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Phyllis Christine Chase

Phyllis Christine Chase

May 1, 1935 - Aug 31, 2021

It is with great sadness, the family of Phyllis Christine Chase, age 86 of Lake George, Kings County, shares the news of her passing on August 31 in Ottawa, where she had been residing with her daughter during the pandemic. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her daughter Teena, daughter’s fiancé Mark, and their three Australian Terriers (Branji, Lilly, Rikky).

Born in Waterville, she was a daughter of the late Foster and Stella (Steadman) Bezanson. Phyllis will be forever remembered as a loving, devoted, generous, hard working, wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, and successful business woman. She was the quintessential "Supermom" - juggling family, home, and career with class and grace. Phyllis was well-known for her delicious cooking and baking, and visitors were always welcomed by her smile and charm, and a generous assortment of sweets and treats, with a cup of tea. Her home-made ginger cookies, apple pies, and cherry surprises were particular family favorites. She took pride in keeping her home immaculate and clean, and folks often commented "you could eat off Filly’s floor". She was most content when she was taking care of, and doing things for others, especially family and friends. Most of all, she loved being a Mother.

After finishing grade 12, Phyllis attended Mac Business College, and earned her diploma in secretarial and bookkeeping skills. She then worked for the Annapolis Valley Canners, during that time she met and married the love of her life, Cecil Chase. Along with her husband, Cecil, and brother, Donald, she co-owned, and operated the Bezanson and Chase Cranberry Company in Aylesford from 1967 - 1997. Her sharp mind, keen business sense, and determination were an asset to their business, as she was a "whiz" with numbers, and excelled at accounting and taxes. Many family business meetings took place in her kitchen over a cup of tea and many tasty sweets she always had on hand. Upon their retirement, Phyllis and Cecil moved to their dream home at Lake George. She continued to work tiredlessly baking and cooking for family and friends, and helping others less fortunate, and those in need.

Phyllis enjoyed playing cards, sewing/knitting, watching curling, dancing, going to church, and listening to music, especially George Jones and Charlie Pride. The radio in her kitchen was permanently tuned in to the country music station, and she was often caught humming along to a well-loved tune. In her later years, she still enjoyed cooking and baking when she was able, reading, and birdwatching. Phyllis took pride in grooming her three fur "grandchildren", and feeding them doggie treats. She enjoyed spending hours talking to her brothers, sisters, and nephew, about politics, business, family, and any number of social injustices, such as taxes, and solving the world’s dilemmas.

Her smile, laughter, compassion, wisdom and wit was loved by all who knew her, and will be terribly missed.

Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Teena Chase (Mark Helpard), Ottawa; a brother, Eric (Anne) Bezanson, Dartmouth; a sister-in-law, Maxine Bezanson (James - deceased), Cambridge; a nephew, Eugene (Barbara) Best, Coldbrook; and a large extended family of loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Cecil, in November 2017; sisters, Pauline Best (Sheldon - deceased), and Edith Best (Almond - deceased); brothers, James (Maxine) Bezanson, Elmer Bezanson (Gertrude Pineo), Russell Bezanson (Sheila - deceased), and Donald Bezanson (Jean – deceased; Cindy Boliver).

Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation, by request. A celebration of Phyllis’ life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed at that time. Donations in memory may be made to a hospital charity / foundation of one’s choice, or to a palliative care group.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. For online inquiries, condolences and to view the webcast, please visit: www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.  

Phyllis Christine Chase
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Service Date
Friday, June 17, 2022
Service Time
2:00 p.m.
Service Location
White Family Funeral Home, Kentville

Visitation
There will be no visitation, by request.

Requested Charity
A hospital charity / foundation of one’s choice, or to a palliative care group