Melvin James Dixon
1932-2020
Melvin James Dixon, 87, of Forest Dale Home and formerly of
Harvey, Albert County, passed away peacefully on January 17th, 2020 at
the Moncton Hospital with his family by his side.
Melvin was born in Point Wolfe on March 30th, 1932 the son
of the late Clarence and Daisy (Simmons)
Dixon.
He worked at Fundy National Park for several years until
his retirement. His faith was important to him, he was an
active member of the Harvey Baptist Church and served as a
Deacon. He enjoyed playing golf, reading and
fishing. He was an avid hockey fan and always cheered for
his favourite, Toronto Maple Leafs. Most of all he was a
dedicated family man who loved his girls. He was the only
man in the house with his wife and five daughters and he loved
it. He treasured times with his grandchildren and great
grandchildren, he loved to tease them and get them going.
Visits from his precious great-grandchildren and great-great grandson
would make his day. He will be remembered for his great
sense of humour and kindness. Good memories will help to
keep us strong. Family is forever and the best of you will live on in
our hearts.
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Marion Dixon of
Riverview; daughters, Lois Manuel (Paul) of Moncton, Sandra Reid
(Darrell) of New Canaan, Donna LeBlanc (Danny) of Indian Mountain,
Marie Henwood (Perry) of Boundary Creek and Brenda Hoar (Edward) of
Waterside; his 13 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren and 1
great-great grandson. He will also be missed by many nieces,
nephews and by all his extended family.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by son-in-law, Matt
Beaumont; sisters, Alice Brewster, Norma Allen, Dora Gates and Barbara
Dixon; brothers, Rutherford, Gerald, Walter,
Howard, twin brother Marvin and Junior.
Honouring Melvin’s own wishes there will be no
visitation. A Celebration of his life and Memorial Service
will be held at the Albert County Funeral Home on Wednesday, January
22nd, 2020 at 2:00pm with Pastor Paul Steeves officiating. The family
will be meeting with relatives and friends following the service also
for further fellowship and refreshments at the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Bayview Cemetery, Harvey, NB at a later
date.
For those who wish donations to the Bayview Cemetery or to
the charity of the donor’s choice would be greatly
appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral
Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB E4H-3K2
734-2780
www.albertcountyfh.com
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Melvin James Dixon 19322020..
Décès pour la Ville: Hopewell Cape, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick