Arlene Myrtle Bezanson – 83, of Black Rock, Kings County, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Berwick, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Ruby (O’Neil) Coleman. She had been employed as a Nurses Aid, working at the Mountain View Youth Rehab and Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre. Arlene was also active in politics, being a member of the Conservative Party. She is survived by her husband, Emmerson; a son, Steve (Deb), Black Rock; granddaughter, Jennifer and her son, Devon, Black Rock; grandson, Gordon (Alyssa) and daughter, Audrina, Quispamsis, New Brunswick; sisters, Dora, Eleanor and Helen; brothers, Allison (Linda) and Ivan (Kitty); nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers-in-law, Nathan, Leonard and Jack. There was no visitation, by request. The funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016 in the Black Rock Baptist Church, Pastor Marie McCullum officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the West Black Rock Cemetery. No flowers, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.