Unexpectedly at LHSC – University Hospital on Thursday, December 12, 2019 of Hensall, formerly of Stratford at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Bev (Herbert) (Sims) Dixon for over 36 years. Proud dad of Paul Daniel Dixon of Toronto, Rebecca Louise Dixon (Jim Beal) of the Peterborough area, and step-dad of Rod Herbert (Brenda) of Sebringville, and Nancy Griffith (Bruce Cook) of Toronto. Adored grandpa of Scott, Samantha, and Ilija. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Christine Martin (Ken) of Ascot, England, Jill Dixon (Jerry Morley) of Sleaford, England, and John Sims (Linda) of Mississauga. Uncle of Oliver, Rhian, and Amy and great-uncle of Rose and Lily.
Respecting Neil’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or service. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220).
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Bob Simpson
Dear Bev & Family
Returning home from Kingston 12/30, coming down the road ….I thought I better drop in on Neil and Bev, but thought better to stop in the New Year.
My sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time. We’ve enjoyed visits with the Dixons over the short time we have know them. Neil was a kind and friendly gentleman and enjoyed the farm location and making improvements to the farmstead.
Our sympathy, Bob and Joanne Simpson
ps- Please call on us anytime Bev, we’re just down the road.
Christine Martin
To the one and only my dearest brother Neil.
We love and we sadly miss you.
All my life you made me feel safe and protected, you were a great brother to grow up with.
Thank you Bev, Becca and Paul, for your love and steadfast support in Neil’s valiant fight. My thoughts are with you.
I shall be looking up into the night skies to see a new bright star.
Rest in peace my love.
Till we meet again.
You are in our hearts.
Love always Tina and Ken
Jill McPhail
Farewell big brother. To me you’ll always be the one that played chase with me in the garden, took me apple scrumping (shhhh) and for wild drives down Seven Hills Road. What brilliant fun! How fortunate to have a brother like that. How sad to have lost you so soon; too soon I’ll miss you as will Rhian and Amy and Jerry. Our thoughts and love are with Bev, Becky and Paul and your many family members and friends who will be missing you too.
Brian, Pauline and family
Our sincere condolences to Bev and all of Neil’s extended family in Canada and in England.
Although we had not seen Neil for a while, we always looked forward to Bev and Neil’s visits to us in Dorset over the years, where we shared many a laugh and stories of our family’s history growing up as children in Slough .
We will always remember my cousin Neil for his smile, laugh and good humor.
Were it not for the miles between us, we would have liked to have attended the Celebration of his Life at some future date, but please know, that our thoughts and prayers will be with you at that time.
Love
Brian, Pauline, Kimberly and Debbie