BEZANSON, Violet Mae ~ 81 yrs, of Aylesford, NS passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 13, 2019 in QEII Halifax Infirmary, Halifax. Born in Dean, Halifax County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Bartlett) Reid. Violet especially loved her dogs and enjoyed working in her gardens. In her younger years, she raised many goats and limousine cattle. Violet was a hard worker and worked for numerous farms in the Annapolis Valley. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Violet will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by daughter, Lesa Bezanson (Dave), Truro; sons, Leonard Bezanson (Heather), Aylesford; Rick (Laurie) Bezanson, East Margaretsville; Robert Bezanson (Suzanne), New Albany; Timothy Bezanson, Melvern Square; Jason Bezanson, Melvern Square; Joey Bezanson, Springfield; sisters, Ilene Bezanson, Hilden; Thelma Strong and Annie Hughes, both of Truro; grandchildren Jamie, Leonard, Greg, Mary, Rory, Naomi, Ricky, Colton, Abigail, Josh, Cody, Dustin, Allison, Morgan, MacKenzie, Justin, Jeremy, Cheyenne and 19 great grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Stanley; sons, Ervin and Earle, Jerrylee and a son in infancy; grandson David; sisters Helen Bates, Margaret Higgins, Pearl Brown; brothers Roland and George. In keeping with Violet's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 11:00AM Friday, June 21, 2019 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., toll free 1-855-825-3448 with Rev. Robin McCoombs officiating followed by the interment at 4:00PM in the Riverside Cemetery, Upper Stewiacke. All are welcome. Special thanks to her niece Diane for all her kindness shown to Violet. Donations in memory may be made to Oaklawn Zoo. Online guest book maybe signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com