Bezanson, Florence "Flo"
Edith Age 91, of Halifax and formerly of
Isaac’s Harbour, Guysborough County, passed away in
Northwood Care, Halifax, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Born in
Bridgewater, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Helen (Zwicker)
Chapman. In her younger years Flo worked at Maritime Tel & Tel
and then spent 15 years at home raising her family. She returned to
work at the Halifax County Hospital where she trained as an
Occupational Therapy Aid. She later moved to Isaac’s Harbour
where she owned and operated the general store with her husband Lou.
She loved doing things for her family and the seniors in her
community; she played crib, scrabble, cards and loved to socialize and
share a good laugh. Flo loved to read, watch old movies, and listen to
music. Flo liked to follow the Oscars and dressed up on the night of
the awards. She was also a member of the Rebecca Lodge in
Goldboro and a member of the Red Hats. Flo is survived by sons, David
(Laura), Wayne (Tina); daughters, Nancy Peters, Susan (Ken) Peters; 8
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ruth
MacWilliam; brother-in-law, Fred Bezanson, many nieces, nephews and
their families. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Lewis;
sister-in-law, Melba (Percy) Zwicker; stepsisters, Joyce Shepperd,
Catherine Seaman, Phyllis Chapman, Fran Hopper and her stepbrother,
Edwin Chapman; brother-in-law, Vernon MacWilliam, sister-in-law,
Marilyn Bezanson. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your
choice. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at
1:00 p.m. in the Goldboro Interpretive Centre with Pastor Scott
Chandler officiating. Interment will follow in Isaac’s
Harbour Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the dignified and
compassionate care of G.W. Giffin Funeral Home, 17545, Hwy 316,
Country Harbour. On-line condolences may be made at
www.gwgiffin.com.