death of Mr. Scott and his wife Hilda (Hatt) Scott, Murray and Joan Bezanson became the owners and publishers until their retirement in 1975. Murray took an active part in community affairs, serving a four year term on the Berwick Town Council, and was a member of the Board of Trade. He also was a member of the Berwick Lions Club and the IOOF and Masonic Lodges. After their retirement Murray and Joan Bezanson moved to their home in Harbourville, Nova Scotia where he continued to be an active and much loved member of the community. He was an adherent and treasurer of Harbourville United Church for many years. He enjoyed pursuing his many interests and hobbies after retirement. He was a skilled carpenter creating many beautiful pieces of furniture and dulcimers which continue to grace the homes of his children.50
Murray Bezanson grew up and attended school in Berwick before training as a printer. He worked for McCurdy Print in Halifax, Nova Scotia for 10 years before returning to Berwick, Nova Scotia with his wife, the late Joan (Scott) Bezanson to enter into partnership with Joan's father, John Scott, publishing the Berwick Register. After the death of Mr. Scott and his wife Hilda (Hatt) Scott, Murray and Joan Bezanson became the owners and publishers until their retirement in 1975. Murray took an active part in community affairs, serving a four year term on the Berwick Town Council, and was a member of the Board of Trade. He also was a member of the Berwick Lions Club and the IOOF and Masonic Lodges. After their retirement Murray and Joan Bezanson moved to their home in Harbourville, Nova Scotia where he continued to be an active and much loved member of the community. He was an adherent and treasurer of Harbourville United Church for many years. He enjoyed pursuing his many interests and hobbies after retirement. He was a skilled carpenter creating many beautiful pieces of furniture and dulcimers which continue to grace the homes of his children.50
On 3 Jul 1948 Murray Stephen married Joan Scott, daughter of John S. Scott & Hilda Mae Hatt, in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Born on 27 Dec 1927 in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Joan died on 20 Dec 1987; she was 59.50
3192. Gertrude Pansy Bezanson (Stephen Collins7, William6, Elias5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1). Born on 21 Dec 1921 in Berwick, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Gertrude Pansy died in Fredericton, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada, on 20 Nov 1992; she was 70.50 Buried in Douglas, York Co., New Brunswick, U.S.A. Occupation: Clerk.
On 22 Nov 1939 Gertrude Pansy married Wilton Eugene Newell in Kentville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Born on 28 May 1918 in Shag Harbour, Shelburne Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Wilton Eugene died in Fredericton, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada, on 31 Dec 2013; he was 95. Buried in Douglas, York Co., New Brunswick, U.S.A. Occupation: Farmer.
They had the following children:
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