BEZANSON, Jeffrey Leroy age 46 of Wilmot, NS passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton.  Born in Middleton he was a son of Vance Bezanson, Kingston and Rowena Melvin, Kentville.  Jeff was a small engine mechanic working for Green Diamond John Deere, Middleton. He had previously worked for GW Sampson Ltd. and Kingston Lumber and was a member of the Nictaux & District Fire Department.  Jeff enjoyed hunting and snowmobile racing.  He is survived by his father Vance (Janet) Bezanson, Kingston and his mother, Rowena Melvin, Kentville ; sister, Tammy (Fitzroy) Cross, Halifax and beloved niece Jennae; sister, Naomi Melvin, Middleton; brothers, Vance Bezanson, Jr., Halifax; Anthony "Tony" Dupuis, Montreal and Lenley Melvin, New Minas as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.  He will be especially missed by his canine companion "JD". He was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Tom and Ivy Landry; paternal grandparents, Ralph and Alma Bezanson and step-grandparents Muriel McBride and John Woods.  Visitation will be held 2:00PM-4:00PM Monday, May 30, 2016 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448 followed by a graveside service in North Kingston Cemetery with Rev. Bill McLeod officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow the service in the Nictaux Fire Hall, 9349 Highway 10, Nictaux. Donations in memory may be made to the Nictaux & District Fire Department. An online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com