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Walter Albert Dixon, Jr
1930 - 2016 (86 years)1. Walter Albert Dixon, Jr was born 12 Aug 1930, Roxbury, , Massachusetts, United States; died 18 Dec 2016, Baie Verte, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: NB Dept of Transportaion, later working at mobile home plants
- AltBirth: 1930, Cambridge, , Massachusetts, United States
- Misc: Dec 2016; great grandchildren Molly, Janelle, Celinda, Mason, Rory and Porter
- Obituary: 19 Dec 2016, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; Jones Funeral Home
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Walter Dixon 1930-2016
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Dixon, age 86, of Jolicure, NB. Walter passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 peacefully with his loving wife by his side at the Westford Nursing Home where he had received wonderful care.
Born in Cambridge, Mass , he was a son of the late Walter and Ida (Patterson) Dixon.
Walter was a very hard worker and especially loved to work in the woods. He loved to Trout fish and spending time with friends by the river. He always kept a small farm going at home, spending many years tending to his property and animals. He helped to build the Dam in Sackville then worked for 12 years with the Department of Transportation, later working for many years in Amherst at Mobile Home plants. Â
He will be deeply missed by his wife Emily Dixon, Jolicure; daughter Maggie Dixon (Brian Blenkhorn), Dartmouth; sons, Stanley (Anne), Mates Corner, Jeffrey (Darlene), Sackville, Herb (Colleen), Watford, ON and Wayne, Mt. Whatley; grandchildren, Scott (Natalie), Peter (Christine), Patrick (Cassie), Carter (Victoria), Jeffrey (Megan), Matthew (Jess), Emily (Jamie), and Melissa; great grandchildren Molly, Janelle, Celinda, Mason, Rory and Porter; brother Roy (Shelley) Dixon, Point de Bute, NB.
Walter was predeceased by his infant daughter Helen in 1957, daughter Joyce in 2016; grandsons Christopher Murray Dixon-Read in 1997 and Walter Dixon in 1986.Â
Arrangements have been entrusted into the care of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville, NB (506-364-1300), where Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Walter's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A graveside service will be held in the Point de Bute Cemetery in the spring.
For those wishing to do so, donations may be made to the Westford Nursing Home.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Walter's online memorial through the funeral home Facebook Page or by visiting www.jonesfuneralhome.caWalter married Emily Agnes Oulton (daughter of Herbert Raymond Oulton and Agnes Margaret Trueman) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Stanley Roy Dixon
- 3. Joyce Evelyn Dixon was born 8 Dec 1956, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 28 Feb 2016, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 4. Helen Emily Dixon was born 17 Oct 1957, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Aft 17 Oct 1957, Point de Bute, , New Brunswick, Canada.
- 5. Jeffrey Walter Dixon
- 6. Margaret Ida Dixon
- 7. Herbert Angus Dixon
- 8. Wayne David Dixon
Generation: 2
2. Stanley Roy Dixon (1.Walter1) Stanley married Geraldine Anne Weldon (daughter of Robert Arlington Weldon and Geraldine Attalissa Carter) [Group Sheet]
Children:
3. Joyce Evelyn Dixon (1.Walter1) was born 8 Dec 1956, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 28 Feb 2016, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Obituary: Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; Jones Funeral Home
- Occupation: Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; employed by AFG Electrical
- Occupation: Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; employee of Lounsbury's Furniture and Lounsbury Car dealership
- Misc: Feb 2016; grand-nieces and nephews, Molly, Janelle, Celinda, Mason, Rory and Porter
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Joyce Evelyn Dixon 1956-2016
The death of Joyce Evelyn Dixon, 59, occurred at home in Sackville on Sunday, February 28, 2016 after a lengthy illness. Joyce was born in Sackville, a daughter of Walter and Emily (Oulton) Dixon.
Joyce was a member of the Jolicure United Church. Â
For years she had worked for Lounsbury's in Sackville, both the furniture store and car dealership. Most recently she loved her work with AFG Electrical in Moncton up until her retirement. She was very kind with a strong heart and loved caring for everyone. She enjoyed spending quality time with her nieces and nephews and loved all children. Joyce enjoyed her time with all of her family.
She will be deeply missed by her parents, Walter and Emily Dixon, Jolicure; one sister, Maggie (Brian) Dixon, Dartmouth; four brothers, Stanley (Anne), Mates Corner, Jeffrey (Darlene), Sackville, Herb (Colleen), Watford, ON and Wayne, Mt. Whatley; nieces and nephews, Scott (Natalie), Peter (Christine), Patrick (Cassey), Carter (Victoria), Jeffrey (Megan), Matthew (Jess), Emily, and Melissa; grand-nieces and nephews, Molly, Janelle, Celinda, Mason, Rory and Porter. She will also be missed by special extended family, Holly Kay, Nicholas Wry (Sara and Mason), Stephanie Wry (Mitch); her much loved, furry friend, Elmo; her special caregiver Kim Lewis and her stepson, Bradley Read, and his father, Ronald David Read
Joyce was predeceased by her son Christopher Murray Dixon-Read in 1997 and her infant sister, Helen Dixon in 1957; her nephew, Walter Dixon in 1986, as well as her maternal grandparents, Herb and Agnes Oulton and her paternal grandparents, Walter and Ida Dixon.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Jones Funeral Home
, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville from where a time of visitation will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 1 pm until the time of the funeral at 2 pm. Wayne Jarvis DLM and Rev. Dr. Eldon Hay officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joyce may be made to the Jolicure United Church or the IWK
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Joyce's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the funeral home Facebook Page.Joyce — Bliss Carson Kay. [Group Sheet]
Joyce — Ronald David Read. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. Christopher Murray Dixon-Read died 1997.
4. Helen Emily Dixon (1.Walter1) was born 17 Oct 1957, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Aft 17 Oct 1957, Point de Bute, , New Brunswick, Canada. 5. Jeffrey Walter Dixon (1.Walter1) Jeffrey married Darlene Ann Goodwin [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 14. William Jeffery Dixon
- 15. Walter Eldon Dixon was born 11 Feb 1986, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 6 Mar 1986; was buried , Jolicure Cemetary, Jolicure, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 16. Matthew Walter Dixon
- 17. Emily Pearl Dixon
6. Margaret Ida Dixon (1.Walter1) Margaret — Brian Blenkhorn. [Group Sheet]
7. Herbert Angus Dixon (1.Walter1) Herbert — Colleen Monahan. [Group Sheet]
Children:
8. Wayne David Dixon (1.Walter1)
Generation: 3
9. Scott Stanley Dixon (2.Stanley2, 1.Walter1) Scott — Natalie ?. [Group Sheet]
10. Peter Weldon Dixon (2.Stanley2, 1.Walter1) Peter — Christine ?. [Group Sheet]
Children:
11. Patrick Joseph Dixon (2.Stanley2, 1.Walter1) Patrick — Cassey ?. [Group Sheet]
12. Carter Raymond Dixon (2.Stanley2, 1.Walter1) Carter — Victoria ?. [Group Sheet]
13. Christopher Murray Dixon-Read (3.Joyce2, 1.Walter1) died 1997. 14. William Jeffery Dixon (5.Jeffrey2, 1.Walter1) William married Jennifer Abbott [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 20. Molly Pearl Dixon
- 21. Jannelle Ivy Dixon
William — Megan ?. [Group Sheet]
15. Walter Eldon Dixon (5.Jeffrey2, 1.Walter1) was born 11 Feb 1986, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 6 Mar 1986; was buried , Jolicure Cemetary, Jolicure, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. 16. Matthew Walter Dixon (5.Jeffrey2, 1.Walter1) Matthew — Jolene Pike. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 22. Mason Dixon
Matthew — Jess ?. [Group Sheet]
17. Emily Pearl Dixon (5.Jeffrey2, 1.Walter1) Emily — Jamie ?. [Group Sheet]
18. Melissa Jennifer Elaine Dixon (7.Herbert2, 1.Walter1) Melissa — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 23. Celinda Dixon