BEZANSON, Gerald Eaton ~ Berwick, Kings County.  It is with much sorrow that we announce the passing of our father, Gerald, at age 95 years, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.  Born in Barss Corner, Lunenburg County, on March 25, 1924, Gerald and his parents, Arthur and Mary Gertrude (Crouse) Bezanson, soon relocated to the Valley where the family operated a small bakery in Berwick.  The year 1944 was a "big one" for him as he acquired his very first car and married his much loved wife of 74 years, Vivian.  A charter member of the Berwick and District Lions Club, Gerald also served as Fire Chief for the town from 1950 to 1954 and on its Town Council from 1961 to 1970. Upon his retirement in 1967 from Berwick Bakery, which by then was considered to be one of the largest and most modern bakeries in Eastern Canada, Gerald continued to take an active interest in the future of Berwick through the development of several rental units within the town. His heavy involvement with the financing and management of the Berwick and District Arena plus Berwick Bakery's sponsorship of various sports teams were based on his enduring belief in the youth of Berwick.  During his residence in Grafton, Kings Co., Gerald served six years as member of the Kings County Municipal Council.  He loved his family dearly; however, when he moved to Fundy Villa, their early afternoon visits were not always appreciated when they interfered with his daily cribbage game. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Vivian B. Ringer, in February, 2019; and brother, Frank, in January, 2020. He is survived by his sons, Greg (Pat), Peter (Patricia) and Danny (Sandy); grandchildren, Shona Bezanson (Patient Beya), Graeme (Alice) Bezanson, Andy (Christianne) Bezanson, Jaime (Gabriel) Sanchez, Troy (Robin) Bezanson and Chad Bezanson; great grandchildren, Matthew, Ella, Ethan, Norah, Lauren, Imani, Etienne, Pascale and Emile. Gerald is survived also by his sister-in-law, Joan; nephew, Ric (Kathy) and nieces, Susan, Nancy and Jane. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26 ^th , in Berwick Baptist Church, 265 Commercial St., Berwick. Rev. Evan Colford and Rev. Sarah Scott officiating, with a reception to follow in the church annex. Interment in Berwick Cemetery, at a later date.  Family flowers only. Donations in Gerald's memory may be made to Grand View Manor, Berwick, or the Berwick Baptist Church.  The family's heartfelt thanks go to the physicians, nurses and care staff of the Surgical Unit of the VRH for the kindness and respect shown to our father during his time with them. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free 1-855-825-3448. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com