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Janet (Payne) Philpott posted a condolence
Thursday, October 5, 2023
To Mrs. Dixon & family, so sorry to hear about Mr. Dixon’s passing. He was a wonderful, kind and influential man. I consider myself lucky to have had him as a role model growing up.
Take care
Janet
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Ian Buckingham posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Robert and family , so sorry to hear of dads passing , my condolences. Thoughts and prayers to you .
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Beverly Shelley posted a condolence
Monday, October 2, 2023
Zelda and family, so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. You were both so welcoming and helpful when I first moved to Baie Verte, and a very integral part of the community. Sincere condolences to you all.
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Kim Gaslard posted a condolence
Monday, October 2, 2023
Mrs. Dixon & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Mr. Dixon’s passing. He was a very kind, gentle man whom with we’ve spent a number of years at the hockey arenas watching and cheering on James’ and our son Jordan’s hockey games. We send our deepest condolences to you all. Do to illness, I was unable to come pay our respect in person but please know our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kim & Dennis Gaslard
CBS, NL
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Bob Aylward ,Kilbride posted a condolence
Monday, October 2, 2023
So very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My condolenses to all his familly
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Myra Banks Swyers posted a condolence
Sunday, October 1, 2023
So sorry hear of Mr. Dixon’s passing. Sending condolences to the family
Myra
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Gus and Mabel Banks posted a condolence
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Sending our deepest condolences to Zelda and family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Treasure the memories❤️
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Tonya Burton Asti posted a condolence
Sunday, October 1, 2023
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Dixon. He was an amazing man! It will be forever ingrained in my head "Eyes open, ears open, think"
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
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Sandy Smallwood posted a condolence
Sunday, October 1, 2023
So saddened to hear of Mr.Dixons passing. So many memories of him whine he was principal! Times like how he would help leading singing the Christmas carols, the time he let me off when caught throwing snowballs! I believe he really enjoyed his profession! Will be fondly remembered always!
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Kim Hurley & Andy Norman posted a condolence
Sunday, October 1, 2023
We were so saddened to hear of Mr Dixon’s passing. He was a staple in Andy’s school years, with many many fond memories. Then he became a part of our extended family, whom we admired and loved. Dylan you are so lucky to have such a wonderful man, Gramps, in your life. Sending lots of love. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Andy Grainger posted a condolence
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Mrs. Dixon, Bob and family
So sorry to hear of Mr. Dixon’s passing. I remember you and Mr. Dixon as always having time to spend with mom when she visited Newfoundland. He was a great principal, person, and leader in the community. Remember the good times and memories during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers be with you.
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Cindy Hurley posted a condolence
Sunday, October 1, 2023
I was very saddened to hear of Mr. Dixon's passing. He was a man of great achievements, a constant in politics, and was always ready to lend a helping hand or volunteer for a function. He gave easily and was admired by all who were lucky enough to be in his presence, especially his grandkids who loved him dearly. He had a phenomenal personality and was a pillar in the town of Baie Verte for many years. I feel blessed and honored to have known him for many years. Rest in Peace.
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Craig Norman posted a condolence
Sunday, October 1, 2023
I have many fond memories. A man who left his impression. So sorry for your loss.
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Maurice Glavine posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
It was with great sadness to receive today’s news about Bill. Marie and I will remember his great intelligence, his wonderful wit, his diplomatic manner and his kind heart !
Our sincere condolences and best wishes for Zelda and family.
Maurice &Marie
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Angela Pomeroy posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
So sad to hear of Mr Dixons passing. My deepest condolences to all of the family. I have many wonderful memories of Mr Dixon, from Principle of Elementary school to Mayor of our town and his many visits back to the town hall for a visit and chat even after he moved away always encouraging and always a smile. Thinking of all of the family.
Angela ( Woolridge) Pomeroy
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Quinton "Quack" Andrews posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Sorry to hear of Mr Dixon's passing. I have a lot of fond memories of him from my childhood. He was the first school principal that I had. I'll never forget one of his old sayings from gym class, "eyes open, ears open, think". Condolences to the family
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Roger & Rosemary Richards posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Dear Zelda and Family. Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Bill. We loved our coffee times together with you both. He was such a warm and comical person that you would love to be around. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
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Barry & Jean Rowe posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Mrs. Dixon & Bob:
So sorry to hear of Mr. Dixon's passing. He was a wonderful person who positively impacted the lives of so many of us that grew up in Baie Verte.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cherish those wonderful memories!
Barry & Jean Rowe
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
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Barbara Shears posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
I’m so sorry for your loss. When I think of my childhood school memories, he always comes to mind. He was the sweetest principal I’ve ever had.
Thinking of you and your family all at this time.
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Ron Shelley posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
My deepest condolences to his wife and family. We all knew him as “ Smiling Bill”. He always made me feel so comfortable around him. I will always remember him. RIP Bill.
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Deborah Hynes posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
My dear Zelda and family~
I was saddened to hear about Bill's passing. It was a pleasure to have known him during his time as a director with Baie Verte Mines Inc. and later, as a frequent visitor to the Telecentre along with his beautiful wife Zelda. He was loved and respected by all who had the pleasure to have known him. A true gentleman. May your happy memories bring peace and comfort. Praying for you during this difficult time. God bless you all.
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Donna Pollard posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Grateful for his guidance and patience during my years working with him.
I always chuckle when I see jelly beans: he often had some in his pocket but never ate one before he blew the dust off!
Another great memory is his cherry-wood smoked salmon that he prepared himself and brought to school to share with the staff.
May God uphold you with his right arm of righteousness throughout this difficult time.
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Trudy Parsons Downey posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
I’m so sad to hear this. I have so many wonderful memories of elementary school, and he was a big part of that.
My favourite memories always include a hallway sing along. How excited would we be to see the piano being wheeled out to the hall. To watch Mr. Dixon sing Frosty the Snowman, the way he conducted us during the pa rump pa pum pum part to sing quieter and quieter until until we couldn’t hear anything. To keep that many children quiet, shows how well he was respected.
I loved how every assembly ended with the best advice you could give to young children. Eyes open. Ears open. Think!
Mrs Dixon, you have my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband.
I hope your memories bring you peace.
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Terry & Marion (Norman) Ford posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Mrs. Dixon and family, we are so sorry to hear of Mr. Dixon’s passing. I (Marion) had the privilege of working with him while I was employed with the town in Baie Verte. There was always a smile on his face when he walked through the door for council meetings. I think his first thing to do would be to look to see what sweets had been picked up to go with his coffee. My one memory that I have never forgotten are the school assemblies where he would say “ What side of the road are you supposed to walk on.” All of the students would reply “left sir”. His next question would be “Is it the left side?” We would all respond “right sir”. He was a great teacher, mayor and citizen who influenced many people in Baie Verte. May he rest in peace.
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Madeline and Rendell House posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Sending our condolences to Mrs Dixon and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP Mr. Dixon.
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Mike Grainger and family posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Sending our condolences to Mrs. Dixon, Bob and all the family. Mr. Dixon was a pillar of the community and a role model for many of us who knew him.
May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Our sincere condolences,
Mike and family
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Jo-Ann Decker posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Brian and I have fond memories of Mr Dixon!
To obtaining ‘the keys to the gym’, playing air hockey with Bob and rides to hockey practice.
We were honoured to have both Mr and Mrs Dixon attend our wedding.
We are so sorry for the sorrow his passing causes and grateful for all the memories of him and Baie Verte.
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Coretta Stacey posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I never had the pleasure of having him for a principle but I did have the pleasure of interviewing/chatting with him during time as mayor/member of the town council in Baie Verte. He was a fine gentleman who had the interests of the town, and its people, at heart. He certainly left his mark here after he left. I was delighted last year when I saw him and Zelda while I was in SJ and I was able to have another conversation with him. My condolences to the family.
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The Chaisson Family posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
A great man and a strong masculine figure growing up for Blaine, Renee and myself ( Vanesa). throughout our years at school. We have never forgotten both him and his wonderful wife. So sorry for your great loss.
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Cindy Crocker posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
To Zelda and the Dixon family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have fond memories of Bill (my dad’s 1st cousin) at a few family gatherings and visits to the house. Bill’s humour, storytelling and intellectual perspective were always enjoyed and appreciated.
May you find comfort in your memories, Godspeed.
Cindy Crocker and family
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Allan & Jessie Cramm posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Zelda and Bob,
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.. he left his mark on the students he taught, the community he lived in and the indeed the entire province.
We are thinking about you and hope you can find comfort in knowing he was such a well respected person.
Allan & Jessie Cramm
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Bart and Nicki Philpott posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Zelda,Bob,and Dylan,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Bill ‘s passing.We hope he’s reunited with Peggy and they are both at peace.
God Bless’
Bart and Nicki
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Barbara and Colin Forward posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Zelda and Bob. We were so saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a true gentleman and a great leader. He hired Barb in her first permanent teaching job shortly after we moved to Baie Verte. Zelda, you and Bill were wonderful mentors and friends. We will miss him dearly.
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David Philpott posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
He was a remarkable man. Always a smile, always focused and incredibly gentle and kind. He taught us all about citizenship, engagement, compassion and respectability. He had an impact. A huge loss.
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Paul and Barbara Hennebury posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Zelda and family,
We were saddened to hear of Bill's passing and we extend our condolences to you and your family. During our time teaching in Baie Verte we remember Bill as having a positive impact on the community both as an educator and a municipal leader. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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Susan posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Zelda and family, our sincere condolences to you all.
John and Susan Goobie.
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Greg and Mary Terry posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Our condolences to all the family. May Bill rest in peace.
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Bess Burton posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cherish your memories.
Bess Burton
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Tony Andrews posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
As a young boy growing up in Baie Verte and Bill being my principal I looked at Bill as a giant. When I misbehaved Bill would call me in his office and tower over me and lay the law down
but he was always firm but fair. I had much respect for him and I have lots of good memories of Bill and those will always remain with me. RIP Bill and to his wife Zelda, who was my favorite teacher of all, you are in my thoughts and prayers and I am so sorry for your loss.
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Spencer wheeler posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
I remember Mr Dixon quite well. Very nice man, leader and principle. Condolences to the entire family. I still use his famous quote on a regular basis - the one he would tell his gym class before playing ball. Eyes open, ears open and THINK.
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Lynn Crocker posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Sincere condolences to you and your family. So sad to hear. So many fond memories of him in Baie Verte.
Lynn (Burton) Crocker
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Connie Winter posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Zelda and Family , Clar and Janet,
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Connie
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Jennifer Rideout posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I have many fond memories of him coming in to get his hair cut at The Hair Spa. He always had a story about his travels, dearly loved & so proud of his family. Wishing you all easier days ahead ❤️
Jennifer Rideout
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Marilyn Parsons posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
My sincerest condolences. Mr. Dixon had made a great impact on so many students as principal and msyor in the Town of Baie Verte.
I will always remember our assemblies, the songs at Christmas gathered in the hall, th sports we played, which he taught so patiently and of course the slogan, " Eyes open, Ears open Think!"
May the memories of him and the peace of God bring comfort to the family at this time.
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Chris Grainger posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
I have many memories of growing up in Baie Verte and Mr. Dixon as the principal of our elementary school. Years later, I recall sharing time with him and Zelda as I entered my "adult" years. To Zelda and Bob and all the rest of the family, I extend my heartfelt condolences. I hope the memories you have will bring you comfort.
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Gus and Minnie Roberts posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Zelda and family.. we are deeply saddened to hear of Bills passing.. he was a great mentor and friend to so many during your years in Baie Verte… we will always remember those good times together… thinking of you and your family at this sad time… take care…Minnie and Gus
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Sharon Whalen-Reeves posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Zelda and family,
My sincerest condolences on Mr. Dixon’s passing. I have such fond memories of you both from my days as a reporter in Baie Verte. My thoughts are with you.
Sharon
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Eileen Batten posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
So sorry to hear off mr Dixon's passing my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this sad time it was a pleasure to have known him
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Sylvia Woodworth Saunders posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Saddened to hear of Mr. Dixon’s passing. He will be forever remembered as he was a big part of the lives of so many children. He was my elementary principal and was a great role model for us kids. He was firm yet caring and although we did not want to end up in his office; when we did, he treated everyone fairly. I remember him leading the school choir and even us, who were not great singers, participated. I still sing the songs he taught us, like Michael Finnegan and Kookaburra.
I send my condolences to his family and hope you can find some comfort in the fact that he left such a legacy of positive influence with so many of us. He helped shape so many young lives as a teacher, a principal and town mayor. My thoughts and prayers will be with you at this difficult time.
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Milly Brown posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Mr. Dixon is such a large figure in my early life that it is difficult to imagine him not in the world. As principal of R.T. Harvey during my journey through it, he was revered by students. In fact, I think of him many times a week, hearing his voice, as I walk in a parking lot (“Never walk between parked cars.”) or on the street (“Walk on the left hand side of the road, facing traffic.”). He got us to repeat these safety rules regularly. To the beautiful Mrs Dixon and the whole family, I extend heartfelt condolences on your loss.
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Fern Downey posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Mrs. Dixon, Bob & families my sincere condolences on the passing of Mr Dixon. He was a beautiful human & I remember him fondly from my school days & I while doing a course at the College I actually did my "on the job training" with him for a few weeks at RT Harvey.
Remember your precious memories & they will sustain you during this very difficult time. God Bless
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Kelli Sullivan posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Zelda and family - I’m so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. Dad thought so highly of Bill and talked of him often. May your memories provide you with some comfort during this difficult time.
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Chad Coish posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Condolences to the family of a very special man. Mr Dickson was a very special part of my life. He was my Principal and would pull me out of class to play checkers, which he couldn’t beat me in. Every time I beat him at checkers, he would give me time in the gym. Growing up he would give me the key to the gym and trust me. He’s a man I’ll never forget, lots of great memories. Rest In Peace. Chad Coish (Alberta).
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Judy/Don Loveman posted a condolence
Friday, September 29, 2023
Zelda,Bob,Peggy’s husband and families,Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your loved ones this past year. I pray you find comfort and peace in God. Hold close the many wonderful memories you have with them and continue to make more wonderful memories with each other. May God bless you with health and strength in the days ahead.
Don and Judy Loveman
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Gerald and Janice Acreman posted a condolence
Friday, September 29, 2023
Mrs. Dixon. Sincere condolences from Gerald and I. We both have a lot of great memories of Mr Dixon. Thoughts and prayers. ❤️
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John Whalen posted a condolence
Friday, September 29, 2023
We're so very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Dixon. He was a fine fellow. Please know his family is in our thoughts.
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Laurie Morris Walker posted a condolence
Friday, September 29, 2023
My deepest condolences to Mrs. Dixon and the entire family. I have many fond memories of Mr. Dixon during my school years. May your precious memories bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead. Rest in peace Mr. Dixon.
Laurie Morris Walker, Baie Verte, NL
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