BEZANSON, Gordon Karl, CD, - 77, of Kentville, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Hortonville, he was a son of the late Roy and Winnie (Fraser) Bezanson. He served for 14 years with the Royal Canadian Dragoons, retiring as a Corporal. He loved riding his Harley and was best known as Midget Mafia and Papa Smurf. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at the Snack Shack. He is survived by four daughters, Yvonne, Halifax; Elizabeth (Neil), Fredericton; Jackie, Kentville; Tammie, Kentville; six sons, Darrell “Butch” (Cindy), Kentville; Robert (Annette), Halifax; Larry Richard (Delores) Halifax; Darren (Claudette) Halifax; Larry Gordon (Jodi), Windsor; Daniel (Sam), Windsor; two sisters, Margaret Graves, New Minas; Doreen Bezanson, New Minas; four brothers, Donald (Maxine), Kentville; Robert (Debbie), Berwick; Goldburn (Sheila), Kentville; Doug (Rose), Berwick; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; extended family members, Peter, Shirley, Correna and Brycie Mapplebeck and Ann Skaling. He was predeceased by his wife, Judith Ruth “Judie” (Knowles) Bezanson; a sister, Laura Davidson; three brothers, George, Wayne and Wade. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2011 and from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2011 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. There was no funeral service, by request. A private family committal service took place in the Newport Landing Cemetery, Hants County, Reverend Gary Manthorne officiating. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Toys for Tots. 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.