Charles Bezanson Sr.

Whitman Charles G. Jerry Bezanson Sr., 85, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, after a period of failing health. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Davis) and the late Catherine (Burke) Bezanson. Born in Brickton, Nova Scotia, he was a son of the late H. Paul and Florence (Chute) Bezanson. He was raised in Weymouth and attended Weymouth schools. Charles was a proud veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945. He was at the invasion of Normandy and served in battles in Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He was a member of the Whitman VFW Post 697 and the Disabled Veterans. He has been a resident of Whitman since 1960. He loved fishing and sports and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was truly a family man. He is survived by his children, Charles G. Bezanson Jr. and his wife Linda of Hyannis, Brian J. Bezanson and his wife Elonie of Whitman and Kathleen F. Lynch and her husband Charles of North Falmouth; his stepchildren, Denise Piccini of Nevada, William Pittsley of Rhode Island, Linda Nicholson of Pembroke, Kitty Fitzgibbons of Rockland, Dean Pittsley of California and Eileen Pittsley of Abington; also many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late David M. Bezanson, stepfather of the late Dennis and Mary Pittsley and brother of the late Ernest, Lewis, Robert and John Bezanson. His services will be held Saturday, Aug. 30, at 10 a.m. in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 at the rotary), Whitman. Burial will follow in the Holy Family Cemetery, Rockland. Visiting hours will be held Friday, Aug. 29, from 4-8 p.m. Donations in his name may be made to a veteran's organization of ones choice. For online condolences and directions, visit www.blanchardfc.com.