BEZANSON, Barbara Mary ~ age 80 of Middleton, NS formerly of Brickton, NS passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Littleton, Massachusetts she was the daughter of the late Albert and Verna (Burke) Masone. Mom moved to Nova Scotia in 1959 to live with her cousin Kathleen and Garnet Banks. She would later meet and marry Fred, December 15, 1961. Barbara had a love for animals, especially cats. She loved dancing and used to perform with Mary's Islanders. Barbara took considerable pride with her home and her gardens. She was employed with a nursery, flower shop and enjoyed cake decorating. She was proud to be pretty tech savvy and enjoyed her tablet and connecting on Facebook. Barbara loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Chrystal (Brent) Townsend, Brickton; Karen (Hal) Bezanson-Baker, Wilmot; brother, John (Barbara) Masone, New Hampshire; grandchildren, Alicia (William) Mackenzie, Lower Sackville; Ashley Baker and Kristen Baker, both of Kingston; great grandchildren Jacob, Aria Lyn, Blake; niece Brenda; nephews, Ricky and Mark and "daughter at heart", Tracy Bezanson, Port George. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Frederick Bezanson and her canine companion, Isabella. A heartfelt thank you to Ginny Brown for her care, love and kindness and a special thank you to the nursing staff of ICU and Surgical at Valley Regional Hospital for their outstanding care and compassion shown to our Mom. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free 1-855-825-3448 where the funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2023 with Rev. Eugene Foster officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. For those unable to attend the service there will be a livestreaming of the service available at 1:55 p.m. AST by selecting the 'livestream' option at the top of the funeral home webpage. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown. Donations in memory may be made to the IWK Health Centre or Cats R Us. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com