Harold B. Bezanson
1940-2019
Harold B. Bezanson,
July 29, 1940 – October 14, 2019.
The Bezanson family of New Glasgow sadly announce the passing
of their beloved father and husband, Harold B. Bezanson, on Monday
October 14th, 2019. Harold is survived by his wife, Florence Lana
Bezanson (nee Ferguson), his daughter, Bridget, Burlington, ON; and
son, Dwight, Belle River, ON. He is also survived by his sisters,
Karen (Grace), and Joan (McNutt).
Originally from Elderbank, Nova Scotia, Harold was the 13th
of 15 siblings born to Samuel and Mary Elizabeth Bezanson. Harold grew
up on a farm and had many fond childhood memories of home, including
spending time at his favorite fishing spot along the Musquodoboit
River. Harold graduated from Normal School (Teacher’s
College) in Truro, and began his teaching career in Nova Scotia,
eventually making his way to Montreal in the early 1960s, where he
attended Sir George Williams University (now Concordia). While
teaching in the Montreal suburb of Mont Saint Hilaire, Harold met his
future wife, Lana. Harold and Lana resided in Otterburn Park until the
mid-1970s. In 1974, Harold and family returned to the Maritimes, as
Harold accepted a position at East Pictou Rural High where he was
affectionately known to many of his students and colleagues as
“Mr. B” or, to some, as “Wiggy.” While teaching,
he went on to receive his master’s degree from St. Francis
Xavier University. Harold taught at East Pictou Rural High until his
retirement in June 1994. Through the years, Harold was heavily
involved in school-related community-based activities and fundraisers
and enjoyed helping his students inside and outside the classroom.
During his post retirement years, Harold enjoyed exercising his green
thumb via his love of gardening, watching his beloved Habs on TV and
in Montreal, reading, and traveling throughout the
Maritimes.
In May 2004, Harold answered a call to public service and
accepted a civilian appointment to the Nova Scotia College of
Physicians and Surgeons, where he had a prominent role reviewing
medical cases and lending a voice to those who could not necessarily
speak for themselves. Harold remained in this capacity until May 2012
when he stepped down from his position due to health and family
reasons. Throughout his remaining years, Harold
continued to enjoy his retirement and his time with family, and he
continued to defy the physical afflictions he faced. There is no
funeral service or wake as per Harold’s wishes. A graveside
ceremony will take place at Saint Andrew’s Church Cemetery
in Elderbank on Sunday, October 27th, 2019, at 3:00 pm, with
refreshments to follow at Saint Andrews Church, 36 Elderbank Back Rd,
Elderbank, NS, B0N 1K0. Donations made be made to any of the
following: Parkinson’s
Canada, Diabetes
Canada, Heart and Stroke
Foundation or Glen Haven Manor, Recreation Fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of the R.H. Porter Funeral Home,
New Glasgow.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Harold B Bezanson 19402019..
Death notice for the town of: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia