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THE VOICE of Pelham Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Dixon Funeral Home creator passes away Surrounded by his family and friends, businessman and community enthusiast Donald Dixon passed away. Dixon, who was born in Alberta, moved to Fonthill in 1959 and took over the Drake and Barron Funeral Home. He changed the name to the Dixon Funeral Home and eventually built a new location where James L. Pedlar Funeral Home is located. He was the funeral director from 1959 until 1992 when he retired. Dixon was an active member of the Pelham community through his involvement with the Phoenix Lodge #535 AF&AM of Fonthill. He received his 33rd degree of Supreme Council in New Brunswick, while serving for 50 years with the Masonic Lodge. He was also a past President of the Fonthill Lions Club, a Fonthill Volunteer Firefighter for 25 years, Member of the Niagara District Funeral Services Association, served on the Fonthill Hydro Commission for 17 Years and he was an active member of the Fonthill United Church for 55 years. As well, he was a member of the Advisory Board of the CNIB of St. Catharines, Welland Curling Club and Secretary/Treasurer of the
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Garden City Hunt Club for 25 years. “He was a great person to have in this line of work,” Tina Moessner of James L. Pedlar Funeral Home said. “He knew so many people by their first name after meeting them only once. Not too many people can say they have that trait on top of being filled with compassion for others.” On top of the community involvement, he was also a compassionate family man. He’d been married to his wife Betty for the past 64 years. He was also father to Darlene Lepp (Bob), Greg (Jean) and Brenda Neilson (John). Despite his death, his legacy in business and his countless hours spent growing the town will fondly be remembered. “So many people know this building as the Dixon Funeral Home, so I don’t even bother correcting them,” Moessner said. “He had that big of an impact in the community that his name will continue to live on in the long history of this town.” Dixon passed away on Aug. 23. He was 89-years-old at the time of his death.
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