Obituary
Please share a memory of William to include in a keepsake book for family and friends.
DIXON, William "Bill" – Age 91, Hazel Hill, Guysborough Co., passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish, Nova Scotia with family by his side. Born in Fox Island, Guysborough Co., he was the son of the late Frank and Mabel (Rhynold) Dixon. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Berkley and Frank, sister, Elizabeth (Liz), half brother, Emmitt and his first wife, Shirley Carter.
Over the years, Bill worked at numerous jobs including the Canso Fish Plant and also as a truck driver for Abe Lewis. He worked on the tugboat "Foundation Vera" out of Halifax and also the "Fair Morse" from Canso to Mulgrave. He worked as a cleaner at the Canso Post Office and for 25 years at the Public Water Utility until his retirement. He loved to drive the boys to ball and hockey games. He loved watching wrestling and enjoyed antique cars. He always loved his trips to Newfoundland with Cora.
He is survived by his loving partner of 41 years, Cora Pollard; daughters, Julie (Harold), Canso; Connie (Duncan), Port Felix; Jean, Antigonish; brother, Shipley (Sandra), Canso; sister, Alice, Canso; stepdaughters, Tina (Doug), Hamilton, ON; Tracy (Craig), Cambridge, N.S.; Tonya (John), Ottawa, ON; grandchildren, Chrissy, Keith, Coady, Benjamin, Robert, Jodi and Amanda; step grandchildren, Kailey, Jade, Sierra and Jessie; 14 great-grandchildren and 14 nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday in St. Paul’s United Church, Canso and from where funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday with Rev. Heather Manuel officiating. Burial will follow at Fourth Hill Cemetery, Canso. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s United Church. Arrangements are under the care of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com
Visitation Information Visitation
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Visitation Time
4-8 p.m.
Visitation Location
St. Paul's United Church, Canso
Service Information Service Date
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Service Time
11 a.m.
Service Location
St. Paul's United Church, Canso
Burial Information Burial Date
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Burial Time
Following funeral service
Burial Location
Fourth Hill Cemetery, Canso
Read More
A Memorial Tree was planted for William
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Dennis Haverstock Funeral Homes
Services for William Dixon
Plant a tree in memory of William
Events