Donald H. Nixon
1946-2019
Donald H. Nixon, age 73, son of Robert and Louis (Burns)
Nixon passed away peacefully at Hospice House, Fredericton, New
Brunswick on August 12th, 2019 surrounded by the love of his
family.
Don is survived by his loving wife Marilyn Gail (Semple)
Nixon; children Suzanne Nixon of Brockville, ON, Beth Nixon of
Prescott, ON, Jeff (Ruby) Nixon of Prescott, ON, David Smith (Tanya)
of Saint John, NB, and Carey Smith MacDonald (Iain) of Toronto, ON;
grandchildren Jordan Hendricks, Brianna Hendricks, Cameron Nixon,
Benjamin Nixon, Mitchell Palmater, Jeremy Palmater, Kaleb Gray,
Gabriel Smith, and Jadon Gray; sister Karen Barnhardt of Brockville,
ON and brother Larry Nixon of Vancouver, BC.
Predeceased by his mother, father and brother
Ralph.
Born and raised in Brockville, ON, Don enjoyed years of
powerboat racing and life on the St. Lawrence River. After moving to
Fredericton, he continued his love of the water and enjoyed numerous
years of camping, boating and the outdoor life. A die-hard Toronto
Maple Leaf and UNB Reds Hockey fan, Don was happily retired from
Fredericton Transit.
Don fought a gallant and courageous battle with the rare
disease Multiple System Atrophy. Special thanks to the many friends
who have supported Don and Marilyn through this journey and a
heartfelt thank you to Hospice House and its wonderful staff who
helped make the end of this journey easy to bear.
As per Don’s request, no visitation or formal
funeral will be held. A family gathering is planned.
Memorial tributes in Don’s honor may be made to
Hospice House and online remembrances can be left at
www.mcadamsfh.com.
Be kind always.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donald H Nixon 19462019..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick