Marie Bezanson

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Marie Bezanson, on August 3rd, 2013.

Born on November 19, 1932, in Brooklyn, Queens Co., she was the daughter of the late Edna (Kaulback) and F. Theodore Vacheresse.

Marie spent most of her life living in and around Nova Scotia and later moved to Mount Forest, Ont. to live with her daughter. Life held many enjoyments for Marie. She was outgoing, enjoyed people, particularly children, travel, many arts and crafts, skating, fishing, cards and music. She taught pre-school for many years and later in life was a caregiver for the elderly.

She is survived by her children, Donna Majcan, Airdrie, Alta.; Sherry Annand, Mount Forest, Ont.; Cathee (Lenny) Tumbridge, Bermuda; Janice (Kai) Hauswirth, Lower Sackville; Stephen (Andrea),  Shubenacadie; Tim (Roisin), Beaver Bank; 15 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; sister, Joan (William) Penney, Ottawa, Ont.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by two sisters, Jacqueline Vacheresse and Donita Card, (Lunenburg); ex-husband, Lorne C Bezanson (Elderbank).

Cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 10^th, 11 AM in First Sackville Presbyterian Church, 60 Beaverbank Rd., Lower Sackville.  At the request of Marie, a private family committal will take place at United Baptist Cemetery, Liverpool.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Celiac Association or to a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com