Donald Roy Bezanson

Donald Roy Bezanson - 82, of Kentville, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Hortonville, he was a son of the late George and Winnie (Fraser) Bezanson. He owned and operated Bezanson's Esso and later owned and operated Don's Taxi for 25 years. He enjoyed working in his garage doing mechanic and body work. He is survived by his wife, Maxine (Phinney); five daughters, Doris Morine, Kentville; Jane (Bob) Hember, Sarnia, ON; Helen Morrison (Bill), Kentville; Anna Bezanson (Lawrence), Canning; Denise MacRae, Hopewell; four sons, Darrell "Butch" (Cindy), Kentville; Jim, Halifax; John, Kentville; Patrick (Anita), Kentville; a sister, Doreen Chase, Kentville; two brothers, Robert (Debbie), Kentville; Doug (Rose), Waterville; 20 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Margaret Graves and Laura Davidson; five brothers, George, Goldburn, Gordon, Wayne and Wade; two grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 2015 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 9, 2015 in the Salvation Army Kentville Community Church, Kentville, Majors Marshall and Pat Phinney officiating. A private family burial will take place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the Annapolis Valley Victorian Order of Nurses for their care, kindness and compassion. Donations in memory may be made to the Annapolis Valley Victorian Order of Nurses, the Valley Hospice Foundation or the Salvation Army. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.